Today is the last post in my ‘2015 Success Now’ series. I feel sad. When I started this series I had no idea what December would hold for my family. Absolutely no idea. If I had known I would have never started this series. But, I am so glad I didn’t know because while I […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #29 – Seek and You Shall Find
Sit back in your chair and think back to a day when you were working with the absolute perfect client. Did the time fly by? Was the experience a total joy?! Think about that person. What was their age, where did they live, what type of industry are they in, what was their title, and then think […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #28 – Specialize and be Remembered
I’ve had the honor of speaking many times at the National Association of Professional Organizers national conventions. At one of my sessions I had the audience stand and asked those to sit who did not feel they were an expert at what they did. Almost 75% of the room sat down. This was heartbreaking. I […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #27 – Stand Up
Stand up, please, with a pen and paper. Ok, where you are standing is Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. Now, walk about 10 steps and stop. You are now at Sunday, Dec.28, 2015. Turn and look back to your original spot. You are looking back at the past year (12-28-14 to 12-28-15) and it was an […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #26 – Simplify the Search
I’m curious if your ‘to file’ pile may be as high as your filing cabinet! Did you know that 80% of what you file you never look at again? We keep way too much paper. When you have a good filing system set up life at work and home gets so much better. I’m not […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #25 – Surprise Someone
I want you to do something really fun today! Look through your list of past clients and pick 3. Pick 3 that you loved working with and for whatever reason your time with them has ended. Now, pick up the phone (no, not an e-mail) and call them. This is not a sales call. You […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #24 – Shape Your Year
I love seeing my year at a glance. On the wall by my desk is a year “At-A-Glance” wall calendar. This is where I write in my speaking engagements, my own workshops and teleclasses, and my time off. Time off? For years that was not in my vocabulary. It’s still a new term for me. But, […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #23 -Save Your Worries
Do you know your computer will crash at some point? It’s not if; it’s when. This can cause a lot of worry. Unnecessary worry. If you don’t have a backup system in place please stop what you are doing right now and take care of it.My online suggestion is online suggestion is Carbonite. Very easy to set up. You […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #22 – Share to Show You Care
Right before my dad went into hospice we took our granddaughter, Addilynn, to visit him. Addi walked right up to her great grandpa, gave him a big hug, and then started sharing her heart stickers. My dad told housekeeping to never take them off. Sharing is a beautiful thing. Today I want you to share: […]
Read More2015 Success Now: Action Step #21 – Set Your Sights
I’ve been in Denver taking care of our daughter, Emily, who has had emergency surgeries and facing a long recovery. This is very difficult. But, when I see the mountains a sense of peace comes over me. I look at the mountains and I’m reminded of the greatness of God. I sent this picture to […]
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