Business

Avoiding the Danger of New

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

New here? Feel free to explore the site, leave a comment, and subscribe to get free updates from Personal PR. Thanks for stopping by!So, in case you haven’t noticed yet, it’s the new year. I rang it in with a box of tissues and some zinc and vitamin c, fighting whatever illness I’ve somehow caught. […]

LRS Classic: The Secret to Leadership

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Tonight I shook this man’s hand. Let me say, hearing John Maxwell speak was truly an inspirational, life-changing experience. Every word he said felt like it was written just for me. And I’m sure I’m not the only one in the room who felt that way.
But to be in the presence of a leader of […]

LRS Classic: Say less, influence more.

Monday, August 6th, 2007

Robert Greenleaf once said, “Many attempts to communicate are nullified by saying too much.” I don’t know when or why he said this, but it does illustrate the power of listening. The power of listening is that it helps you build relationships. Relationships that can work for you.
After all, people don’t want to know about you. They […]

LRS Classics: Multitasking vs. Time Management: What’s the best way to get things done?

Friday, July 13th, 2007

As I start writing this post, I’m also brainstorming, talking to a friend, adding to my to-do list, outlining a project, remembering what groceries I need to pick up and eating lunch. Chances are, I’ll finish this post later, while I’m watching the news or catching up with my sister or a friend on the […]

LRS Classics: The Power of Now: What Sets Gen Y Apart

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

It seems like the more I read, the more I see people my age blogging about work, careers and how we’ll face the challenges and opportunities we know are coming. As a part of the conversation myself, I’ve been very interested in how workers in different generations view this topic of our generation. Today, over […]

LRS Classics: Forget Multitasking (If You Can) – Five Tips for Getting Stuff Done

Monday, July 9th, 2007

I just finished a great book called Getting Things Done, by David Allen. It was about more than time management – it focuses on really managing all you do rather than letting it control you. I’d definitely recommend it as a great read.
Though at this point in my career I can see how a lot […]

LRS Classics: When the Grass is Greener, Stick to Your Own “Yard”

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

It’s the heart of the summer. Cookouts, sunshine, long days – yard work. As a new girl on the block, my lawn says a lot about me. The neighbors might not see my sparkling clean kitchen. They may not rifle through my drawers and see neat folds and organization. But my yard. That’s one thing […]