Rigor is not a commonly used word nowadays. In this context, I mean diligence, precision, accuracy and meticulousness. The rigor I'm referring to means you are focusing on changing a behavior for the better. Typically starting or stopping a habit. Rigor takes extreme...
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Webinar recording available
If you missed the live session, I invite you to watch the recording of my webinar, "Effectively Growing Your Key Talent: Are You Sunlight and Water or Just Manure?" http://bit.ly/wf3wK4
PayPal paragon of service
I was having difficulty with one of my three PayPal accounts and couldn't find the solution online. I clicked on the "contact" button and found their telephone number -- always a relief to have the option to talk to a live person. I dialed, and it was my lucky day! I...
Get early-bird price on Thought Leadership Symposium for Women
I am co-facilitating the Thought Leadership Symposium for Women with my colleague and symposium founder, Roberta Guise. This 2½ day immersion experience is for women who want to change the way people think, and who won’t rest until they succeed. It includes 12-month...
8 Lessons Learned from a Bali Girls Home
It's trite to say that you better appreciate what you have when you see others who have less. It's hackneyed to say you've received more than you gave when you give to those who have less than you. It's condescending to believe that those who have fewer...
Article in Shanghai Railway
I just had an article published in Shanghai Railway. I'm excited, except I have no idea what it says as it's in Chinese! There is a picture of me on the 2-page spread, which was the only way I could pick out my piece in the magazine. It's read by 9,000,000 people each...
Would you help me win $700 for Bali girls’ orphanage?
I have entered a blogging contest to win $700 toward a global charity of my choice. If I win, the money will go to Widhya Asih Orphanage #4 through Together We Can Change the World and Give2Asia. Deadline is Friday, Dec. 16. There is no cost to you other than about 4...
Against stereotype
No one likes to be stereotyped, yet nearly all of us do it. When you think of a typical fast-food worker, do you think of someone enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly? If you worked in "quick service" (as the industry refers to itself) or have a loved one who did/does,...
Wells Fargo’s odd process
Every so often I scratch my head at a large business' practices. Today I did so about Wells Fargo's credit card activation process. I dutifully called the activation number on the new credit card. After entering the 16-digit number, the recorded voice said they...