Tremendous Tracey
I Keep on Truckin’ Because I’m Just Passin’ Through
I recently had a conversation with a friend about a timeshare they owned in Outer Banks, NC. They said they did not get to spend as much time there...
Ready to Make Nice
Who taught you how to play nice? Was it your parents or your teachers? Did you read a book on manners? Did anyone teach you? John Wanamaker was kno...
The Summer of My Discontent
I moved back home one year ago to oversee the family business. Stepping into the role of President, daughter, sister, and child of a legend has bee...
Communication is Tremendous!
Communication is the greatest gift we have. It’s the cornerstone to defining a great leader. You can’t be a leader if you are unable to communicate...
It’s Not the Glass Ceiling, It’s the Jackass Ceiling
As a woman in the workplace, I cringe every time someone uses the term “woman in the workplace”. Having traveled with my father since I was a toddl...
Obedience is Bliss
They say ignorance is bliss, but I never really bought into this. Ignorance of the law is no excuse so how can living life blindly be an option? Ig...
Guaranteed ROI
When my father passed in 2008, he left my Mother well cared for and a business that supported a Foundation of scholarships for schools, homeless sh...
How to REALLY win friends and influence people….and grow your business
We’ve been told to always have an agenda when you occupy someone’s time. But what would our interactions be like if we just went to have a cup of c...
Are You Willing to Pay the Price of Leadership?
If I had a nickel for every word I’ve read, heard or spoken about Leadership I’d be retired many times over except for the fact that leaders never ...
I’m On a Permanent Vacation!
I grew up with a father who rarely took a “traditional” vacation. He had such a burning desire to do what he was doing that to stop doing it for ev...
I have met the enemy and it is me!
What if you had five dollars in your hand and somebody said they’d give you a thousand? Of course you’d gladly release your grasp of what you curre...
Blame-O-Rama!!
What’s up with all the blaming going on? I’ve never seen so much of it in the media and in the offices of those we elected as I do now. I know, I k...
Man, You’re Really Buggin’ Me!!
I listened to an interesting and timely sermon this past Sunday that revolved around enjoying the people in your life. Oy Vey! It started with a qu...
Every Day is Memorial Day
Memorial Day ranks as one of the most important days of the year for Americans. It stands as a reminder of those who have paid the ultimate price i...
Are You Scared of Being Alone?
Last week I mentioned a mastermind panel that I was privileged to be a part of. The two most prevalent questions were, “how do I find my passion?” ...
