Life Lessons with AHA guy- Mitchell Levy.

CEO in 10 presents Krissi Barr, author of The FIDO Factor.

What could humans - and especially business professionals - possibly learn from dogs about leadership?

As it turns out, a lot.

The Fido Factor is a groundbreaking take on success that will get you barking up the right tree. It goes where no business book has gone before. That's because dogs exude a leadership genius that can only come from domesticated quadrupeds with wet noses and expressive tails.

The Fido Factor's core message is that dogs can motivate each of us to become a more effective leader at work. The four "Fido Factors" are:

• Faithful leaders earn the trust of their team and their customers by doing the right things and living up to their word.

• Inspirational leaders move people to do the meaningful and the extraordinary.

• Determined leaders combine perseverance with a dose of fearlessness to keep moving toward goals.

• Observant leaders are committed to taking in as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions.

This isn't a cute little book about puppies and it won't teach you how to beg. It's a roadmap to leadership success with dogs as your guides. And it all adds up to a fresh take on leadership with insights that can have a profound impact on you as an individual and on your career as a leader.

So unleash your preconceived notions and get ready for some tail-wagging good ideas about becoming the best leader you can be. A quick read that's sprinkled with humor, The Fido Factor is the perfect tool to help you - and your entire team - get a leg up at work.

CEO in 10 presents Krissi Barr, author of The FIDO Factor.

What could humans - and especially business professionals - possibly learn from dogs about leadership?

As it turns out, a lot.

The Fido Factor is a groundbreaking take on success that will get you barking up the right tree. It goes where no business book has gone before. That's because dogs exude a leadership genius that can only come from domesticated quadrupeds with wet noses and expressive tails.

The Fido Factor's core message is that dogs can motivate each of us to become a more effective leader at work. The four "Fido Factors" are:

• Faithful leaders earn the trust of their team and their customers by doing the right things and living up to their word.

• Inspirational leaders move people to do the meaningful and the extraordinary.

• Determined leaders combine perseverance with a dose of fearlessness to keep moving toward goals.

• Observant leaders are committed to taking in as much information as possible in order to make the best decisions.

This isn't a cute little book about puppies and it won't teach you how to beg. It's a roadmap to leadership success with dogs as your guides. And it all adds up to a fresh take on leadership with insights that can have a profound impact on you as an individual and on your career as a leader.

So unleash your preconceived notions and get ready for some tail-wagging good ideas about becoming the best leader you can be. A quick read that's sprinkled with humor, The Fido Factor is the perfect tool to help you - and your entire team - get a leg up at work.

Gracefully-Yours presents Mentoring Monday with Rick Tocquigny discussing gender inequality.

Visit www.gracefully-yours.com to purchase your favorite encouragement and mentoring greeting cards.

Gracefully-Yours presents Mentoring Monday with Rick Tocquigny discussing gender inequality.

Visit www.gracefully-yours.com to purchase your favorite encouragement and mentoring greeting cards.

PLANNING A WINTER VACATION THIS YEAR?

THE SOONER YOU LOCK IN YOUR PLANS, THE BETTER. IN FACT, A RECENT REPORT FINDS A SPIKE IN SKI DESTINATION BOOKINGS THE FIRST WEEK OF FALL.

HERE WITH TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY PLANS, IS TRAVEL EXPERT MELANIE FISH.

 

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS:

 

WHAT ARE SOME KEY CONSIDERATIONS YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHEN MAKING YOUR WINTER VACATION PLANS?

 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING THE BEST DESTINATION FOR YOUR GROUP OR FAMILY?

 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ACT QUICKLY WHEN IT COMES TO BOOKING YOUR VACATION DESTINATION?

 

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR KEEPING THE KIDS HAPPY AND ENTERTAINED DURING THE TRIP?

 

WHERE CAN WE GO TO GET STARTED ON PLANNING OUR WINTER VACATIONS?

 

About Melanie FishMelanie Fish is HomeAway’s travel expert and speaks to journalists daily about the fastest growing segment in the travel industry – vacation home rentals. She has happily shared travel trends and tips at the New York Times Travel Show, in magazines including Rachael Ray Every Day and Glamour, on regular #TravelTuesday TV segments, and with TODAY show producers as they planned an hour-long broadcast from a HomeAway castle in Scotland.

PLANNING A WINTER VACATION THIS YEAR?

THE SOONER YOU LOCK IN YOUR PLANS, THE BETTER. IN FACT, A RECENT REPORT FINDS A SPIKE IN SKI DESTINATION BOOKINGS THE FIRST WEEK OF FALL.

