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Staying the Course…Remaining Positive in Challenging Times

- I recently had the honor of participating as a panelist on "Thriving in Today's Economy" at the Michigan Business and Professional Association's Women and Leadership in the Workplace Conference. However, as the agenda unfolded, I found many notes I never had a chance to discuss. I wanted to share some experiences and how I get through challenging times.

Thoughts About The Future

- I need not tell anyone that times are changing.  Once a global leader in manufacturing, our country is in the process of transforming itself into the world's technology and idea incubator.

Open Your Sunroof and Feel the Drive!

- Like it our not, our lives are constantly changing. What was previously "normal" for us seems to have changed -” establishing a new normal that will most likely transform several more times as life progresses.

Off The Deeb End – It’s Time for Action

- Being in the White House is not the same as campaigning for the presidency. Following what will probably be a brief honeymoon with the politicians in Washington D.C. along with the lobbyists, the dissidents, and whoever and whatever, President Barack Obama will have his hands full.

The Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me or The Best Thing That Ever...

- One of the biggest things I've learned from doing the show "Anything is Possible" on WJR-AM week after week is that oft times in life the worst thing that ever happened to a person ultimately turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to that person.

From the Publisher: Doing what it takes … having drive and passion

- On my route to and from work, something struck me as odd. A man was standing at a bus stop with his bike. Bus stop, bike, frigid temperatures, inches of snow?

Take Steps Now to Embrace Change

- If you take a few minutes to think about it, 2008 has been an exciting year filled with opportunities, transition and historic events -- both positive and negative.

From the Publisher: Have you checked your service lately? – Don’t forget your existing...

- I recently called a vendor that I have been using for years; notice that I contacted them, to ask for an update on my account and what my options were for the coming year. 

Who is to blame for our economy? I am. It’s my fault.

- A few months ago I was reading some articles about the challenges and troubles we are facing.

Recession Requires ‘And’ Not ‘Or’

- Just this morning, I received two promotional mailings from companies vowing they are "not participating in the recession."

Wrong Economic Prescriptions for 2009

- The outgoing Bush White House and the incoming Obama administration appear to be only forward-looking regarding the financial crisis and not honestly evaluating the central reason we are having this economic catastrophe unparalleled in severity since the Great Depression.

Off Deeb End: Unforgivable

- Was the highly political and gutless action of the United States Senate to refuse to assist our nation's auto industry with a bridge loan to help General Motors, Ford and Chrysler survive, the beginning of the end?

Hope is Not a Strategy: A Letter to President Obama

- During the campaign, you offered America hope, and promised to restore a civility and practicality to the nation's highest office so that, together, we could rise to the challenges and opportunities that lay at our doorstep.

From the Publisher: Turning the “worry button” off and celebrating small accomplishments

- Unfortunately, it's human nature to worry and when the economy is slow these worries are heightened.

Why a Liberal Arts Education Will Prepare Students for Tomorrow’s Careers

- Not long ago, the U.S. Department of Labor projected that 80 percent of the children entering kindergarten will eventually enter jobs that don't even exist today!

Is the Grinch trying to steal Christmas?

- Everyone has been hit by the economic crisis and nonprofit organizations are certainly not the exception.

Off the Deeb End: Welcome, Mayor Cockrel

- After months of speculation and wondering what would happen in Detroit, the city now has a new mayor following the resignation of Kwame Kilpatrick.

Job Posting: CEO of Michigan

- What if we renamed the title of Governor to CEO?

Off the Deeb End: Congratulations to Barack Obama. He Really Has a Big Job...

- I'm really glad this historic political campaign is over. Never thought it would be.

Joe the Plumber….now Poor Joe

- For those of you who may not be aware, Joe is a plumber in Toledo, Ohio.

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