Happy Holidays!

The holiday season is a natural pause in our business lives.  At this time, I want to thank you for reading my blog. Most importantly, I am grateful to my clients.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you this year on really interesting initiatives. It has been an honor to work…

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…

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…