HERE WITH TIPS TO HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WINTER HOLIDAY PLANS, IS TRAVEL EXPERT MELANIE FISH.

 

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS:

 

WHAT ARE SOME KEY CONSIDERATIONS YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHEN MAKING YOUR WINTER VACATION PLANS?

 

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING THE BEST DESTINATION FOR YOUR GROUP OR FAMILY?

 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO ACT QUICKLY WHEN IT COMES TO BOOKING YOUR VACATION DESTINATION?

 

WHAT TIPS DO YOU HAVE FOR KEEPING THE KIDS HAPPY AND ENTERTAINED DURING THE TRIP?

 

WHERE CAN WE GO TO GET STARTED ON PLANNING OUR WINTER VACATIONS?

 

About Melanie FishMelanie Fish is HomeAway’s travel expert and speaks to journalists daily about the fastest growing segment in the travel industry – vacation home rentals. She has happily shared travel trends and tips at the New York Times Travel Show, in magazines including Rachael Ray Every Day and Glamour, on regular #TravelTuesday TV segments, and with TODAY show producers as they planned an hour-long broadcast from a HomeAway castle in Scotland.

NATIONAL FARMERS DAY IS OCTOBER 12

October is a Fitting Time to Celebrate U.S. Farmers as They Near the End of Harvest…

Surprising Facts About the Peoeple Who Produce the Dairy Foods You Eat & Drink

 

Even though there are dairy farms in all 50 states, most Americans have never set foot on a farm. Therefore, most people may not realize that there are some 42,000 dairy farm families and 1,200 dairy plants throughout the country.

 

But more importantly, the way dairy farms are run – and the people who run them -- are far from the traditional notion that most of us may have.  The modern dairy farmer tends to be younger and tech savvy, but just like their forebears, they are on the job 24/7.

 

Still, modern dairy farming is more efficient than in the past, with technology on some farms taking on tasks that humans could never have imagined, such as letting farmers monitor eating, standing, walking and relaxation times of every cow. Automatic calf feeders make sure that farm babies can drink milk for nourishment on demand, any time of day or night.

 

And when it’s time to milk the cows, technology often comes into play -- in a big way. Milking machines automatically locate the cows’ udders, clean them and then attach to the cow, with little human intervention.  It’s just one of many advances that allow today’s modern dairy farmer to deliver that fresh milk that goes into the many dairy products Americans enjoy every day.

Dairy Farmer Joe Kelsay explains what life is really like on the modern dairy farm.   Joe will also talk about the latest trends in farming -- and why next to his cows, technology is a dairy farmer’s best friend.

NATIONAL FARMERS DAY IS OCTOBER 12

October is a Fitting Time to Celebrate U.S. Farmers as They Near the End of Harvest…

Surprising Facts About the Peoeple Who Produce the Dairy Foods You Eat & Drink

 

Even though there are dairy farms in all 50 states, most Americans have never set foot on a farm. Therefore, most people may not realize that there are some 42,000 dairy farm families and 1,200 dairy plants throughout the country.

 

But more importantly, the way dairy farms are run – and the people who run them -- are far from the traditional notion that most of us may have.  The modern dairy farmer tends to be younger and tech savvy, but just like their forebears, they are on the job 24/7.

 

Still, modern dairy farming is more efficient than in the past, with technology on some farms taking on tasks that humans could never have imagined, such as letting farmers monitor eating, standing, walking and relaxation times of every cow. Automatic calf feeders make sure that farm babies can drink milk for nourishment on demand, any time of day or night.

 

And when it’s time to milk the cows, technology often comes into play -- in a big way. Milking machines automatically locate the cows’ udders, clean them and then attach to the cow, with little human intervention.  It’s just one of many advances that allow today’s modern dairy farmer to deliver that fresh milk that goes into the many dairy products Americans enjoy every day.

Dairy Farmer Joe Kelsay explains what life is really like on the modern dairy farm.   Joe will also talk about the latest trends in farming -- and why next to his cows, technology is a dairy farmer’s best friend.

Seizing an emerging trend in adult coloring, P&G Alum Grace Lenon has created a unique coloring book that has a "give back element."

-made it differentiated by featuring designs inspired by stained glass (others were mostly featuring gardens/flowers)

-focused on a clear n narrow target... church goers...yet made sure it did not alienate non-church going people or people from other religions (as this was sold in SG which has a mix of religions); 

-packaged nicely... ready for gift giving...included color pencils so it can be used immediately... the whole idea of instant gratification 

-completed in 2 months (we work best under crunch timing :-))

And...most importantly, it was done for a good cause.... all proceeds were donated to build a primary school and house for the Canossian sisters in Myanmar.