Blog

09

Jul

The wrong impression can cost you an important business deal

Author

Laurie Richards

Many of us go into business meetings misled about the important role meetings play in keeping one in the loop. Believe it or not, important things do happen at meetings - the most important of thes...

28

Jun

Business Travelers Lament: On The Road ... Again

Author

Laurie Richards

Traveling on business can sound so glamorous! Warm tropical locations, luxurious hotels, wining and dining with interesting people ... However, the reality is more along the lines of exhaustion fro...

21

Jun

Three Steps for Building Morale at Work in Good Times, Tough Times

Author

Laurie Richards

There are three steps to building morale at your company, whether times are good or times are tough, whether you have a large company or a small company. In taking the first step, consider this: E...

14

Jun

Making the Team Work Takes 'Work'

Author

Laurie Richards

Making the company’s “team” work isn’t a simple process. Like anything else in life - including the big football game - it takes time, planning and energy to find long-term success. But once you’ve...

08

May

Put the 'Power' Into PowerPoint Presentations

Author

Laurie Richards

It's PowerPoint presentation time! The room darkens, the screen lights up, the speaker talks in a monotone voice … and the audience does everything it can to not fall asleep. We've all been at tho...