How to Deal When Nothing Seems to Go Right

Did you ever have one of those days when it seems that things don't go the way you want them to? I'm sure you have - we all have. I'd defy someone to say that this has never occurred in their life. Today seems like one of those days. In the last couple of weeks, …

Happy President’s Day

Today, we celebrate our forefathers, who set the tone for our country; George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are two who set the pace. Both were courageous in their own way but changed the dynamic of how things are today. When I think of them, I think of disruptors - those who are not satisfied with …

What Do You Wednesday?

(Due to extenuating circumstances, this had to be postponed until today. Better late that never, as they say). Name/Profession: Susan Havill, Human Resource Business Partner What led you into this career/profession? I enjoy helping individuals achieve their full potential and finding ways to promote organizational development that leads to strong business results. What appealed to …

National Kindness Week

This week is National Kindness Week so I'm putting it out there to do something (or several) everyday to show kindness to others. We live in a VERY unkind world these days that it makes me shake my head at some stories I read and hear. Being kind, just like gratitude, takes the focus off …

“What Do You Do?” Wednesday

Robert (Bob) Filichia, CPIA, Filichia Insurance Agency, Inc. Current Profession: Insurance Agent/Broker, Agency Owner What led you into this career/profession? After a career in the Navy, I decided to go into Law Enforcement, where I worked for ten years. However, I tired of the hours and intensity of the job so I made the decision …

“What Do You Do?” Wednesday

Joanne McCurry, Professional Photographer What led you into this profession? I always had an interest in photography; I studied it in high school and college. I seemed to get a lot of compliments about my photos. I had sold an existing business and decided to pursue my passion in photography. What appealed to you? I …

“What Do You Do?” Wednesday

Name: Wende Landt, Realtor What led you into this profession? I began as a real estate investor, buying a property and renting it out, then selling it for a profit and buying another property. I found that I was sharing information with my friends on what I was learning but referred them to realtors I …

Picking Up After a Loss (Lessons from the Football Field)

If you're a sports fan, then you know by now that yesterday's championships game produced two winners and two losers. My team, the Pittsburgh Steelers were, unfortunately, in the later category; the Green Bay Packers were as well. Hope were given and relied on in both 'nations' but, as they say, there can only be …

The Importance of Communication May Not Be the Same to All

There is not a day goes by that I don't hear issues with workplace situations, or even with interpersonal relationships. We all know that communication is not the same to everyone, and much as been written and trained on this topic. But, honestly, how often do we truly pay attention to this topic? I recently …