This month, which also happens to mark National Hispanic Heritage Month, our Owner Spotlight is on Pablo Prahl and Jennifer Herrera. Pablo and Jennifer both are originally from Guatemala City in Central America. They have been married for 19 years, with their 20 year anniversary coming up next February. We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the… Read More
Category: Leadership
Now that the Halloween festivities are over, I’m welcoming the month of November with open arms and a thankful spirit. I’m thankful for discounted Halloween candy, good health, my nurturing friends and family and Thanksgiving being right around the corner—bring on the helpings of mashed potatoes! As we head into the holidays and the end… Read More
When it comes to motivation, we are all “leaky buckets.” We have all had the experience of hearing an awesome motivational speaker who inspires us to commit to change and get ready to take our success to the next level. However, we have also all experienced that motivation and commitment dissipate within a few weeks.… Read More
“Emotional Intelligence: The ability to understand the way people feel and react and to use this skill to make good judgements and to avoid or solve problems.” The Cambridge Dictionary What is Emotional Intelligence? The concept of emotional intelligence (EI) started gaining ground in 1995 with a book called Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter… Read More
No matter where you are in this business, how much you have accomplished or what level of success you have achieved, there is always a next level. Many of you reading this may have the mental scars and bruises to show for your hard work. For some, those scars and bruises may be piling up… Read More
Most of my articles for “Million Dollar Mindset” are about creating financial wealth. But having just attended the funeral and celebration of life for a good friend of mine, and a good friend to the entire industry, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the wealth that really matters. It seems to me that… Read More
Do you sometimes hesitate to ask for what you want? The truth is we all do. We hesitate to ask for the appointment. We hesitate to ask for the order. We hesitate to ask for referrals. We hesitate out of a fear of “loss.” A fear of hearing “no.” Here’s a bit of wisdom a… Read More
Turn Possibilities into Realities by Re-Committing to 2X18
Now that we are past the first quarter or the year, when those distant memories now known as New Year’s Resolutions have been put to rest by reality, those that truly want to blossom should take the time to take a hard, honest look in the mirror and realize that there will never be a… Read More
Communicate Corporate Social Responsibility Values to Enhance Business
As a business owner or consultant it’s important to have a positive and favorable reputation inside the office and in the community. Taking a lead in corporate responsibility and communicating those efforts can enhance your business presence and show your contributions are making a difference. Companies vary in size; however those rated as the most… Read More