by Mary | Jun 7, 2010 | Blog, Business, Computers and IT, Inspirational, Leasing, Negotiation, Printing and Graphic Arts
How do I know that my workshops are making a difference in people’s lives? That what I teach helps companies save money and time? Because I hear from participants who share their success stories. This week’s Rock Star student is Melanie, the director of...
by Mary | May 28, 2010 | Blog, Business, Computers and IT, Financing, Integrity, Leasing, Negotiation, Printing and Graphic Arts
One Leasing Broker’s Approach to Financing After track practice I picked up my 12-year-old niece Katie Rose. As she is often the bearer of great wisdom, I love to listen to her. To acquaint you with Katie, she is a very smart young lady who attends a Catholic...
by Mary | Apr 2, 2010 | Blog, Business, Financing, Integrity, Leasing, Negotiation, Printing and Graphic Arts
Many businesses continue to struggle financially. Some are forced to close their doors. Why? They hoped they were doing everything right. However, times change, as does how we do business. I read an interview in the online publication Print CEO about a once highly...
by Mary | Feb 25, 2010 | Blog, Business, Inspirational, Marketing
Does your company have a Delores or Frank? The “Undercover Boss” wants to know. If you haven’t checked out the new TV show “Undercover Boss,” you’d better! It’s on CBS Sunday at 8:00 pm CST. Joe DePinto, CEO of 7-Eleven, went undercover to learn about the heart and...
by Mary | Feb 18, 2010 | Blog, Business, Negotiation, Professional Speaking
At a recent women’s conference for supply chain managers I conducted a Negotiation workshop. After the session a young woman asked me how she could be more effective as a negotiator. I immediately noticed her strong accent. She spoke in a soft, sweet,...
by Mary | Feb 16, 2010 | Blog, Business, Computers and IT, Financing, LeaseSpeak Dictionary, Leasing, Negotiation, Printing and Graphic Arts
A “gotcha” can be a feeling you get when something bad happens to you. My “gotcha” feelings hit my gut first, move to the lower back, then up my spine to my neck. Finally, the “gotcha” is an Excedrin headache. Sometimes it’s...
