Let’s Meet in Batavia!

“Let’s meet at the Batavia rest stop on the NYS Thruway,” John Bradley said. John works for the Alcott Group, a PEO in Buffalo, with a main office is on Long Island. We decided to meet half way between Rochester and Buffalo. Not sure where Batavia was and where we...

INNOVATION… Are You Innovative?

My first introduction and curiosity about innovation came a few years ago, after a meaningful discussion with Ken Morrelly, President of the Long Island Forum for Technology. He talked with me about various projects at LIFT and about new ways of accomplishing things. A few months ago, he wrote a...

Uberchic Here I Come!

Image via Wikipedia I met Kennedy Moore, producer of the web site, AskANewYorker.com a few weeks ago at my NYC office. I don't remember how we originally connected, but I love meeting new people and exploring new opportunities so we met. Kennedy is a neat person. His site is geared...

McDonald’s Leadership Skills….

When I met with Adina Genn for breakfast the other day, she handed me a book, “Everything I Know about Business I Learned at McDonald’s – the 7 Leadership Principles that Drive Break Out Success.” “Thanks so much,” I said. “I read on Facebook that you co-wrote this book with...

Happy Valentine’s Day…

Image via Wikipedia Happy Valentine's Day... Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great time to remind people that you care about them and you appreciate everything that they do for you... Every year, I find myself buying something or doing something special for my staff. Without...

What You Learn About People After They Leave…

Image via Wikipedia When I worked for someone else, I didn't talk on the phone to friends. I didn't email my boyfriend or my parents. I didn't check my voice mail or text messages. And I certainly didn't check my social networking sites! When I went to work, I went...

How Do You Deal With Emails?

Image via Wikipedia Like most people, I send out a lot of emails. I send messages to clients, prospects, media and even vendors. I know everyone is busy. Most people have a portable email device and check their emails regularly. The one thing that bothers me most, is when I...

Travel to Egypt on a Saturday?

Image via Wikipedia On most weekends, we just hang out at home. We don't really do anything exciting. But, yesterday, my family and I traveled back in time to early Egypt when there were Pharaohs and slaves. We met a group of EO'ers (Entrepreneur Organization) and their families at an...

Inspiration by Guest Blogger, Lisa Gordon

A little inspiration goes a long way…I’m not going to lie, heading up the newest branch is not an easy feat. It’s a lot of meetings, a lot of introductions, a lot of pitching, a lot of hard work and determination to garner new business, build relationships with local media...