Recently, I was in Tokyo for a business trip, and had a few spare hours per day to enjoy the city, culture, and people. It is considered one of the most densely populated cities, and yet there is such organized chaos. I was reading up on Japanese culture as well as "do’s & don’ts" which were so interesting. Simply, there are things that I …
Thanks & Gratitude
As we move into the holiday season, it only seems appropriate to speak about being gracious and thankful. I’ve been wanting to write about this for quite some time. It came to a realization when I was with someone that I had given something small to for the umpteenth time, and she took it without saying thank you. I was so frustrated …
People Want To Work With People They Like & Trust
Let me tell you a quick story. I have a friend who I always enjoy being around. We both had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines a few years ago as United States delegates for the APEC summit. During our down time, we spoke about our current businesses and a few ideas for new businesses. And we both thought it would be a great idea to one …
All Fore One! – Thoughts for Those Women Thinking About Playing Golf or Just Starting Out
Unlike my husband and daughter who started playing golf at an early age, I began learning in my 30s & once my career was established. My father had suggested that I play golf socially. He said it was great for business, and I can attest that he is 100% correct. I took a few lessons, but nothing much came of it. It wasn’t until my 3 year old …