Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Nelson and I watched a show on Netflix called “Happy.” One particular segment of this show caught my attention. The narrator explained there’s a curious (and horrible) thing happening in Japan. It’s called Karoshi and it’s today’s “k.” Karoshi is a Japanese word that means “death by overwork.” It’s become such […]
“J” is all about Judgment
There’s a thing that happens about 70 percent of the time when I meet someone new (a potential client, during a networking event when they learn what I do, etc.) The person inevitably says something like: “I cleaned up my office since I knew you were coming. I didn’t want to feel embarrassed when you […]
“H” is for Get Me Some Help!
Last week I had a very long coffee chat with a fabulous woman named Sarah. She’s young (or at least looks young), ambitious, and is the holder of a secret. A couple of years ago, she started a business based on a need she saw. As the business grew, life got busier. The potential for […]
“G” is for GO
In the past few days, I’ve had two different people reach out to me. Both of them were asking for advice on starting their own businesses. My reply to them? “Go for it.” Life, technology, and business are changing rapidly. It is my sincere belief that being an entrepreneur (or an intra-preneur in a large […]
“F” is for FREEDOM
Today’s note is short and sweet. “F” is for freedom. And I want to know what it means for you! To me, freedom is about choosing to start my week quietly with reading and writing. One of my newer clients tells her subcontractors, “I don’t care when you get your work done as long as […]
“E” is for Energy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness
I’m roaring right into my busy season. There’s something about the fall and winter that compels people to call me. They are out of energy, desperate for more time, and feeling overwhelmed. Sound familiar? Today’s note is all about “E” – and I couldn’t decide on just one thing. So, let’s focus on efficiency, effectiveness, […]