Annmarie’s 9 Habits of Highly Efficient (or Productive) People
My sister shared an article on the “8 Habits of Highly Productive People” on her Facebook page. Knowing I am an efficient and productive person, she asked if I would be blogging on the topic. The article offers some good advice, but my tips are different and arguably better. Here they are: 1. Sleep. The […]
Annmarie’s Five Favorite Business Books
Winning by Jack Welch. Straightforward and gutsy, Welch tells it like it is and encourages readers to do the same. Written for managers and employees, Welch’s advice is clear and even inspiring. “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” Welch’s book […]
Kudos to Turbo Tax (and My Tax Tips from the Trenches)
Benjamin Franklin said that the only two sure things in life are death and taxes. It is also certain that for most people, preparing taxes are complicated. As I wrote in a previous blog, customer empathy (http://wp.me/p25Cue-B) is key in attracting and retaining clients. My most recent experience with TurboTax (http://turbotax.intuit.com) demonstrates such impressive customer empathy that […]
Learning to Love My New Macintosh Computer
My friends with Macintosh computers are in love. But I am not there yet. Saddled with a dying, virus-weakened PC, I took the plunge and purchased an iMac in December. Love often begins with attraction. I was drawn in by the huge screen, its promise of easier graphic design and multitasking. How could I resist […]
Washington D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms on My Mind
Washington D.C. is being enveloped in nature’s simple beauty. Pinkish white canopies of cherry blossoms gently sprinkle to a white carpet of wonder. The buds have peaked earlier than usual this year in Washington, D.C., blooming with the promise of spring. Dark-suited power brokers, dreamy couples, stroller-pushing mothers, tourists and joggers…are all awestruck. And, we […]
Business Lessons Learned from My Diabetic Daughter
Yesterday marked six years since my daughter was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. She was nearly four years old. Also known as Type 1 diabetes, her condition means her pancreas does not make insulin, which is necessary to process food. She will be 10 years old next week and I have learned many lessons that translate […]
Welcome to My New Blog Home
To start off the New Year, I moved my blog to Word Press from Blogspot. It’s a work in progress so please think of my new blog location as a new office. You are welcome to pull up a chair, but there are still boxes, papers and other materials that need a proper home in […]
Concerning Customer Empathy:
Too Often, Decision Makers Forget How They Feel When They are Customers The other day I called the pediatrician’s office to schedule flu shots for my children “I would like to schedule an appointment. Which slots are available?” I asked. She offered, “If you visit our website, you can see the slots and select your […]
Why Eminence Building is a Must
So you’re reading an article or web surfing. You notice a competitor being quoted or published and wonder who died and made him or her the big expert. After all, you know at least as much as that bozo does. You wonder why your name or firm does not come up higher on web searches […]
Why I Never Miss Election Day
The following is an editorial I wrote during my freshman year at Ohio University when I was a staff writer for The Post, Ohio University’s independent student newspaper. I wrote this during the Cold War, just before President Ronald Reagan challenged Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, to tear down the […]
