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  • Do More of What You Love!

    Part 2 of Thrive NOW! – Do more of what you love, less of what you don’t. Do you know what you (especially) love to do?  Last month I shared ways for you to identify your key strengths, what I call your Highest Talents™.  When you use your key strengths, you probably enjoy – even love…

  • Know Your Strengths

    Part 1 of Thrive NOW! – Know Your Strengths: The Keys to Your Success! Do you know your key strengths, what I call your Highest Talents™?  When you do, you can more fully appreciate your value and be able to promote yourself and your services better, both internally and externally. Many people, perhaps most, undervalue…

  • More Than Ever

    ToTimes are challenging and retention matters more than ever. Unemployment rates are high, yet recruiting is difficult. Work abounds for many firms, yet it’s changing and it comes amidst economic uncertainty. Why is recruiting challenging? Here are a few of the reasons: Recruiting challenges and economic uncertainty make retention all the more important. When asked about retention, I’ve heard short-sighted…

  • Words I’ll Never Forget

    TSeveral years ago, I was talking with a friend who was a CEO in Chicago. I don’t recall the context of our discussion, but I remember him becoming agitated and saying, “People think business is all about money! Don’t they know business is all about people?” I’ll never forget those words. In fact, they’re so meaningful to me, they’re…

  • It’s Never Too Late

    Recently I spent time in California with my friend and colleague, Dr. Sukhsimran Singh, and his wonderful wife, Deep. During our time together I mentioned the fact that I (foolishly!) married right after high school and raised my three children before completing college and starting my professional career at the age of 45. Surprised, he…

  • Look Into the Turns!

    Do you remember my story about celebrating my 50th Birthday by taking racecar driving lessons at Portland International Raceway? It was perhaps the most fun thing I’ve ever done and I learned several lessons, including a life lesson I’ll never forget: Look into the Turns. My driving instructor told me to take my eyes off…

  • Rev Your Engine

    Are you in practice-building mode? Have you assessed your current state, identified your values, learned your Highest Talents™ and clarified your sweet spot? If not, see my June, 2024, newsletter for a quick review  Following are the next steps in growing your successful practice:  These four habits, practiced routinely, will help you build your practice and achieve more of…

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