Category: Tips & Opinions

The Golden Rule:  Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.  Which means treat others how you want to be treated. I grew up living and being taught this rule. This works to an extent but as we have grown and evolved, some people have continued in this manner but on many […]

Starting a Business: During this pandemic, I think more people have thought about going out on their own than ever before. But where do you start? First comes the idea. Next, the concept. Will it be online or brick and mortar? Will it be sole proprietorship or how will it be set up?  Who will […]

Weeding Your Garden:  This is an expression I have used over the years to comment on looking at the people you have in your life. After checking out yesterday’s post, think about the friends in your life that have a tendency to take you for granted, use you or make you feel less of a […]

Safe Operating Procedures:  How are your processes to understand? Are they confusing, do they make sense? When creating SOP’s, think as if you have been in the company for 2 days and you are having to do this particular process.  Look at it through fresh eyes.  Are there any steps missing? Does it flow and […]

Friendships:  Friends are an important part of life.  True friendships take time establish.  In order to have a true friend, you need to allow a certain vulnerability, level of honesty, trust and respect.  A lot of people aren’t totally honest with themselves, so it makes it difficult to trust someone else on that level. It […]

SWOT – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats.  In business, this is something that is utilized to assist in making decisions – especially for startups or in the planning phase.  However, it is beneficial to continue to use this process when making important or impactful business decisions. This tool may be used in business to assist […]

My Story:  I have a shirt that says “My life.  My choices.  My mistakes.  My lessons.  Not your business.  Mind your own problems before you talk about mine.  My life is not your story to tell.” It may sound a bit harsh but in reality it is a very true statement. It is my life, […]

Legacy:  What legacy do you want to leave behind? There are many ways throughout our life that we can leave a footprint or legacy. Personally: By doing this, you create a root system that helps the next generation to be more grounded and feel connected to something bigger than themselves, that they can add to […]

Opportunity:  Opportunity is just around the corner, if you choose to believe it and have your heart, mind and eyes open to recognize and receive it! I know from experience that it doesn’t always feel like it is. Sometimes or even most times, it tends to feel out of reach. However, it is usually our […]

Onboarding Process:  Is your onboarding process sufficient for new staff members? Have you seriously looked at your process through the eyes of a new person who knows absolutely nothing about your company? Too often companies have adopted the “sink or swim” concept which is one of the reasons turnover rates are so high.  It is […]

Subconscious Mind:  Our subconscious mind is a very powerful tool if we allow it to be.  If not, it becomes a weapon and that is where the expression “we are our own worst enemy” comes to mind. Our subconscious mind is where things go round and round and loop if we let them.  Thoughts can […]

Systems & Processes:  What I have learned throughout the years is that larger companies and franchises utilize a system or have numerous people to fulfil many different roles.  For small and medium sized companies, employees need to wear different hats in their job as there are less people doing the work.  A majority of companies […]