Understanding your external and internal customers
Whether or not we are in sales, we have customers. If
What’s on Karen’s Plate?
After decades as a CEO, Karen was inspired by Whole Foods founder and former CEO, John Mackey, who started his own blog. Both Karen and John feel a CEO should have a way to express their own voice, separate from their role as CEO. In 2011, Karen started her own blog, ‘What’s on Karen’s Plate?’. She initially focused on produce and marketing but found her followers also appreciated her honest and authentic musing about life, business, family and everything in-between.
Leveraging Meeting Time
When you think of attending an upcoming meeting – are you excited,
Onboarding new team members
As I look through my LinkedIn feed each day, I am seeing
When is the right time to follow up?
Many of us in business attend our industry’s own trade shows. Often
Let’s talk referrals
All of us are in the business of sales and growing our
What’s on your things to do list?
Are you a list person? Do you get satisfaction from crossing things
Airbnb for cars
Remember back a few years ago (in 2008) when the concept of
How do you want to be remembered?
This week, I attended the funeral and celebration of life for a
Importance of preparation before a promotion
So many people aspire to be promoted. Whether they want to be
Losing a big client
It’s happened to all of us at one point. We have a
Business Meeting Etiquette
Image Credit: SCREENRANT When I think of meetings, I cannot help but
Prepping for an upcoming trade show
Every industry has trade shows. In fact, many industries have multiple trade
It is who you know
Before AI was a thing, you could apply for a job online,
Making all meetings more effective
Meetings, meetings, meetings. We all have them. Whether they are work meetings,
Get your priorities straight
I’m talking about your personal priorities. So many of my coaching clients
How quickly should you do follow up?
We sure live in an instant gratification society – don’t you think?
Creating a culture of accountability
In my work with my CEO clients, I have noticed they all
Does Nordstrom really care? Do YOUR employees care?
My sister Jackie was kind enough to order a tube of lipstick
Learning About Kobe
When you read the name Kobe, there is no doubt that you
Handwritten Notes
When is the last time you wrote a handwritten thank-you note? In