Archive for October, 2007
Basic Black- much more than the basics!
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Ok, I have a new love!
My wedding anniversary is this weekend…it’s not anything like that!
It’s the Cathie Black-President of Hearst Magazine’s-new book…Basic Black-The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in life).
You have got to get it! I bought it Friday night after briefly seeing [...]
Fly Jennifer…Fly!!!
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“It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” \
-Harvey S. Firestone
Jennifer has been promoted…and noone is prouder than yours truly!
I am not a parent…at least not yet…but a very smart man recently told me I was in fact in a parenting role. I am biased-but truly believe I [...]
It’s the driver…get behind the wheel
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I got some positive feedback on my “Tude” posting today from a few co-workers. I thought I would follow up with another great quote on attitude. It really is the driver in all we do. Check this one out.
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when [...]
You tell me and let’s analyze together!!!
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I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. -anonymous
How would you handle? Here are my answers…I want your feedback. What does this mean?
A rainy day…My [...]
Cut the “tude”
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Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. ~Winston Churchill
This is going to be a short post because it’s very simple…if you have the right attitude everything can go very right…the wrong attitude and it can go very wrong.
It amazes me how many talented people [...]
Listening with your ears…not your mouth!
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OK, imagine me standing up in a meeting.
I’m Maryann and I struggle to listen.
There, my dirty secret…I love to socialize and talk. Although, being a Gemini I also like alone time and being in quiet situations. Regardless, I have heard from just about every teacher and every [...]
Is time on your side?
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Time is your most precious resource; make every minute count.
–Brian Tracy
If we only had more time!!! And minutes!!! 24 hours in a day doesn’t suffice…who can fit it all in??? I certainly can’t and struggle with balancing it all. My To Do list grows and grows daily. [...]
Happy Late Boss’s Day!
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“Leadership is not wielding authority-it’s empowering people.” -
Becky Brodin
I know you’ve said this…”If I were boss…things would be different!!!” If you haven’t said it (yeah, right) have you ever heard anyone say this under their breath?
What these people don’t understand is being a boss isn’t about “bossing” everyone around…instead it’s [...]
What Kind of leader are you???
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You have to take this similar leader test…it’s awesome! Let me know what your results were. I was Bill Clinton!
Take the Blue-blockers off!!!
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Ever been driving down the road behind someone who is driving too slow, oblivious to their surroundings or with their blinker on? I get frustrated (I am a good driver-just a bad parker) and always think of the saying someone back in NY used to always say…”Take the Blue-blockers [...]
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