A new year is here, and if you’re like me, you’re already thinking about how much you want to accomplish in 2020 – and the limited time you have to do it. If you find yourself whining that “there aren’t enough hours in the day,” know you’re not alone. But you should also know that
According to research, the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is ridiculously high, and it’s only getting higher. According to the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, studies have found the number of Americans who are “extremely stressed at work” range between 29 percent to 40 percent. Am I the only
It’s funny how we talk about time – we spend it, save it, buy it. Time is money, and even when we have “free time,” well, it’s not really free is it? As a business leader, time is your greatest asset – and probably your biggest challenge as well. There just aren’t enough hours in
Let’s be honest: Writing a resume is a drag. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret: reading one is no picnic either. But since just about all employers require it, resumes are kind of a necessary evil. But that doesn't mean they're not useful. Learning how to write a killer resume
Starting a business takes guts. Running a successful business requires a whole lot more. Results Driven Leadership picks up where most business owners fail, providing the training, coaching and mentorship owners and managers need to positively impact their company’s culture, reputation, and bottom line. At RDL, our mission is to guide businesses toward their full
When it comes to business development, one of the biggest challenges professionals face is finding time to do it all. I deal with this dilemma every single day. In fact, to be honest I’ve been spending the last 6 months working on a project that has been so demanding I’ve found little time to do
Six months ago I was introduced to Chef Bill Bracken by the late and wonderful Orange County icon Phyllis Ann Marshall. From that meeting I was fortunate to be invited onto his Culinary Advisory Board for Bracken’s Kitchen. Since then, I (and others) have been working on various projects designed to increase our span of
Whether you’re Mother Teresa or Ebenezer Scrooge, you can’t deny it; Giving back to the community is a good thing. Guess what else? It’s also good for business. Not only is it an excellent way to promote your products and services – and get great exposure while doing it – but most importantly, you get
Curfews, makeup, training bras, real bras, mood swings, BOYS!… Raising kids as a single parent is never easy, but raising a teenage daughter as a single dad? Well, that can be frustrating at best and sheer torture at worst. From boyfriends and prom dresses to teen angst, drugs and alcohol, navigating those teen girl waters
In today’s world, working from home isn’t simply a perk for entrepreneurs who can’t yet afford their own office space. More and more, America’s workers – both entrepreneurs and employees – are working from the comfort (and connectivity) of their own home. My business, Penn Ultimate Consulting, has allowed me the opportunity to work from
