by debidrecksler | Aug 14, 2009 | Business
I just received my 55 th call in seven months from AT&T representatives, asking me if I would like to advertise my commercial cleaning business in their Yellow Pages. Each time, I told the representative that I’ve been advertising my business in The Yellow...
by debidrecksler | Aug 12, 2009 | Human Interest
Stress is debilitating and sometimes it’s difficult to work your way around it. So what do you do? You can either uncork it and let it explode, which isn’t good for your health or you can face it head on which is much more of a challenge but a better...
by debidrecksler | Aug 10, 2009 | Human Interest
Why do some people command the room the moment they walk through the door? They appear to possess self confidence and a positive energy that naturally radiates to others. How do they acquire the skills that make them stand out from others?My father, always known for...
by debidrecksler | Aug 7, 2009 | Human Interest
With the job market more challenging than ever, here are a few tips for making yourself stand out among the competition.Make sure your resume is personalized for the job you are applying for. It’s great to have a well written resume but if it is too general it...
by debidrecksler | Aug 5, 2009 | Human Interest
Last week I slipped away for a spontaneous two day vacation. I made a reservation at a Hampton Inn which I always choose because of their great service and emphasis on cleanliness. This particular Hampton Inn was in the beautiful historic district of downtown...
by debidrecksler | Aug 3, 2009 | Human Interest
How does your here and now…your reality… fit into the vision you have for your future. It’s important to find that balance in life between what is and what can be.Every day, the average person gets a daily dose of reality, some of it we would gladly...
by debidrecksler | Aug 2, 2009 | Human Interest
Sometimes we stray so far from our aspirations, we have a hard time finding our way back. It’s easier to complain about how unfair life is than to actually work at getting back on track.Blaming everybody and everything else accomplishes absolutely nothing. What...
by debidrecksler | Jul 29, 2009 | Business
When applying for a job , there is a fine line between tooting your own horn and bragging. I don’t believe it is necessary to tone yourself down when applying for a job out of fear of intimidating the interviewer. Be True To Yourself But I do think there’s...
by debidrecksler | Jul 27, 2009 | Business
If you expect good customer service, you can set the mood for a positive experience. Imagine the following scenarios:You walk into a store to make a purchase and the salesman sees you as he’s finishing up with another customer. He walks over to you with an...
by debidrecksler | Jul 24, 2009 | Human Interest
When you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom, there’s only one way to go and that’s up. It’s the climb back up that is a challenge. This is when it’s important to have what I call a spirit circle. Meaningful relationships include a lot more...
