Holiday Giving

It is the giving time of year!  Whether personally or professionally, it feels nice to give gifts to people we appreciate and value.  In the business setting, it is important to give thought to the appropriateness of your gift.  Treat clients with gifts that show appreciation for your ongoing relationships. I am often asked for…

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…