Why I Don’t Like The “C” Word
There’s a word I’ve come to be highly suspicious of. The “C” word. Whenever I hear it, I’m alerted to be careful of what’s coming next. Because what’s next may be pretty unpleasant. What’s...
Author: Linda Allen
Fighting Anxiety With Worry? Yes, Really.
Stress, anxiety, worry. They’re all bad, right? As it turns out, worry, done right, is actually our friend. Yes, it seems to be that pretty much all of us get a PhD in worry...
3 Creative Ways To Fund Your Side Hustle
So you have this killer idea for a side gig that you’re really excited about. And you’ve done a bit of research, so you’re pretty sure it will pay off financially once it’s up...
Reinvention – The New Normal
Remember the term “status quo?” It seems we don’t hear it as much as we used to. Back in Kansas, it meant that things were normal, and you knew what to expect from day...
It’s About Life – And The Role You Play Today
“You never really know a man until you understand things from his point of view, until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird I remember...
Favorite Chicago Restaurants – At YOUR Door!
It ‘s 10:30, and you’re starting to think about lunch. You’d love to go out for one of your favorite meals, but there’s too much work on your desk. There’s no way you can...
Did You Notice How Quickly Summer Is Going By?
August already? Wasn’t it just yesterday we were longing for Summer’s arrival? Maybe it’s just me, but it seems that the hours on my clock and the days on my calendar are clicking off...
Are You at a Career Crossroads?
Book Review: Winning Through Career Change by Steve Preston Steve Preston’s ‘Winning Through Career Change’ has one simple goal – to give readers all they need to achieve the brighter future they have been...
Perfect Reads For That Warm & Quiet Summer Night
You know those nights. It’s warm and there’s an almost eerie quiet in the air. You’re ready to escape but you’re not sure to where. Or even where or what you’re escaping from....
7 Tips For Taking Meeting Minutes And Save Time
Meeting are not always memorable, no matter how important they are. And taking meeting minutes casually can be ineffective if not done well. You’ve probably had those moments following the meeting when you...