The Jakie Syndrome
Knowing how to set goals, and knowing how to set goals that are reachable but not TOO easy is a skill… Realistic and boundary-stretching goals are best.
February 28, 2020
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The Lime Wedge Conversation
This picture intrigued me. I noticed the sweetness of the cupcake with piled-high icing conflicting with the bitterness of the lime. I wondered how well they sell and how quickly the lime is discarded by customers. As I contemplated the contrast, a thought wandered
January 24, 2020
Unstoppable You!
Every year when it is time to put away the Christmas decorations and start the new year, I wonder what I will achieve in the new year. This year I want to evolve, transform my life. Do you feel the same way? My goal
December 30, 2019
Stress Management: Live in the “Now”
“It is not the experience of today that drives men mad. It is the remorse for something that happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may disclose.” ~ Robert Jones Burdette (born 1844) American Author In that simple sentence, he captured the two
October 6, 2019
Irritated by Ankle-High Waves
While visiting my son and his family who live on Oahu, my husband and I walked the Hukilau Beach in the morning sun. The walk is invigorating. The water is dark blue, turning to crystalline teal-green water as the white caps break, hitting the
September 5, 2019
Shellfish Allergy and Emotional Intelligence
Using the emotional intelligence skill of empathy means you are concerned with the well-being of those in your charge.
July 20, 2019
When It Pays To Focus
How to Sharpen Your Focus and Maximize Your Results Several years ago, I decided to play ALTA tennis. Not having an athletic background, this was a major step for me into the unknown. I loved the sport even though most of my exercise was
June 10, 2019
RadioX Interview
Karla Brandau Interviewed on RadioX John Ray, Host of the North Fulton Business RadioX podcast, interviewed Karla Brandau on her book, “How to Earn the Gift of Discretionary Effort” on February 19th. Wonderful job on your Business RadioX appearance! You helped me make our
April 5, 2019
Charismatic Leadership: Focus on People Assets
Every company has tangible assets including their capital goods and their product inventories. Inadvertently managers can be focused on these tangible assets, while charismatic leaders focus their attention on the more intangible people assets. Charismatic leaders know there are dramatic differences between tangible and
March 21, 2019
The Power of Positive Expectation
Speaker and author Barry Spilchuk writes that he has never met Pete Rose, the famous baseball player, but he taught Barry something so valuable that it changed his life. Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty
February 6, 2019