Feeling Stuck? How to Break Out of Your Comfort Zone Today Ding, ding, ding. That’s your alarm clock waking you up for another day. But what does the day ahead really look like? Do you feel excited and energized about what you’ve got on your plate? Or do you feel frustrated, drained and stagnant? If…
Jeanette wakes up in the morning, eyes squinting at the sharp light coming in through her blinds. She groans. She thinks about all the goals she’s set for herself this year—because she had promised herself this was going to be the year to make some major business moves. She groans again. Those goals she was…
Are you feeling burned out right now? Are you struggling to find time for yourself? If you answered “yes” to both of these questions, then guess what? You’re not alone! I know exactly how you feel—110%. I’ve felt burnt out like you on countless occasions, and I’ve struggled to find little moments in my day…
We are living in complicated times. Important issues around race, culture, sexuality, and gender have gained mainstream spotlight like never before. We need to have these conversations to move our country, our relationships and ourselves forward, but tensions are high, and respect is often embarrassingly low. No matter who you are, topics around race, culture,…
What is a simple 5 letter word that links us to other people all over the word, shapes and guides our everyday conversations and connects us to people who we have both personal and professional relationships online and in person? SHARE It’s pretty hard to peruse any website or social media platform and not see the word, share. It’s…
It’s Company Holiday Party Time! You are either excited about it or loathing the idea of having to spend yet another couple of hours with people who you have to already spend the majority of your life with. (Hopefully your situation is the former and not the latter) Either way, I support you and I want…
Just about a week ago, my friend Justin Kimpson extended an invitation to attend the Ford Freedom Award event at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. I was already scheduled to be in town teaching dining etiquette for Deloitte, so the timing could not have been better. Now, we have been friends for quite some time,…
Who pays the full price for anything anymore? Let’s face it…we are all trying to find a way to stay within our budgets, exceed goals and advance to what’s next, all with a particular (usually limited) amount of resources, right? So, trying to cut corners and take advantage of discounts, deals or promotions is pretty…
What visual comes to mind when you hear the words dinner party? Do you think fancy schmansy? Do you visualize infused cocktails and dishes that require directions to eat? Do you envision dressing up in your finest attire? If you answered yes OR no, you’re wrong AND you’re right! Scarlet Says, a dinner party is…
The weather is slowly starting to become favorable for the millions of golfers across the country. So, let’s talk golf… At a first glance, the picture above appears to represent the ultimate violation of golf etiquette – wearing high heels on the green. Luckily, there’s a story behind the picture that will clear it all up…
