Productive Leaders
James Rick, host of the Full Potential Show, interviewed me on what it takes to live a Full Potential life in the area of my expertise. You can watch the interview here: http://www.fullpotential.com/mary-kelly2/ Enjoy!
One of the reasons I like JCPenney is because their marketers and advertisers work in conjunction with the front-line retail store managers. When JCPenney runs a promotion with special and coupons, they mail them to residences, and those same coupons are available in the store…
I had enough. After trying for nearly a month to get my new Motorola smart phone to work properly, I finally returned it. Ten different people had been unable to resolve the various problems I had been experiencing, although the consensus…
U.S. and global stocks rode the market roller coaster this week when the loss of the Triple A bond rating for the United States shook the financial world. The rating loss was based on the U.S. increasing debt and the lack of a plan to combat that rising debt to revenue ratio.
Post-Conference To-Do List The National Speaker’s Association (the other NSA) holds a yearly convention that is beyond awesome. I learn from the sessions, meet smart and talented people, and get great platform and business ideas. I also leave with a To-Do...
Last week was my classmates and my 28th anniversary of I-Day (Induction Day) at the US Naval Academy. We were eager teenagers taking an oath of office that launched us into Plebe Summer and our military careers. Plebe summer taught me lessons that I used throughout my military and business life.
My Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th anniversary yesterday, and Father’s Day is tomorrow. Dad provided me with great advice over the years (and he probably didn’t think I heard all of it) but I was paying attention, at least part of the time. So Dad…
Unless all of your employees are seasonal workers (life guards, ski instructors, retail support during Christmas, all considered seasonal unemployment when they lose their jobs) turnover can be costly and unexpected. When one of your employees starts sending out resumes and actively…
Most people consider themselves above average drivers, but statistically, that just isn’t possible. Many people pride themselves on working harder than the average worker. Many people think they are smarter than they really are. Many people also have blinders on when it comes to their own work performance…
April Peterson