by debidrecksler | Jul 20, 2008 | Family
You know what I love about life…never knowing what’s around the corner. Even if someone could look into a crystal ball and tell me exactly what the future will hold…I would choose not to know. My reasoning is…I want to live every day as if it...
by debidrecksler | Jul 18, 2008 | Human Interest
Do not promise what you can’t deliver! I have written about this before in regard to the sales and service industry…. I believe it should apply to life in general.Most people who make empty promises do not have bad intentions… they just don’t...
by debidrecksler | Jul 18, 2008 | Business
After several years of interviewing people for my newspaper and magazine columns, I became what I call a detail person. I was a better listener…more attuned to what the person I was interviewing was sharing with me.I found that this has helped me tremendously in...
by debidrecksler | Jul 17, 2008 | Business
The greatest lessons I received on being a successful entreprenuer came from observing my Father in action. As a young girl, I jumped at every opportunity to be by his side listening and learning.I remember one day watching an irate customer come flying through his...
by debidrecksler | Jul 16, 2008 | Business
One of the concerns I’ve heard over and over again from job seekers is “What if they think I’m overqualified?” The advice they’ve gotten has mostly been tone yourself down or they will think you’re after their job.Though the advice...
by debidrecksler | Jul 15, 2008 | Human Interest
People waiting for their ship to come in often miss the journey along the way .Compare it to a baby’s first steps…Parents clap and cheer, taking pictures to immortalize that precious moment that will one day lead to bigger steps, and finally the big...
by debidrecksler | Jul 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
Young people often ask me for help selling themselves to prospective employers. The competition is tough out there and any ideas for standing out are always appreciated.Here are a few simple suggestions that can make a world of difference.How can you make a great...
by debidrecksler | Jul 13, 2008 | Human Interest
Every day I read heartwarming stories about people who open their hearts and wallets to help those less fortunate …These aren’t necessarily rich folks but rather regular people or the guy on the street as I like to call them. People who know that they can...
by debidrecksler | Jul 12, 2008 | Family
Today is my youngest daughter’s 25 th birthday. It seems like yesterday she was a toddler taking “charge” of her baby brother. I remember sitting on the floor with them watching the two of them laughing and playing together, thinking to...
by debidrecksler | Jul 11, 2008 | Family
When my Father passed away, he left his 5 children an Ethical Will. On this paper, he expressed the way he hoped his children would live their lives and treat others. I was so inspired by his words, I wrote one to my 4 children and tucked it away amongst my most...
