How Patient Are You? Gaining Perspective in Brazil

October 31, 2014

Just returned from a week in Brazil!  I keynoted for over 400 Procurement Officers in Sao Paulo (spoke the beginning and ending in Portuguese, and was simultaneously translated into the headsets they wore), and then some vaycay in Rio.  Some of you know two of my biggest passions are flowers and jewels.  Looking at their…

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NFL Draft: Patience as a Spectator Sport

May 16, 2014

The greatest hiring event in sports took place last week. Millions tuned in to watch hours and hours over three days of the NFL Draft. Last Thursday night’s first round drew a total viewership of 32 million viewers — a new record. That’s up 28% from the Draft TV audience in 2013. Why? Much of…

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Handling Your Holiday Stress (Wrapped in 5 Easy Tips)

December 19, 2011

A solution-focused, light-hearted approach for handling this season’s anxieties comes with a tangible payoff.  You choose to be happy. Yes, but in these troubled times? And with THAT family coming over? By following these 5 tips, you can improve your ability to focus on what matters and enjoy your holiday.  (I’ve teased you a bit…

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