The Three IN’s…

I recently attended the 2010 LMA New England Chapter conference.  It was a great conference, with the brightest spot being one particular workshop I attended.   Presented by Deborah Knupp, the title was “Top 10 in 2010:  Best Practices to Win Business in Any Market.”   It was engaging, helpful and offered tips that anyone…

Thankful or Grateful… or Both?

So many people use the words ‘thankful’ and ‘grateful’ interchangeably. Both words are quite popular this time of year as we approach Thanksgiving. Not a terrible thing, but what if we pause for a moment to ponder the difference between the words. Each word shows a slightly different emotion– one in response to something someone has…

Make the Last 8 Weeks Count

With 8 weeks left in 2010, the year is quickly approaching its end.  This time of year, people often become reflective, thinking through what went well and what didn’t.  In that spirit, I was recently asked a great question by a client.  This person wanted to make an impact in the last 8 weeks of the…