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By Juanita Ecker “Here you go, hon!” “Have a great weekend, sweetie!” These sentences may not be unusual coming from a close friend or loved one. But a business associate or total stranger? Now that’s a little close for comfort. Coming from the South, I’m used to hearing these homespun terms of endearment—sweetie, darling, etc.—from [...]

My next door neighbor, Patricia, recently died of melanoma cancer. My husband and I, as well as other friends, have tried to be there for her husband to help him through the grieving process. However, it can be difficult to know what is appropriate in this time of need. On the one hand, you want [...]

By Juanita Ecker As an image consultant and corporate trainer I’m often asked what qualities are of the utmost importance for success. My answer? Confidence. Let’s face it—your resume can be chock-full of achievements and impressive skills, but if you don’t have the confidence to back it up, you are most likely undermining your career. [...]

By Juanita Ecker I was taking a walk the other day. As I was enjoying my stroll, I noticed two young boys racing on their bicycles. They were laughing and enjoying every moment of their ride. Suddenly they came to an intersection where there is a stop sign, but didn’t even slow down and rode [...]

By Juanita Ecker Softball, burgers straight from the grill, dips in the pool… with summer in full bloom, your boss may invite you and your family over for a relaxed barbeque, or there may be a company-sponsored picnic where families are invited. Company picnics and barbeques can be a great way to unwind this summer. [...]

By Juanita Ecker We all know how important business cards are. That said, there is a time and a place for handing yours out. I was once attending a dinner meeting when someone from another table came over and handed each person a postcard with a sales message on the back. It was really quite [...]