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From Bliss To Business "People say that what we're all seeking is a meaning for life. I don't think that's what we're really seeking. I think what we're seeking is an experience of being ALIVE, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances within our own innermost being and reality, so that we actually feel the RAPTURE of being ALIVE." ~ From the book, The Power Of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers. I have been thinking lately about the … [Read more...]
47 Life Lessons - Business and Personal I celebrated my birthday this week and I thought I'd share with you 47 lessons I have learned in life. Some are business lessons and some are personal lessons. They all have impacted my life in a profound way: 1. What people say about you, says more about them than you. 2. When you learn to quiet your mind and manage your thoughts, you will then begin to know yourself. 3. Praise publicly. Hash out issues in private. 4. When leading or … [Read more...]
I had a moment of pure ecstasy while consulting with a client the other day. We shared laughter together. Deep, belly laughter. Wide open mouths of teeth and tongue displayed for all to see. Nostrils flaring open and eyes shutting tightly as we exhaled our emotions of happiness. It was what I call a human moment. One my favorite musicians, Michael Franti calls it Staying Human. Are you in the business of another transaction, sale, proposal, or deal? Or are you in the business of Staying Human? … [Read more...]
Incorporating Social Activism into Business While at a fundraiser in San Francisco last week sponsored by Ben and Jerry's Ice-cream company, I had the good fortune of meeting Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of Ben & Jerry's. The growth and success of their small business over the last 32 years is quite extraordinary. What makes their story exceptional and inspiring is how they have cultivated a company culture of fun, transparency, and social activism while growing their business. … [Read more...]
Rework, 37 Signals, and 3 Million Customers Rework is a powerful reminder of the importance of keeping things simple as you grow your business. I read Rework in 2 hours, which tells you how easy of a read it is. It is written by Jason Fried and David Hansson founders of 37 Signals. 37 Signals has over 3 million people using their software. Perhaps you have heard of Basecamp and Highrise, a couple of their most popular online software tools. Keeping Business Simple I had the good … [Read more...]
Brenda Horton has been a public speaker for three decades. Her energetic style of speaking is engaging, fun, and educational. Contact Brenda today at brendah@hware.com and start the process of bringing her to your next event. Brenda speaks to … [Read More...]
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