by Maryspeaks | May 16, 2019 | Blog, Inspirational, Negotiation
This morning, I called a friend who is a Facility manager at a large company in Phoenix, Arizona. She said let’s talk later. She said, “I’m pretty busy right now, we’re running a fire evacuation drill.” That got me to wondering, how often companies and...
by Maryspeaks | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog, Business, Inspirational
All but one of my Catholic Grammar School teachers has long ago departed this world. I am sure they made their trip to Heaven in a Nano-second. Certainly, they earned Premier Seating Status immediately to the right hand of Jesus Christ. As I look back, I am so...
by Maryspeaks | Mar 27, 2018 | Blog, Communication, Inspirational
In August of 2013, while in the Austin, Texas airport, I sat sipping a cup of coffee at the airport café before boarding my flight to my next workshop in Denver. As I wait for my departure time announcement, I people-watch. The next encounter would be one I will...
by Maryspeaks | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog, Change, Inspirational
In the words of Harvard Business Review writer Anthony K. Tjan, “…there is one quality that trumps all, evident in virtually every great entrepreneur, manager, and leader. That quality is self-awareness. The best thing leaders can [do] to improve their effectiveness...
by Maryspeaks | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog, Change, Inspirational
Nothing happens in 7-seven seconds? I can’t change my life in 7-seconds…can I? Consider what is possible: High-speed Hot Rod: The Tesla can go from a dead stop to a speed of 65 in 7 seconds. Quick Decisions: Researches say we decide if we like someone within...
by Maryspeaks | Nov 21, 2016 | Blog, Business, Communication, Inspirational, Integrity, Negotiation, Sales Training
There is power in saying NO. Guru’s preach that if we say that simple one-syllable word-NO-we will: Establish office and project boundaries quicker. Manage time more effectively. Be a more successful, productive sales or territory manager. Control or eliminate...
