I once sat in a Board Meeting where the Directors were chatting with each other about their businesses, portfolios, and the market. When they got to me, they asked “Angie, how are the kids?” I was a Director, too. And an entrepreneur. I wanted to talk about business, not my family at this time. But … Learn More
We all want accountability. But what does that look like? No excuses, which can be tough. Everyone has an excuse for something – everyone. Here’s my take: it’s easier to hold yourself accountable than to be held accountable. But for those who have the courage to hold others accountable? Results happen easier, with less friction. … Learn More
Are you feeling drained? Like if you hear your boss announce another “new, exciting” initiative you’ll literally scream “Enough with the new stuff already??!! Can’t you see we haven’t done the old stuff yet?” Despite what your boss thinks, not everyone is pumped up about new projects, goals, markets, and business opportunities. Some of “us,” … Learn More
Stop what you’re doing. I want you to take a good, hard look at yourself: – Where are you? – What are you doing? – What’s your current mood? – How does your body feel? – What’s your outlook on life? How’d you do with your inventory? Feeling good … Learn More
How to avoid the “Help, get me out of here” moments I never do this – attend conferences alone. But I attended the National Speakers Association’s Influence Conference solo because my girlfriends aren’t in this line of work … and no one wanted to come to Orlando in the middle of July just to stay … Learn More
I own it. That’s been my response to many of my mistakes, missed goals, and disappointing outcomes. When an idea is communicated poorly in an email – I own it. When a health and fitness plan doesn’t get off the ground – I own it. When I flub a difficult conversation – I own it. … Learn More
You Need Help. Here’s How to Get It. Your breakthrough will come from the sage advice of a champion or friend. How to Ask for Help. Many consider asking for help to be a sign of weakness. It’s acknowledging that you don’t know everything and feels like it signals to others that you’re incompetent, imperfect, and … Learn More
In the Marines, workplace attire was pretty simple. When I transitioned into pharmaceutical sales, life got a lot more complex. Now, as a keynote speaker and consultant, I find that I’m always thinking about what I wear … and connecting that with what I hope to project. I’ve learned a few things along the way: … Learn More
If there’s one thing I hate* about myself is that I’m a people pleaser. Why? Ugh. And I hate this, too. It’s because I like to make other people happy and I want to be liked. I can’t believe I just “said” that all out loud … but it’s true. Here’s one thing I know: … Learn More
Try something new when you receive a compliment, just say thank you!
One of my earliest memories of selfishness is when my dad gave me a stick of gum and asked me to share it with my sister. I took 3/4s of it and gave her the rest. (Sorry, Jenni.) I was probably 5 years old then. What motivated my selfishness? I’m sure it was a scarcity … Learn More
The gorillas are the emotional barometer in a zoo. I learned this recently from a leader at an engineering design firm. He was talking about a project he led inside a zoo; construction would stop and start based on the gorillas’ moods. If the gorillas were happy, the construction would commence. If the gorillas weren’t … Learn More
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