The statement was insulting, even cruel. Then the person who said it smiled and added, “Just kidding.” Do you know people who do that? We all do—in fact, I have several of them I regularly encounter in business, socially and even in church. And I don’t think they’re kidding. For whatever reason, they feel compelled [...]
Can—and should—there be joy in the workplace? Absolutely! Joyful people are the ones who show amazing strength and resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges and somehow manage to enjoy peace during life’s toughest times. Those are the people you want in your professional world. Whether you’re the owner of a company with multiple employees, [...]
It was a title we didn’t want. But also one we didn’t want to give up. Just a little more than 15 months ago, Orlando—my hometown and home to “the happiest place on earth”—also became known as the place where the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history took place. The attack at the Pulse nightclub [...]
As the video side of our business grows, we recently decided it was time for a new teleprompter. The equipment we bought works with our Surface Pro computer, but we needed to purchase software separately. Jerry found the Teleprompter Pro, a great app that works on our computers as well as our smartphones. Most of [...]
With the recently-released second edition of Finding Joy in the Morning, Jacquelyn Lynn shares her thoughts on having a joyful life. Watch clips of the interview: Once you’ve found joy, will your life be perfect? What’s the difference between joy and happiness? Why keep a joy journal? Finding Joy in the Morning: You can [...]
We pay taxes for police protection, and we should use it. I’m not trying to be snarky. In fact, every law enforcement officer I’ve ever spoken with about this agrees with me. If you see something that makes you uncomfortable for any reason, call the police and let them check it out. They’d rather do [...]
When it has to be right and you can’t remember those obscure grammar rules, where do you turn? There are some good grammar websites out there, but searching them for the answer to a question can be time-consuming. The spelling and grammar checker built into Word is good as far as it goes, but the [...]
Have you ever been embarrassed by a mistake in an email you sent? Whether you’re creating marketing emails that go out to thousands of people, writing business emails that go individually or in small groups to colleagues and clients, or just emailing to your family and friends, accuracy and clarity are essential for effective communication. [...]
I confess: I indulge in gossip occasionally. But when I find myself in a conversation where other people are being discussed, I do my best to remember the rule my mother taught me: Never say anything ABOUT someone that you wouldn’t say TO them. It’s a pretty good policy to live by. Remembering it has [...]
If you only have time for one business seminar this year, go to a Business Battleground event. Like many business owners, I’ve been to countless business seminars, ranging from valuable to forgettable. My work as a ghostwriter has taken me behind the scenes of the information product industry, so I know what's involved in staging [...]
