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Planning a Family Reunion

To avoid the “black hole” of family reunions, be sure to have clear communication around expectations and division of responsibilities. Families can often get crosswise when the visions of what is going to happen aren’t well defined before the event. This prior preparation will also help with the inevitable changes and compromises that will occur. [...]

Buying the right square footage

The “right” square footage of your home should be based on YOUR needs. Often this decision is confused with size and what builders think is the “ideal” house. Actually the best choices are made when thinking about your personal considerations. How often do most people use those gigantic Jacuzzi tubs? Do you know what the [...]

How to not be an office doormat

Having and maintaining successful office relationships is all about communication and boundaries. If you feel like you’re an “office doormat”, then you could be and, most importantly, you’ve allowed this to happen. Basic human nature is such that people will likely take advantage of those who are always willing to pick up the ball, those [...]

What made Oprah successful?

A major part of Oprah’s success is attributable to market timing, living the American Dream, large financial backing and her basic, positive message. Oprah was a single black woman, succeeding with her natural talents as a motivated speaker and focused entrepreneur, starting her television career with major financial support and marketing hanging onto her coatails. [...]

Did Life Just Change? 3 Steps to Get Going Again

It’s the morning after you’ve been to the doctor’s office, you have high blood pressure.  Your “youth” is over.  It’s the morning after you played three days of golf in a row; your “take-off” knee is double its size.  You know that it’s time to schedule the replacement; you’re not thirty anymore.  It’s the morning [...]