College Students’ Brain Colors
Last week, I was gathering research for my new book. I called the owner of Read Between the Lynes Bookstore, a phenomenal independent bookseller, in Woodstock, Illinois for her assistance. As always, I was most grateful when she offered her “Blue Brain insight “ and “Green Brain knowledge.” During the conversation, she told me about her daughter, a freshman in…
Read moreInfluential Blogger
Yesterday, I was catching up emails from my gmail account and to my surprise and delight I had a google alert from Janette Toral, who lives in the Philippines. Janette is the author of the Influencialblogger.net, a reflective thinking blog recording lessons learned from insightful and creative authors, leaders, books, blogs, and events. Listed in on of her…
Read moreCustomer Appreciation
This business adage was marked 11/17/67. I found discovered it when I was reading through my collection of newsletters from my father’s business. With the economic crisis that we are experiencing, I thought this description of a customer was appropriate today as it was in 1967. Business owners are looking for “new” ways to serve and maintain their customers.…
Read moreDiabetes Self-Mangement Program
Last week, I was planning a What Color Is Your Brain? Lunch and Learn Program at Good Shepard Hospital.While speaking with the meeting planner, Rosie Jerentina RN BSNc, I asked her why the hospital does not have a diabetes clinic. Rosie told me the hospital does not have dedicated clinic within the hospital. However, they do…
Read moreKeep Your Spirits Up
This morning, the Chicago Tribune featured article entitled Desperate acts in despairing times. It brought to mind another favorite inspirational “Blue Brain” poem, which has brought me and my family comfort during challenging times and helped us to keep our spirits up.Keep on Keepin’ OnIf the day seems kinder gloomyAnd your chances kinder slim,If the situation’s puzzlin’If perplexities…
Read moreLaundry Basket Solution
Each issue of Real Simple Magazine features a “Solutions” section, where the reader can learn about “double duty household items” and creative uses for an “original product” followed by the “Aha! Uses” and finally, the “Reward.” The following is my daughter-in-law, Kelly’s “Creative Blue/Green Brain” Solution for a Double Duty laundry basket! Aha! Use…“Reward!” A sweet slumbering baby in his “Laundry…
Read moreWise Words At Work
Today, my “Yellow Brain” was geared up to organize, clean-up and clear out old files. While, sorting through a banker’s box I discovered 12 Bits and Pieces booklets…”A monthly mixture of horse sense and common sense about working with people.”My booklets were published in 1993 and 1994. I check online, called the toll free number, but, sadly, it apprears that the…
Read moreHeart Attraction
When we look at others we often question… “What do they see in each other?”The following Brain Color and personality traits and talents (in Brain Color Code side bar) will help you understand their “Heart Attraction.”Yellow Brainers Are Attracted To: Yellow Brainers who respect their rules.Orange Brainers who contribute adventure to their routine. Blue Brainers who cooperate…
Read moreA Quilt & Customer Service
Today, my “Yellow Brain” planned a visit to Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Superstore in Vernon Hills to purchase a children’s printed quilt square to embroider with our grandson, Jonah’s birthday, weight, length and time of birth. I was delighted when I found the perfect quilt square with a darling jungle print, which I could embroider in English and Portuguese, as I had…
Read moreAn Encouraging Poem
So much of what we read and hear to day is discouraging. I want to share one of my favorite poems, which never fails to inspire me. I hope is encourages you!IT COULDN’T BE DONE by Edgar A Guest Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied,That “maybe it couldn’t,” but…
Read moreBlogging Brain Colors
This morning I attended a “Blogging 101” class. It was offered to our WIN membership at the Ela Township Library, thanks to Terri Myer, the Library Program Director and our WIN Treasurer. Matt Womack, Head of Technical Services, generously offered his time to teach an evening and morning class to our membership.The purpose of the classes was to offer our membership instructions and…
Read moreSpirit of American Teamwork
President Obama’s comments last night, brought to mind this poster, which hung in the company cafateria at my father’s laboratory instrument business for over 30 years. Each one of us can show the Spirit of American Teamwork !Sheila N. Glazov, Author and Personality Type Expert who offers workshop, keynote and training programs.Please, visit my website to learn more about…
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