When legendary Phoenix television anchorwoman Mary Jo West spoke to an audience of businesswomen in Sedona last month, she told them she did not know the “B” word when she was working in news. That word was “Balance.” In an interview with Jim Heath of JimHeath.TV, she described her typical workday … [Read more...] about Are You Off Balance?
Bonnie Stevens
Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Never before have we seen Americans voting with their fashionable pocketbooks like we are witnessing today. And, from marketers to politicians, artists to athletes, we should all be taking notice if we hope to gracefully step into financial and public favor with this beautiful S-curve that promotes … [Read more...] about Have Kindness, Ambition, Integrity Swiftly Moved into the Spotlight?
Rolling into the New Year
On the road back home from Montana, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski of Cottonwood had a revelation. “We should start a business manufacturing these travel trailers,” said Ruth Ellen to her husband, referencing the camper Tim built from scratch that was rolling behind them in tow. “It got such rave … [Read more...] about Rolling into the New Year
Where is Your Landslide Hiding?
On a hike into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, the landscape is populated with native inhabitants of cholla and saguaro. But about two miles from Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, a pile of rubble joins the scene with balancing boulders, mushroom-shaped formations and a massive submarine rock that … [Read more...] about Where is Your Landslide Hiding?
Shine in the New Year
Visibility helps businesspeople build awareness, establish credibility and gain exposure to a larger audience, which can lead to promotions in organizations and more ideal clients for entrepreneurs. Visibility also connects consumers with products, services and ideas that could positively impact … [Read more...] about Shine in the New Year
Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
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
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