Enlarging Your Circle for Business Growth
How large is your circle? Most of us only travel in certain circles because we feel comfortable and safe with whom and what we already know. There are several types of circles: family, friends, acquaintances, associates, etc., but I am talking about business. I narrowed the field down to four circles: The Inner Circle, The…
Read MoreRemaining Competitive Requires Resetting Your Network
Remaining competitive in this fast-paced digital world may require new approaches and ways of thinking. If you want your business to remain competitive, resetting your online network is a must. This may seem intuitive, but when we are working in the business rather than on the business, we can easily forget this planning process and…
Read MoreSmooth Jazz Propels Authors’ Great Stories
There’s nothing like smooth jazz to propel great stories. As I sit back and read The Iraq I Knew… (or whatever book it is) and listen to the soulful sounds of Grover Washington, Jr., I’m now watching the movie in my mind, complete with a soundtrack. Actually, Smooth Jazz Propels Authors’ Great Stories for many…
Read MoreOur QC Black Authors Forum Interview
It’s that time of year again for the Quad Cities Black Authors Forum. On the WHBF 4 television show, Our Quad Cities, an interview was hosted to discuss the 2026 Black Authors Forum scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026. As the annual event celebrates five years, Mrs. Earlye Julien and Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr. were…
Read MoreWhy Authentic Digital Connections Matter in Networking
I love the digital age. Not as much as I love mentoring, but the digital age has made life simpler. With the click of a mouse, I can transfer money across the United States, order products from around the world, and know the status of international events in near real time. I can even expand…
Read MoreMeeting the QCA Black Authors
August is a special time in the Quad Cities Area. The Polyrhythm Jazz and Heritage Festival is a key event during the month. It has included, as part of that heritage, the QCA Black Authors Forum. This is the time when the community comes together in meeting the QCA Black Authors in one venue. The…
Read MoreWho’s In Your Network?
” We all need networks.” But have you ever stopped to wonder: Who’s In Your Network? What would life be like without networks? Most people consider a professional network a must, but what about your personal network? Do you have one? Whether business or personal, it’s always worth asking: Who is actually included when you…
Read MoreThe Blood Supply is Everyone’s Business: Get Involved Today!
Rumors can be ugly. Some people may hear that there is a nationwide blood supply shortage. Fortunately, we live in the ImpactLife Blood Center’s area of operations, with expert leadership, marketing, and blood specialists looking out for our needs. This allows us to dispel blood shortage rumors with two important messages: The blood supply is…
Read MoreReader Hub: Connecting with Readers Made Easy
“Every author needs reader connections.” As an author, how much do you value your readers? Enough to help them help you? Readers often want to do more than provide reviews. Many want to meet the author, converse with them, help promote their work, and have a connection. In fact, connecting with readers is now easier…
Read MoreTitles: A Division of Labor Explained
As a society, we are fascinated by titles. Some people collect them, while others regret them. Many people are annoyed by titles, and others avoid having a title. I am not much different, and I even published an article about it in USA Today Online – Leadership Beyond the Titles. CEO pay is often a…
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