4 Ways to Recognize and Deal with People’s Difficult “Shadowed” Behavior and Personality.
We all have experienced difficult people professionally and personally. Recently, I experienced a difficult person who I thought of as a Meevillian. Meevillain is the Princess of the Forest of Fear in my Princess Shayna’s Invisible Visible Gift, which is the children’s fairy tale version of What Color Is Your Brain?®. Meevillain is the “shadowed” side…
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Gratitude and Remembrance for D-Day and the Battle of Midway
Today, marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1944. June 4th marked the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway on May 4, 1942. Both events mark turning points in World War II and the battles for freedom in the European and Pacific theaters of war. This morning, the Daily Herald newspaper featured…
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Word Wednesday – “Borborygmus”
“Borborygmus” is my word for #WordWednesday. Noun: A rumbling, gurgling, or squeaking noise from the abdomen caused by gas Usage: When I hear “Borborygmus” it’s time for a snack! Pronunciation: http://tiny.cc/vetu7y – bôrbəˈriɡməs Has “Borborygmus” ever made you fell self-conscious? My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com. Remember: 10% of royalties from the sale of No…
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6 Ways Your Character Can Contribute to Your Success?
This week’s business advice relates to your character, which describes your attributes and abilities, not a fictional individual, and success your achieve. The wisdom comes from Chapter 5: No Bunk Achieving & Maintaining Success Truths is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach…
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Brain Color Tips to Handle Your Money and Build Relationships!
The month of May was filled with planning, preparing, and presenting What Color Is Your Brain?® Programs. The first program was for the patrons of the Wauconda Area Library, in Wauconda, Illinois. It was a pleasure working librarian Amy Saccca. 88 people were registered and we had a full room of people eager to discover…
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Word Wednesday – “Afflatus”
“Afflatus” is my word for #WordWednesday Noun: Rush of divine or creative impulse or poetic inspiration Usage: She had a sudden “Afflatus” about the title for her new book. Pronunciation: http://tiny.cc/kash7y – əˈflādəs Have you recently experienced an “Afflatus” in your life? My family business memoir, No Bunk, Just BS (Business Sense) is available on Amazon.com. Remember: 10% of royalties from…
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Discover a Secret to Keep Your Customers Happy!
This week’s Customer Service advice is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach You!. I Am Your Customer is the No Bunk Truth #3: Customers need an incentive to continue a relationship with you in Chapter 4 – No Bunk Customer Service and…
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The Mystery of An Employee’s Gratitude
Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, having the ability to show appreciation, and to return kindness. The following story is from my family business memoir, No Bunk Just BS (Business Sense) Timely and Timeless Truths Business School Cannot Teach You! in Chapter 3: No Bunk Employee & Teamwork Truths. No Bunk Back Story: Gratitude at…
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Watch My WGN TV Interview Video for A Happy Mother’s Day Celebration!
Are you thrilled or traumatized when someone remarks, “Oh, you are just like your mother.”? Does the bond between you and your mother create comfort or chaos in your life? Is being your “Mother’s Mini Me” a blessing or a curse? The answers to these questions are simple once you understand my Brain Color theory.…
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Word Wednesday – “Preantepenultimate”
“Preantepenultimate” is my word for #WordWednesday Adjective: Three before the end; fourth to last. Usage: Sylvia was disappointed being the “Preantepenultimate” person in line for the movie. Do you get upset when you are the “Preantepenultimate” person in a long line? http://tiny.cc/ebke6y – pronunciation – prē’ăn’tĭpĭnŭlʹtĭmət Think of different ways you can avoid being the “Preantepenultimate” person…
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Celebrate National Nurses Week by Acknowledging the Nurses in Your Life!
This week is National Nurses Week. An important time to honor the women and men who care for us and our loved ones. The purpose of this week-long celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and help educate the public about the role nurses play in meeting the healthcare needs individuals and…
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Word Wednesday – “Pernoctate”
It’s Wednesday and time for your WordWednesday post. “Pernoctate” is my word for WordWednesday. Verb: Staying overnight or action of passing through the night at a location. Usage: Where would you like to “Pernoctate” on Valentine’s Day? Pronunciation: pərˈnäkˌtāt Listen to the pronunciation Think about how you can “Pernoctate” for Valentine’s Day! My family business memoir, No…
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