Tag Archives: Story
Business and Story
I’m reading a book called The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling by Annette Simmons. I got it in the business section of Rhino Booksellers on Granny White Pike. It’s a remarkable book, and I … Continue reading
Business and Relationship
My business plan is evolving. I have a written one, and Emily Cervenak is the wonderful writer behind it. The plethora of conversations that go on in the life of a business aren’t chronicled, and not all hours worked are … Continue reading
Starting Over
Congratulations to my University of Tennessee Volunteers for beating Utah State handily at Neyland on Sunday. We got to be there, and it was a ton of fun as always. There’s nothing like football time in Tennessee, and that drive … Continue reading
The Stories We Tell
I’m reading The Story Factor by Annette Simmons. I got it in the business section of Granny White Pike’s Rhino Booksellers. When I read a book I read it through quickly the first time, and then I read it a … Continue reading
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Trade-offs
Life is filled with trade-offs. You make decisions every day that require you to say no to some things in order to say yes to others. As we make our way through this journey, and you decisively go about this … Continue reading
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Social Media Excellence
This is a shout out for my friend Sophie who works for Socially Present. We had a delightful meeting at Providence’s Panera yesterday about my Facebook page. I’ve already received one more like, and the ads she created for me … Continue reading
Love of the Business
None of us go to work not to paid, but I think we can all find work that is more than money. It took me a long time to find it, but I’ve been doing it now for seven years. … Continue reading
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Drawing Boundaries
Precedents are created rather quickly, so be sure you can fulfill them before you start them. Don’t be afraid to say no. Too many people try to please everyone, and in the process don’t please anyone. Don’t be rude, but … Continue reading
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Lies, Liars and Jerks
It’s always interesting to me how life and business unfold. The saying about honey works better than vinegar is so true, but I’ve learned that through the school of hard knocks. Experience is a great teacher, but if I can … Continue reading
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Tagged Competition, Failure, Mistakes, Rejection, Self-Motivation, Story, Work
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Welcome Elena!
Great things are happening at Tomlinson Cleaning! I hired my first Team Member yesterday, and we have a fantastic new website under construction! I give praise and glory to God for working out His masterful plan in our lives, and … Continue reading
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