In the war of the TV Chef’s, what are we truly hoping to see - Gordon Ramsay’s next explosion, or Nigella’s latest recipe? What about the Chef competitions, which formats do you prefer?
Would you rather watch a troop of up-and-comings be berated, sworn at and basically reduced to slathering heaps ...
Singer-songwriter Stew spins improvisatory songs drawn from his seemingly endless stable of stories and ideas. His musical Passing Strange won a Tony for Best Book in 2008. Singer/raconteur Stew combines elements of cabaret, soul and subversive pop to create a unique style he's dubbed "Afro-baroque." Frequently likened to ...
I would like to introduce you to Yvonne Ingley; a lovely, wise woman I have been fortunate enough to hear speak on several occasions. The last time she gave a presentation entitled: SORRY IS JUST A WORD.... an apology is a whole experience and she was kind enough to write ...
“Your child has brain damage” is on the list of things you never want to hear, but in June of 2007 those were the exact words I heard just one day after my son was born. A few minutes later they told me that he would probably ...
I've always been a fan of Brian Tracy, with particular emphasis on his time-management advice. As such, one of the books I have found personally helpful is "Eat That Frog!".
Recently I was lucky enough to stumble upon this little video (about 3 minutes), that illustrates the point nicely.
Have a look ...
If desperation is the mother of innovation, then ignorance might be its father. In the early stages of a company, being protected from external influences can be a powerful stimulant for creativity and innovation. Why? For the same reason that we often see some of ...
I just got back from my Toastmasters (International) meeting were someone used the following quote, I just had to share:
It doesn't matter if you get butterflies in your stomach when you get up to speak, in fact, it's expected. Just make sure they are all flying in formation.
Building your contact list isn't an 'all-you-can-eat' contest
Ivan Misner ( founder and chairman of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization) has written a very insightful article. I've always liked Ivan's writing style, and he hasn't let us down with this article.
"Businesspeople unfamiliar with referral networking sometimes lose sight ...