How to be Assertive…Online
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Have you heard of the email hydra? A friend of mine coined that phrase a few years ago – it’s the idea that you go through […]
Build a Better Business Culture: Empower Your Employees
BY ADELE CASANOVA The two most valuable assets of a business are the employees and the culture. Employees get the work done. They produce goods and services and serve the […]
How to Fully Relax from Work While on a Vacation
BY MEGAN TAYLOR Fans of the television show, FRIENDS, know the meaning of the classic phrase “We were on a break.” For those that don’t, this phrase refers to a possible break […]
May I Help You? Your Customer Service Can Set You Apart
BY ADELE CASANOVA In today’s highly competitive business environment, consumers expect excellent customer service. Customer service is just as important to many consumers as price. So, as a business owner […]
Writers Who Read: The Mysteries of Mary Higgins Clark
BY MEGAN TAYLOR The mystery genre is one of my favorite to read and Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite within the genre. Dubbed as the “Queen of […]
From Procrastination to Habit
BY BRITTANY M. ORIE LEAK “I have plenty of time until the task is due.” “Hmm, I’ll do it later.” “But there are other things I ‘need’ to do first.” […]
Don’t Tell This Girl “You Can’t Do it”
BY DAVE MCCONNELL It’s been seven years since a mother and her quiet, ten-year-old female soccer player walked up and introduced themselves to me. The mother went on to say […]
Help! I don’t like my career anymore!
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN I have had MANY careers in my 37 years on earth. Not just jobs, careers. Enter freshman in college Jen. Broadcast news journalism! That’s what path […]
The View from this Side
The news is out: I’m retiring! Well…sort of. Actually, “stepping back” is probably a better way to put it, and my beautiful, intelligent, talented and accomplished daughter, Brooke Eagle, is […]
Reuse a Kitchen, Save the Earth
BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN Picture this: You walk into your kitchen. You’re so excited – you’ve finally chosen to do your dream kitchen remodel. New appliances, cabinets and fixtures – […]
