Liz Trocchio Smith
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Monday, February 24, 2014 Good morning, My good friend Susan in Dallas sent this article to me several months back and I just came across it again. In this first quarter of the new year, I’m amazed at how many people tell me they are crazy busy and have little time to spare, so I thought it was fitting to share. The article is from FastCompany.com. Back in 1991, Warren…
Monday, February 17, 2014 Good morning, Think you’ll wait until your 60s to retire? If you’re like most American workers, that amounts to over four decades of focus on your career. Of course, the types of effort required and the things you’ll prioritize will change during that time, but still: It helps to have some serious motivation to sustain you. And who’s better at tapping inner drive than a U.S….
Monday, February 10, 2014 Good morning, Olympians aren’t necessarily the most physically gifted people in the world, but they do have something that less-accomplished athletes do not: heart. I reached what made gold medalist great leaders, and here is what I discovered. To lead like a gold medalist, adopt these techniques for winning. Practice with your entire being – The old saying “practice makes perfect” isn’t quite right. Olympic gold medalists…
Monday, January 27, 2014 Good morning, Many leaders are competent but few qualify as remarkable. If you want to join the ranks of the best of the best, make sure you embody all these qualities all the time. It isn’t easy, but the rewards can be truly phenomenal. Awareness – There is a difference between management and employees, bosses and workers. Leaders understand the nature of this difference and accept…
Monday, January 13, 2014 Good morning, People often ask me how I manage to do so many things. I run, bike, yoga, constantly continuing my education, run a business, coach professionals, consult companies, speak regularly, travel, socialize, connect people, help friends, get involved in charitable events, sleep six to seven hours a night, have date nights with my husband, spend time with family and friends, worship, and love on my…
Monday, January 6, 2014 Good morning and Happy New Year! It’s a new year, a fresh start, out with the old and in with the new! Time to throw out those bad habits and really make some New Year’s Resolutions, but keep them this time, right, past the end of January! Well, I am here to help you with setting some achievable goals and making sure you stay on track…
Monday, December 23, 2013 Good morning, Next week we will wrap up our 42 Rules to Lead, by Jonathan Rosenberg with Google, but let’s stop this week to celebrate the season of Christmas. Enjoy time with your family and friends and count the many blessing you have. Merry Christmas!
Monday, December 2, 2013 Good morning , Yes, it is already December! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends, of course those that don’t work retail and that didn’t have to go in and stand on their feet all day and night and wait on people wanting to save a few pennies. I know we are in the middle of a series about the 42 Rules to…
Monday, October 28, 2013 Good morning, This past weekend, after spending months with several of my classmates planning, I attended my High School Reunion. No, I didn’t forget to tell you the number of years the reunion was, as it really doesn’t matter here, but it has been a lot of years since I was in high school. I attended high school in the D/FW area, so travel for…
Monday, September 30, 2013 Good morning , In today’s new millennium of workers, how important is it to be a Likeable Leader? Some experts say very important. Below are the Top 11 Traits of a Likeable Leader for Today’s Millennium, by top owners of today’s millennium companies. Read on, then weigh in. 1. A Balance of Firmness and Understanding The Millennials entering the work force are not accustomed to the…
Monday, August 19, 2013 Good morning , Each year I spend a week of my vacation volunteering as a camp counselor at an amazing place called Camp Oasis. Camp Oasis is a camp for kids ages 6 to 17 who suffer from Crohn’s Disease. I myself was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease when I was 17 years old and have battled with the disease for many decades, so I have…
Monday, August 12, 2013 Good morning , People often ask me who were my mentors when I was “growing” up in the commercial real estate business. As I would always look back, I so often knew the one or two mentors who made a difference in my career and never hesitated to mention them. I also knew the one or two bosses that still stick out in my mind who where…