So what do Valentine’s Day and the Olympics have in common? Easy answer – Passion, desire, commitment; and, while the sentiment may be directed differently, they both draw on our emotional and physical senses . Last night , my husband and I were watching the speed skating, luge and woman’s mogul skiing. While, I am far from an Olympic athlete, my emotions were running high, as a former skater and skier I was racing the track and coming down the mountain, in my mind. I was feeling the gliding of my skates and my knees bouncing as I navigated the track, feeling the pressure of the moguls beneath my skis.

So what are you feeling passionate about on this day? Think about the passion you have for a loved one, a family member, a child, and try to relate that passion to something else in you life that you have desire and commitment around. Is it you business? Is it a sport, a hobby? Find that feeling and absorb it all . Breathe it in, let it live in you, embrace it and when you feel solid in your emotions and the feeeeling of it all; write down what you feel and develop and action plan to make that passion a reality. Let me know if you need help!

Have an amazing, fun and passion filled Valentine’s Day!

How do you look at the people who work for you?  I hope it is with respect and appreciation.  Today, Oprah’s show featured Larry O’Donnell, CEO of Waste Management, Inc. It was startling what he learned about his company when her went undercover. He did this, because he truly wanted to understand what was going on in the jobs and lives of the hourly workers. As a result he was able to make some very positive changes that would effect folks on the job and in their personal lives. It is  important that you are willing to look beyond your own walls and meeting rooms, reach out and get to know the people that make your business run; those that see your customer every day.  When the front line is happy your customers will see it on their faces and hear it in their voices. Your staff with hold you in high respect and will work their hearts out for you.  You be loyal to them and they will return the loyalty three fold. Your employees with feel appreciated and validated