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Does an Apology Help Your Business?
Today I attended a break out session with the topic of apology at a conflict resolution conference. We discussed the importance of apologizing to others and how it is best...
Does an Apology Help Your Business?
Today I attended a break out session with the topic of apology at a conflict resolution conference. We discussed the importance of apologizing to others and how it is best...
Poor Hygiene Can Hurt Your Business
Have you ever gone into an office or business and been distracted by a horrible smell? You don't want to be rude, but you just know that there is something...
Poor Hygiene Can Hurt Your Business
Have you ever gone into an office or business and been distracted by a horrible smell? You don't want to be rude, but you just know that there is something...
Seven Ways to Save Money When Eating in a Resta...
Eating out can be expensive - especially if you are feeding a family. There are a few ways, however, that you can save money so that the bill isn't more...
Seven Ways to Save Money When Eating in a Resta...
Eating out can be expensive - especially if you are feeding a family. There are a few ways, however, that you can save money so that the bill isn't more...
Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
Reasons Why People Do or Don't Want Funerals
Lately there seems to be more of a trend towards not having funerals when individuals die. Some of this stems from the decisions that the person made before death and...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
What Is a Parenting Coordinator?
Many times parents go through a divorce and then have ongoing problems because of their strong emotions, inability to plan together or poor communication skills. They might repeatedly return to...
Tips For Reading People
When you are in business, it is very important that you are able to read people. This applies not only to your customers or clients but also to your staff....
Tips For Reading People
When you are in business, it is very important that you are able to read people. This applies not only to your customers or clients but also to your staff....
Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...
Self-Improvement Means Taking Things One Step A...
So often I hear clients tell me that they can't start something because they might not like it. For example, they explain that they would not apply for a specific...
Customer Service - What Does It Really Mean?
This week I travelled to Calgary Alberta for a Conference that begins tomorrow. While I was eating lunch in the restaurant, I received a telephone call that my uncle had...
Customer Service - What Does It Really Mean?
This week I travelled to Calgary Alberta for a Conference that begins tomorrow. While I was eating lunch in the restaurant, I received a telephone call that my uncle had...
Eighteen Acres
If you are interested in reading a unique novel by an author who has great insight into the setting where she places her fictional characters, I believe you will enjoy...
Eighteen Acres
If you are interested in reading a unique novel by an author who has great insight into the setting where she places her fictional characters, I believe you will enjoy...
Living Without Breaks and Vacation Can Hurt You...
Sometimes business owners become so involved in all the things that need to be done that they ignore the fact that they need daily breaks and regular vacation times. There...
Living Without Breaks and Vacation Can Hurt You...
Sometimes business owners become so involved in all the things that need to be done that they ignore the fact that they need daily breaks and regular vacation times. There...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...
Trick Yourself Into Doing Well
I find that unless I make a deliberate effort to do certain things, they just don’t get done. It is far easier to distract myself and do something that is...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
I'm Not Going to File My Taxes This Year
Well with spring comes that time when governments revive up the computers and open their coffers waiting for you to send in an overview of your financial situation for the...
I'm Not Going to File My Taxes This Year
Well with spring comes that time when governments revive up the computers and open their coffers waiting for you to send in an overview of your financial situation for the...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Three Things You Should Do If Your Teen Runs Aw...
Often clients come to see me in a state of crisis. They are afraid, embarrassed and worried because their teenager has run away from home. More than anything, they are...
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
Why Would Someone Be Looking For You?
I have been curious about recent internet and television ads that suggest you might like to know who is looking for you. Questions run through my mind. Why would anyone...
What Should You Do For Mother's Day?
When I was a child, Mother's Day was a very big deal. We used to go to church wearing artificial carnations that were pinned on our clothing in honour. Red...
What Should You Do For Mother's Day?
When I was a child, Mother's Day was a very big deal. We used to go to church wearing artificial carnations that were pinned on our clothing in honour. Red...
How to Organize All the Paper in Your Personal ...
Last week I had two clients who told me that they have been feeling overwhelmed with all the things that they need to do. They explained that they know there...
How to Organize All the Paper in Your Personal ...
Last week I had two clients who told me that they have been feeling overwhelmed with all the things that they need to do. They explained that they know there...
Life's A Beach
Life's a Beach is one of six books written by Claire Cook. It is also a reminder to me of why this author is quickly rising to the top of...
Life's A Beach
Life's a Beach is one of six books written by Claire Cook. It is also a reminder to me of why this author is quickly rising to the top of...
Control Issues Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes people tend to micro-manage things. They want to be in charge and responsible for every single detail of a situation in order to have control and ensure that things...
Control Issues Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes people tend to micro-manage things. They want to be in charge and responsible for every single detail of a situation in order to have control and ensure that things...
Financial Traps Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes we are surprised when we witness the closing of a business that we had known for decades and therefore expected to be around for many years to come. A...
Financial Traps Can Hurt Your Business
Sometimes we are surprised when we witness the closing of a business that we had known for decades and therefore expected to be around for many years to come. A...