A signal through the noise…

Greetings!OK, we are trying to use this Blog, Facebook, twitter, Linked In stuff to some kind of helpful outcome. We are trying to reach out and communicate in a worthwhile way. Alas. So much of this is just...crap.What to do? What not to do? Jeff Newelt knows. This guy connects people. He conveys thoughtful, useful, [...]

A signal through the noise…2016-12-01T14:55:24+00:00

To all that’s to come…YES!

Greetings! I filled out a survey yesterday and one of the questions was, "What is your greatest disappointment?" I just couldn't think of anything. How nice! Today, adopt a sense of humor and of the absurd and consider this question..."What if everything in your life has set you up perfectly for this moment?" Accept the [...]

To all that’s to come…YES!2016-12-01T14:55:24+00:00

The more Post Its…the worse your biz is…

Greetings! Did you see that movie, A Beautiful Mind with Russell Crow? Remember that creepy scene...it's of his backyard shed, which is crazy-covered with little bits of paper, spelling out his conspiracy theories? Does your office look like that? Are there Post Its everywhere? I know this to be true: The more Post Its, the [...]

The more Post Its…the worse your biz is…2016-12-01T14:55:24+00:00

Friends for 36 years…

Greetings!Look how cute we are! Courtney, Maureen, Cathy and I have been friends since freshman year in high school. I am so pleased that we have maintained our friendship. We love hanging out and make each other laugh. Courtney lives in Utah, Maureen in North Carolina, Cathy in Wisconsin...and I live in Missourah. Our next [...]

Friends for 36 years…2016-12-01T14:55:25+00:00

One and done…how much TRY will you buy?

I LOVE the NCAA tournament. It's one and done. You win or go home. At General Electric, Inc. Jack Welch told his team that they would be #1 or #2 in every market they entered...or they would go home. And he gave them a limited time to do it. One or two quarters sometimes. He [...]

One and done…how much TRY will you buy?2016-12-01T14:55:25+00:00

Write it down…and act “as if…”

Greetings!One of the inmates at Davis Correctional Facility in Holdenville gave me a copy of this book. I read it in a couple of hours. I loved it! It's an easy, inspiring read and it nicely describes what it takes to be mentored and mentor others.I took up the author's challenge to write down my [...]

Write it down…and act “as if…”2016-12-01T14:55:25+00:00

My Biz Planning…with AGE…

Greetings! Today, Al Levi, Gail Gudell (my sis and controller) and I met for our sixth annual AGE (Al, Gail, El) retreat. We explore our Biz Plans...and we come away with fabulous ideas for making our wildest dreams come true. We break for great food and yoga class. Oh, and we do this at Al [...]

My Biz Planning…with AGE…2016-12-01T14:55:25+00:00

When asked…have something to SAY…

Greetings! On Sunday night I will be GLUED to the TV. It’s Oscar night! I love the gowns and the stars and the celebration of art. Some movies qualify as art. One that makes the grade: Slumdog Millionaire. Like life, this movie is at once deeply disturbing and completely hopeful. The music is intoxicating. The [...]

When asked…have something to SAY…2016-12-01T14:55:25+00:00

Give me a T…for Team Bare Bones Biz!

Greetings!It was a big day for Bare Bones Biz! Our virtual team got together yesterday. Hurray! Gail and Eleanor (Yai Yai) wrapped up 2008 and got ready for Uncle Sam. Shauna is ready to expand our seminar and consulting reach. Michelle is geared up to grow our online services. Jon is making sure that it [...]

Give me a T…for Team Bare Bones Biz!2016-12-01T14:55:26+00:00

While others shrink…it’s time to go go grow!

Greetings!Come on. Put your big pants on. Step into some high heels. Quit quivering and GROW your company. The money is there and the time is NOW.Of course. I want you to keep score (KFP is the place to be!) and make good financial decisions. This is all about your CHOICE to expand. Craft your [...]

While others shrink…it’s time to go go grow!2016-12-01T14:55:26+00:00