A Full Plate
Stephanie Stence grew up in a family that has been in the local restaurant business for “generations,” as she said, so it seemed only natural that she would follow that same path. Her maiden name is Brown, a name that,…
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This Follow-Up Email Will Keep Leads in Your Pocket
There’s a wide range of ways to measure the success of a tradeshow you attend as an exhibitor. But for most people, what matters more than anything else is the number of leads you generate at the show. Even more important?…
The ‘Internet of Things’ is Changing Our Daily Lives
Ask people what the Internet of Things is and the most common response will be a puzzled look. While the general public is typically unaware of the Internet of Things, it is expected to revolutionize how we interact with technology,…
The Best Way to Support Your Kid’s Coach? Let Them Do Their Job
I officially became a “soccer mom” last year when my 8-year-old daughter joined the town soccer team. She loves playing the sport and interacting with the other girls. Being part of the team has entailed traveling to other towns. Sometimes we’ve witnessed other…
How to Cope When a Loved One Dies from Suicide
Ashley McSweeney will never forget the day. She was a junior in high school when she received notice to report to the guidance counselor’s office. When she arrived at the office, her father was there with the counselor. Her father…
Banking on Opportunity
When April Book was a young girl, she used to love going to the bank with her parents. “Little did I know at the time how much more involved the industry was,” she said. She has been in retail banking…
Mentoring the Millennial Workforce
The millennial generation has been a hot topic in recent years, and with good reason. They are the most diverse group of people in the history of America. With so much diversity, it’s not surprising that millennials have made some…
How Millennials are Redefining Work Happiness
And what you can learn from them … In my 15 years of working with boomers, Xers, and millennials, helping them find meaning, success, and happiness in their work and lives, I have learned a lot. In addition to practical…
Migraine and Women in the Workplace
How to balance migraine and a successful career Migraine is a disease that affects about a billion people worldwide and is three times more common in women. Of the more than 37 million Americans who are living with migraine, 28…
Starting Fresh … and Clean
It is not the kind of surprise anyone likes to get, but when Shariah Brown was informed by her longtime employer that due to a joint venture merge, she was going to be let go, it did not take her…