Travel and how the Smile is the one and only, tried-and-true, international language.
Whatever the language of a country or the languages that you speak may be, the smile is globally well received. One of the great opportunities that being a successful business owner has afforded me is the ability to travel internationally. I often travel not only for business purposes but also for reunions, leisure, or vacations […]
Levity, humor, empathy, and relatability in communication.
How these 4 traits can diffuse situations and strengthen relations. What is business if not human interaction? Just observe people walking to different businesses and vendors. No matter the product or the service, it is all human interaction at the core. At the end of each day, it is relationships that we experience and feel […]
The Positive Feedback Loop – saying Thank You
What does gratitude have to do with good business practices? You know what’s taken for granted and often quite undervalued? Saying, “thank you.” When we hear it often, it’s almost invisible and trite. Yet, the moment it’s missing; oh, it’s quite noticeable. Especially when it really doesn’t cost much to begin with and even more […]
Give Some Summer Lovin’
I guess the adage “time flies when you’re having fun” is really true, as Summer always seem to speed by so quickly. Just one month left before it’s back-to-school for the kids and back-to-the-grind for us. Hopefully, you are able capture quality time with a family vacation, but this time of year also presents the […]
The Gift of Giving
Time to finalize your wish lists – the holidays are here. I always love this time of year, as it reminds me of all I have to be thankful for. But why reserve gratitude for the month of December? Wouldn’t it be great if everyone maintained the warm-and-fuzzy holiday spirit year-long? Spirit is the backbone […]
Human Spirit
As the Andy Williams song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Ok, turkey dinners, excessive parties and presents aside, the best thing about the holiday season is the human spirit. It’s about giving thanks and giving back. When I first started Sudsies more than 15 years ago, I sought out the Chamber […]
