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Things You Never Thought You Would Have to Do: A Memorial Tribute to My Mom
Today I created a memorial web page for my Mom. It is one of those things I never thought I would do. Such a strange feeling. You can go to the site and post pictures and videos, light virtual candles, leave messages, etc. Earl Boston, owner of West Point Monument, asked our family to pilot…
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Just Like Great Uncle Jack: Realize Freedom Really Isn’t Free….Cherish and Protect It!
Happy Veterans Day 2010: Take the Time to Thank a Vet Today!! My Great Uncle Jack was a fascinating man. When I was young, all I knew about him was that he was great at hunting night crawlers. In fact, he taught me how to hunt them. We lived in the apartment above my…
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I2E and a Quick Pitch
Hey Everyone! We had a great Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs (I2E) meeting last night at the University of Nebraska Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center! Janet Palmtag, co-owener of J.J. Palmtag Real Estate, was our speaker. She was absolutely fabulous!! Her advice for entrepreneurs: be focused, be dedicated, and keep up with technology!! She spoke…
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Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Just read an article on Shine by Yahoo! about new uses for lemons. I have read a number of the uses before, so I am not sure all of are completely innovative or novel; however, I have to admit that using lemons for toothpicks is a new one for me! While coaching one of my…
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Proof that Getting Started Works
I just read an article, “What’s in a New Logo” on Yahoo! Finance. It is a great testimony to the fact that taking action is a step towards greatness and living your dream.Some of the everyday brands discussed in this article started with logos I didn’t recognize (Apple was one of the examples, which was…
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5 Mistakes You Should Make
Part of being innovative and entrepreneurial means making mistakes, learning from them and moving forward. This on-going process is a great way to develop our self-leadership skills.Check out this fun article “5 Mistakes Everyone Should Make” posted on Shine by Yahoo! today. It’s a quick read we can all relate to…read, laugh, go out there…
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Making Green at Apple Jack tomorrow 10:00 AM CST
Come to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Kimmel Education and Research Center in Nebraska City, NE to hear my presentation on “Making Green.” The goal is to talk about businesses making “green” by using sustainable practices. A large focus will be on Beatrice Bakery (BeatriceBakery.com). They are a great example of an innovative business putting some…
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Hello Everyone! My coach training has taught me the importance and power of developing a positive mindset, which includes the Law of Attraction. Check out this ebook and learn more about how the Law of Attraction can help you create positive changes in your life. Click on the link below and… Learn the Secret Behind…
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Wall Street Journal Article Highlights the Importance of Leadership
A recent Wall Street Journal Article discussed the importance of investing in leadership during this difficult economic time. Leadership Coaching focused on innovation can be a great tool to use in the current climate. It is important to make cuts where they are needed. However, companies wanting to cross the 50 yard line on a continuous…
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What Holds Meaning to You?
I just returned from making a presentation on entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. The conference was really informative, and the participants seemed to accomplish their goals. Coaching was a central theme. Most participants agreed that coaching leaders would help their states achieve inroads to economic growth. I think they may be on the right path because…
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