Last week’s blog covered Long Term Goals but, according to Roger Federer, “You have to believe in the long term plan you have but you need the short term goals to motivate and inspire you.” – Roger Federer Most goals are comprised of many incremental steps. For example, if your goal is to be a […]
A popularized image of parents who struggle when adult children move back home is not shaping up as an accurate picture of the arrangements. Unemployment, divorce, college graduation – adult children in their 20s and 30s move back into a parent’s home for many reasons. And the parents can have all sorts of reactions, good […]
How magical life can be… What is a magical life? And how can we begin creating one? Wouldn’t it be so nice to just wave a ‘magic wand’ and instantly be able to achieve happiness and fulfillment, for yourself?! One of the biggest misconceptions about magic is that it has to do with money, power, […]
‘Love’ is a word that only recently has crept into our workplace vocabulary. And it’s an appropriate addition! Sustainable satisfaction and success demand work that people love. In many ways, effective leadership is a profound expression of love – love of learning and love of the organization and the people whose lives leaders affect on […]
Author’s NOTE: I wrote the first version of this article in 2018 – a full 2 years BEFORE the whole world locked down and faced the COVID-19 pandemic. Business has not been the same since. At a recent luncheon, I was involved in a discussion that I find becoming more common. The topic was this: […]
Super Bowl LVII will be held on Sunday, February 12th in Glendale, Arizona where the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing against the Philadelphia Eagles. All of us Gigi’s were hoping the Arizona Cardinals would be in the Super Bowl this year as that’s where the five of us met and four of us still […]
Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region, South Africa (1/26-29/2023) Stellenbosch Wine Region Picturesque Countryside The Cape Winelands Wine Region is an ‘Out of Africa’ experience with its charming European-feeling towns, great food, picturesque countryside of jagged mountains and verdant valleys, friendly people, and a laid back pace of life. World-class wines at affordable prices are produced […]
How do you pick out a bank? It’s more difficult than it seems. Many people choose a branch near them. But, banks can have practices that are detrimental to consumers who want to spend money wisely. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or FDIC has downgraded Transportation Alliance Bank or TAB Bank to “needs to improve,” […]
I received a letter from a woman whose father recently died. She explained all the surgeries, medical interventions, TPN, gastrostomy, multiple catheters, medicines, and hospitalizations that she, her father and their family dealt with over an 18 month period. She lamented that no one in the medical arena, except one woman who used to be […]
It’s important to recognize and appreciate the good qualities of others. By focusing on the positive traits of others, we can strengthen our relationships and build a more positive and supportive community. Here are a few tips for focusing on the outstanding traits of others. Look for the good in others. Try to see the […]
