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Who’s Leading Who In the White House?

Bea Fields — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:06:02 +0000

For years, we have heard rumors (only rumors) that Vice President Dick Cheney MAY have pulled a few of President Bush’s strings, making decisions right and left for our country. Now, we are hearing that Rham Emanual’s quest for the Mayorship of Chicago may be a good thing…that some feel he is too hard hitting, called too many shots. I’m not there…I don’t know! I only can go on what I hear, watch and read in the media (which can get anyone in trouble). But, it makes for interesting blog posts.

But the most telling information I have heard is from Cesar Milan (AKA The Dog Whisperer). During an interview last night on the Joy Behar Show, Milan pointed out that the majority of past Presidents have allowed their dogs to “lead the pack” and that this is a big No! No! in the world of pet owners…that letting a dog lead YOU sends the message that they are in charge. Well maybe they are!

I know I am also a violator of this. I have been working with my dog Rosie to be more of a follower than “pulling me” on our walks. I don’t know how many … Read the rest of the post

Leadership Coaching Lesson: Shake Things Up!

Bea Fields — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:39:36 +0000

If you have not read the recent article in Fast Company about Nike’s CEO John Parker shook up the shoe industry, I think it’s something we all need to start considering….shaking things up. Many criticize Parker for being eccentric and irreverent. I just think he wants to be the best and to be the best you can’s keep doing the things you always have done them. As a matter of fact, my daughter bought a pair of dress pumps recently with the nike air cushion built in…ahhh…felt great!

Do you think Steve Jobs is boring? Mediocre? Doesn’t shake things up? Look at how he has changed our world. Many of you will feel that he has made things worth with our addiction to the iPhone, iPod, iPad and all of the apps that keep flying out of Apple, but at the end of the day, Steve Jobs has revolutionized the digital industry.

And, I just can’t end this post without talking about Lady Gaga’s meat dress. I know PETA is all in a tizzy, but I am not quite sure that this stunt was to show us she is a meat eater or animal killer. Mabye just the opposite…how … Read the rest of the post

Happy Labor Day!

Bea Fields — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:45:37 +0000

Wishing you all a great Labor Day!

As a reminder. Our 12 week blogging course starts next monday, September 13 at 1 EDT. For more info go to http;//blog. becomeabloggingmaniac.com

Have a fun & safe holiday.

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A Classic Case of the Brain Getting Hijacked: Two Thumbs Up for Dustin Johnson

Bea Fields — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:26:40 +0000

At 3:00 on Sunday afternoon, I turned to my husband as we watched the final round of the PGA championship, and said: “Dustin Johnson is going to win this tournament.” Of course, Mike just nodded like he was trying to appease me.

As Johnson closes in on the tournament, things start to turn. He is in the lead on 17, and I am jumping around like a mad woman, and Mike reminds me that I am “calling it too soon”. Darn…he was right.

If you didn’t watch the final round, you may have heard that Johnson was leading until the 18th hole, when he lost a shot but gained a chance for a 3-way playoff for the championship. But, when he headed to the clubhouse, the course of events drastically changed. Johnson was informed by a PGA official that on hole 17, he hit his ball out of a bunker (which to me looked like a small piece of dirt…it looked like grass that had been trampled on all day and the dirt had just become exposed, and spectators were STANDING IN THE BUNKER, which I have NEVER seen in my life and I don’t recall seeing a … Read the rest of the post

Travel and Give Back to a Great Cause

Bea Fields — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:46:27 +0000

In business, tying your company to a charitable cause is a great way to give back and to attract a younger demographic. Generation Y is known for doing business with companies who “give back” to charitable causes.

A travel company out of Austrailia: Travel Insurance Direct and its customers have helped to raise $287,000 (AUD) by donating some proceeds to the Footprints Network as a way to expand projects related to poverty around the world. This is a wonderful example of servant leadership and “giving back”.

For more information on the company, visit Travel Insurance Direct or Footprints Network .

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