Author: Jennifer Brown Banks
The Power of No!
“Shout, shout, let it all out. These are the things I can do without!” — Tears for Fears Want to improve your productivity? Increase your dignity? Have more “me” time? Enjoy better health? Allow me to introduce you to a small word that will expand your possibilities and your horizons: NO.
How to Overcome the Stress of Being an Overachiever
According to Dr. Phil, “we can’t change what we don’t acknowledge first.” With this being the case, I have finally come to terms with a plaguing issue that I’ve denied for many years: My name is Jennifer, and I am an overachiever. There. I’ve said it. The proof is in theRead More
What Relationships Can Teach Us About the World of Work
It’s been said that those who fail to learn from the past are destined to repeat it. For some of us that means a paradigm shift for 2011. If you’re seeking ways to work smarter, enhance your work experience, increase your value to your organization, and move forward in yourRead More
5 Keys to Good Customer Service
It was a Saturday morning full of promise. Seductive even. I woke up with creative projects I was geeked to get into, and my muse was more active than usual. On my today’s “to-do” list, were a few new freelance writing leads, an online blogging class, and my general weekend recreationalRead More
4 Ways to be Powerful Without Alienating Others
“Power corrupts.” — Lord Acton Let’s face it: power can be intoxicating. It often commands respect, envy and fear. It can even add “height” to an otherwise small personality. Women love it; men crave it. And like money, very few individuals know how to handle it well. That’s why so many bosses andRead More
Survival Tips for Accidental Entrepreneurs
Remember about a decade ago, when the popular reality television show called “Worse Case Scenario” hit the scene? For those of you who may not be “in the know” on this one, here’s a recap: In essence, this weekly, nail-biting show used skilled stuntmen to provide demonstrations of how weRead More