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Today's episode focuses on handling vendor solutions, from the initial sales pitch to implementation and day-to-day usage. Whether you're a small business owner or an executive at a large corporation, vendor solutions are essential to your business strategy. But how do you choose the right vendor, negotiate a good deal, and ensure their solution meets your needs? We dig into best practices...

Have you ever had that sinking feeling that your career isn't in alignment with your purpose? Ever felt the itch to make a change but are unsure how?  Today, we are joined by Rose Lopiano, the founder of "The Plant Life Chose Us." The vegan fitness coaching community is impacting thousands of lives worldwide for the better.  In this episode, we dig into "The Pivot" Rose took fr...

In-person networking opportunities are a leading channel to increase your future job prospects and support continued success in your current role.  In this episode, we will discuss the importance of joining organizations with in-person gatherings. We dig into the different types of organizations you can join, such as Community, Trade, Fraternal, or pure networking groups. Listen with us to help fi...

Ever heard the saying, “Your network is your net worth?” Mastering professional networking is one of the most important skills you can hone to reach your career goals.  What will you gain by building your network?  1️⃣ You’ll stay informed about industry developments and trends, which can be valuable for career development and staying current in your field.  2️⃣ You’ll be exposed to new opportunit...

The pain of discipline is a short-term discomfort that can lead to long-term rewards. To reach the goals we have set for ourselves, it is often necessary to commit to hard work and self-discipline. This can be challenging, especially with tasks we don't enjoy. The pain of regret can be much more difficult to bear. Missed opportunities, disappointment, or feelings of shame. We've all experi...

Ever heard the term “work smarter, not harder?” In this episode, we tackle that concept through a discussion with productivity expert and YouTube personality, Peter Akkies. Peter has developed a following teaching people to leverage technology and implement tools to stay on top of their day-to-day tasks and projects. He has a very popular YouTube channel (@PeterAkkies) where he discusses productiv...

How we approach our work and life can significantly impact our productivity and overall happiness. There are so many tasks to get done. It can seem like we have to do them all, and do them all now! If your mindset is "I have to do," then you're likely feeling drained by endless demands. What if we shifted our mindset from "I have to do this" to "I get to do this?" What...

In this episode, John Lee of TAPinto Nutley shares with us industry and journalism secrets that we can apply to boost our own business and even our own personal brands. TAPinto is a community resource that provides residents with the latest in local news, events, and opinions. John Lee is a “connectrapreneur” bringing together small businesses and local organizations together with local media to a...

In this episode, we get candid about things going on in our lives and how it’s impacted our own talent dilemma and need for reprioritization. This conversation concerns the Talent Dilemma from the leader or individual contributor aspect. As discussed in the previous episode, we are in a time where everyone needs to become flexible and adaptive to new challenges. Understanding our own priorities, w...

The talent dilemma is an issue in the 21st century. We are in a time where everyone needs to become flexible and adaptive to new challenges. It’s tough hiring the right people right now. If you manage staff, you’re probably worried about them leaving. As an employee, you may wonder if you should move on to “greener pastures.” To meet these challenges, individuals and leaders need to identify who t...

Did you know there is a correlation between empathy and performance? A study published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior found that people with high levels of empathy were more likely to be engaged at work. Empathy is often described as trying to understand and internalize someone else's feelings, experiences, problems, and challenges, even though you're not experiencing them. Our...

You often hear the phrase 'look for the silver lining' in life, but what does it mean? Have you ever seen a dark cloud with bright edges around it? This is known as a 'Silver Lining.' In this episode, Cristina uses a recent travel nightmare to expose the power of being "in the moment.” Join us for examples of a positive and present mindset and laughs at her expense! Come away i...

Conflict is a natural and inescapable part of living. When embraced, positive conflict can even be a catalyst for change. But when conflict isn't managed correctly, it can create a competitive, damaging, and unhealthy environment.  Discerning when to enter a conflict, when to avoid it, and most importantly, how to deal with it is key to improving relationships and preventing future conflicts....

Getting organized and keeping organized can be daunting. We all have many things to do, from different areas of our life, like work, home, hobbies, children, etc. Each one of these areas can be further segmented. So, how can this all be managed effectively? Real productivity is getting your ideas and tasks out of your head and into some application, so it’s never forgotten. There are many differen...

Join us this week for a quick update on the podcast schedule for the remainder of the summer.  We’ll be moving to a bi-weekly schedule to ensure each week is full of unique value for you, our listeners. We’ve got a great lineup of guests coming in the coming weeks.  Stay engaged on our social channels @morningcoffeeandmimosas for updates on episode drops. 

Are you as shocked as we are that we are mid-way through the year? Time flies by so fast. Things change so quickly! Just think about the changes that have happened since New Year’s Day. We can't let the year go by without taking a break to plan. This planning break allows us to set or change goals, allocate resources, and evaluate how we are doing. You are opening your eyes to the environment...

Happy Father’s Day! In this episode, we reminisce about the fatherly wisdom that has impacted and shaped our lives. Join us for a trip down memory lane. We share our favorite family memories and lessons learned from the men we call dad. If you’re a dad, a father figure, celebrating a dad, or missing a dad - today we are celebrating you! #fathersday #family #memories #howtodecide #decisions #learnt...

In this part three of our creative problem-solving series, we tackle the potentially tricky task of implementing the solutions we so creatively crafted. Not taking action on a solution is a missed opportunity and a waste of time. To accomplish the implementation step, there are questions you need to ask to make this successful. For example, do you have the right people in place? Do you have the re...

A riddle, a dad joke, and solid content. That’s what you get in this thought-provoking episode. Creative problem solving is one of the most valuable skills you can bring to any aspect of your life. Being able to think creatively will help you solve problems in a way that no one else has before. It has the potential to take what you thought was crushing defeat and turn that into spectacular new exp...

Creative problem solving is one of the most valuable skills you can bring to any aspect of your life. Being able to think creatively will help you solve problems in a way that no one else has before. It has the potential to take what you thought was crushing defeat and turn that into spectacular new experiences. This is the first in a series of episodes that will focus on Creative Problem Solving....

With so many marketing channels to choose from, it can feel overwhelming when deciding which is best for your business.  We struggle, like most do, to figure out what channels would work best to grow our podcast and how to best take advantage of these channels.  In this episode, we take a journey through the various Marketing Channels available to promote our businesses and the things to consider...

Decision-making can be a complex process, but it doesn't have to be scary or confusing. How do you make decisions? Do you have a process or do you shoot from the hip? If you’ve ever made a decision just to find yourself feeling regret or unease you aren’t alone. In this episode, we talk through the most critical things you should be considering when making important decisions. We explore the t...

People often take time to look back on their lives and think about what they have accomplished. But have you ever wondered what others feel and remember about you? The legacy you leave behind are the stories, and feelings, that your friends, family, and colleagues tell and think about you. What do you want them to say? How do you want them to feel? In this episode, we'll explore what legacy me...

Understanding the difference between cause and effect is important when evaluating arguments because it can make all the difference in the quality of the decisions you make. A fallacy is an argument that's based on false or illogical reasoning. When there's no evidence supporting the claim that one thing causes another, it can be argued that there's a relationship between the two, typi...

“They don’t make them like they used to” is used so often that you probably had no idea that it is an excellent example of “Survivorship Bias.”  Survivorship bias is the tendency for what we see to be influenced by what we don't see. When you see beautiful examples of classic cars or beautiful old homes, you only see those that have survived to the present day. Not the hundreds of thousands th...