7 Lessons from 7 Book Launches

7 Lessons from 7 Book Launches

In 2012, my company has launched 7 books so far. (6 for other authors, one for me.) Through the experience of each launch, we’re learning ways to serve our clients more effectively. Although our process is similar for each launch, we are refining through trial...
Welcome Tears

Welcome Tears

I didn’t expect the tears. After all, I chose this. I wanted it. I have been edging toward it for months, trying it on, considering the possibilities of a big change. Comforting the words of a trusted friend, when I asked her if she ever cries over business...
Creating a Positive Work Environment

Creating a Positive Work Environment

One by one, our daughters stepped up to the webcam, five girls in all: my three and her two. My home office isn’t huge and with all the girls joining us for part of the Skype call, it could have felt crowded, but it didn’t. I felt my world expanding in the...
Finding My Way

Finding My Way

My daughter Cami is a voracious reader. At any given time, I’ll walk around the house and find a half dozen or more books open, face down, holding her place. She reads books and rereads them: library books, books borrowed from her teacher, and books from her own...