She may not show up in combat boots, but I’m guessing your inner drill sergeant is on constant alert, standing by with marching orders, especially during the holidays. And she’s probably relentless. As we are giving thanks this month for all our blessings and the wonderful people in our lives, let’s … [Read more...] about Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
Bonnie Stevens
What if We Took the Double-Fault Out of the Workplace?
In a recent game of doubles tennis, I was completely elated to hear women – women who are far stronger players than I, with fierce serves and twisted spins – agree that there would be no such thing as a double-fault in today’s game. As the first server, I was sure I didn’t hear this correctly. I … [Read more...] about What if We Took the Double-Fault Out of the Workplace?
Expanding Your Business by Raising Your Voice
Peggy Woods had the picture-perfect life, the picture-perfect family and the picture-perfect marriage. At least, that’s what others saw. Behind closed doors, the picture wasn’t pretty. Woods was controlled, demeaned and often physically abused by the man she married as a young woman. She began to … [Read more...] about Expanding Your Business by Raising Your Voice
‘Spontaneous Revolutions’ has Readers Rooting for Unlikely Athletes
If you have ever felt intimidated by a physical challenge you weren’t ready for or a daunting goal that didn’t seem possible, you may be happy to meet and cheer on Liza McQuade and Clark Campbell. These two inexperienced, out-of-shape, middle-aged cyclists prove to be champions anyone can get behind … [Read more...] about ‘Spontaneous Revolutions’ has Readers Rooting for Unlikely Athletes
Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
While attending a Phoenix-area Chamber of Commerce mixer, I couldn’t help but notice a woman who was speaking so passionately about her business that she had a crowd of about a dozen women completely entranced. In a tiny restaurant where people milled about smiling politely, pretending to be … [Read more...] about Be Irresistibly Newsworthy in Story, Soul, Style
Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Looking back at the wild ride of the home-buying frenzy during the past three years, skeptics had warned prices could not keep going up, demand would have to level off, and certainly we should all be wary of the “bubble,” that, when popped, would cause home values to come crashing down. But despite … [Read more...] about Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
If too much bad stress can kill us, wouldn’t you rather die of laughter? There’s a new movement practiced in more than 100 countries called Laughter Yoga. Developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, Laughter Yoga combines laughter with breathing exercises and is said to be packed with as many … [Read more...] about Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
Into the Closet with Bobbie Casalino Lewis
If you’ve ever wondered how some people can look great whether they are attending a gala or washing a car, it could be because they are clients of Expression Expert Bobbie Casalino Lewis. “Fashion is what you wear; style is how you wear it. I would love to help you fashion your style,” she says. And … [Read more...] about Into the Closet with Bobbie Casalino Lewis
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
We like to tell ourselves we can do anything if we just put our mind to it, but I’d like to encourage all to acknowledge when we are in a game we can’t win, and for heaven’s sake, stop playing it! Growing up in Phoenix, balmy summertime evenings were meant for Kick the Can, Tag, Red Rover and any … [Read more...] about Stop Playing Games You Can’t Win
