Surprisingly enough, I feel awkward in the spotlight. I always have. I loved theatre in high school, but not for the reasons you may think. That was about playing a part. Letting people see the real me actually always felt a little scary. People often find this surprising because, I am seemingly outgoing, even comical….
“Show me your cell phone pictures, and I’ll show you what you value.” A photographer friend once said this to me and, from what I’ve been able to gather, it rings true. These pics often capture what matters most to us—the people, places, moments, memories… So if you’re on a quest to build a fulfilling…
“Who are you in secret?” That was the powerful question my pastor posed this last Sunday. He followed it with an additional thought-provoking challenge that caused me to pause and think: “Do you have light but no heat?” Take a moment; ponder that. It’s a question that pushes us to examine the authenticity of our…
I love to see small businesses that fully reflect their owners’ personal brands. Take a closer look into a successful small business and you’ll be certain to find an entrepreneur that is confident (and savvy) enough to be deliberate about allowing their personal brand to blossom and impact their organization’s brand. Some small business owners…
Are you a self employed entrepreneur? Even if you’re not, I’m sure you know one. And I’m certain you’ll agree that you’d be hard pressed to find a more hard-core, driven group of people. I see them as seeds packed with explosive potential. Given the right environment and conditions, they sprout into thriving businesses. They…
This month’s issue is for the entrepreneur or small/micro business owner who knows they need a brand overhaul and is choosing to do it themselves or at least keep it in-house. If that’s you, bravo! You’re a heck of a go-getter! Doing it yourself is a huge undertaking, especially if you do it well –…
When was the last time you took a step back and took a good long look at the foundation upon which your entire business stands? See any cracks? Uneven floors? Stuck windows? Maybe a few broken tiles? In midst of the hustle and bustle of daily operations, it’s easy to miss seeing the developing cracks in the underlying…
Are you prepared to step in front of the curtain and bring your brand’s personality to life? Standing out from the crowd requires more than just a polished brand image and a well-crafted marketing message. It’s crowded out there, and if you’re looking to get the attention – and loyalty – of your target audience,…
