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From the publisherDear Readers,
I am very excited to have Fabi Preslar as ourcover story this month!
I first met Fabi at an e-women event when Women With Know How was just starting up.
At that point, I was new and on a very tight budget to work with her.
Last February, we launched our first issue of the emagazine.
As many of you know, the content was wonderful,but the layout and graphics needed a lot of help.
Fabi reached out to me and offered her services- at a reduced rate for a limited time - to take
the magazine to the next level and generate advertising to support all costs of production.
I have to admit, I was a little scared of thisinvestment, but it was so worth it. (Now we need
all of you who love this magazine to advertise!)
You all can see that SPARK Publications creative team has created what I think is an award winningpublication.
Thank you to the SPARK Publications team!
Our professional spotlight this month is Debbie Winchester of Debbie Winchester Designs, a woman who makes gorgeous jewelry!
Last but not least, our online store is nowopen for business.
Have a great March!
Mimi
Mimi ZelmanPublisher
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Contents
Serving Charlotteand Charleston
Publisher/PresidentMimi L. Zelman
[email protected] Vice President Sales & Marketing
Lea Ann [email protected] Creative Director, Graphic Design
SPARK [email protected]
Copy EditorCristina Cassidy
Sales RepresentativesKaryn Beach
Margo [email protected]
Contributing WritersDawn Leitner
of Coach You 2Lead Janet Anderson
of Anderson PC TrainingKim Hughes
of Women With Know How
Charleston Contact Mimi Zelman
For more advertising information callMimi at 704-491-1207
or email her at:[email protected]
Copyright 2010
4 PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHTDebbie Winchester Debbie Winchester Designs
6 How Are You Distinguishing Yourself From Other Job Search Candidates?
8 SPARK Something Within 14 Work EthicsDo you Have It?
16 Celebrating Hair18 Mood Busters 101
The five quickest ways to reason with your stubborn inner child to regain your positivity
22 Changing the World26 Get Smart!
How to Use the Tools in Your Sandbox
28 Personal Forecast March is the Time to Be Imaginative30 Sabatoge!34 Eating and Living WELL
Cover photography: by Episode XI Studios, LLC
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Debbie WinchesterDebbie Winchester Designs
Professional Spotlight
Debbie WinchesterDebbie Winchester Designsby Kimberley Hughes
When you weregrowing up, whatcareer path did you
want to pursue? Ive always loved animals,
so I wanted to be a veterinarian.
What is the bestaccessory or flagshippiece of jewelry
you suggest womeninvest in?
A woman should choose jewelry that reflects herindividual style. It is not
for me to say what makesher feel confident or
well adorned. My task is to create jewelry that is aesthetically pleasing, wellconstructed and timeless.
What got you starteddoing custom
designed jewelry? The seed was planted whenI was nine years old andI saw an onyx and silver
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ring my cousin made inher metalsmithing class incollege. The bug bit againnine years ago when I wasdiscussing jewelry with a
friend who was learning to make beaded jewelry. I went to a local bead storeon my lunch hour thatday and was completelyhooked. I have continued
to learn new techniques such as wire wrapping,hammering, texturing, coldconnection, fold forming and
silversmithing.
What do you think it takes to be a Woman With Know How?It definitely takesdetermination and theunwillingness at times to
take no for an answer.It takes planning andcommitment, too, and focus
on the desired end result. You are a native of the Charlotte Metro Area What is thebest change you haveseen come to the areain the last 20 years? I think there has been a
shift away from the big boxretailers to more eclectic
style boutiques. The smaller,more personal boutiques arebetter venues for artisanslike me to sell their creations.
How would you like to see your businessprogress through
2010 and beyond? What are your dreamsfor Debbie WinchesterDesigns?I currently have my jewelryline in three upscalelocations. By the end of2010, I would like to at leastdouble that. My dream is to
be able to stay in my studio to make jewelry and havebusinesses coming to me toplace orders.
What motto do you live your life by?I just try to treat others the
way I want to be treated.
We all have a cause
that we stand behindand that pulls at ourheart strings Whatis yours?
Animal welfare. I believein advocating for those
without a voice. Pets giveunconditional love and
deserve to be well cared for and loved in return. The petpopulation in this country isout of control. Thousandsof animals are euthanizedin shelters every year for noreason other than that thereis no home for them. Propercare of pets includes, butis not limited to, spaying orneutering, regular healthcare, including dental,
vaccinations, proper housing and containment, exercise,proper nutrition, toys andlots of love.
The decision to get a pet should be given carefulconsideration and should be
a lifetime commitment. I alsoencourage everyone to berespectful of our wildlife. Asour population grows and
we move into their habitat, itis extremely important that
we do our best to coexist.Provide structures for birds to nest in and choose plants for landscaping that provide food and cover. All animals were put on this earth for areason, so do not destroy
them because you fear themor because you think they
are a nuisance.
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www.dwinchesterdesigns.com
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Career by Robyn Crigger, CEO
Compass Career ManagementSolutions-OI Partners Inc.
How are you Distinguishing
YourselfFrom Other
Job Search Candidates
Learn to Stand Out in the Job
Searching Crowd
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What can a Job Search Candidate possibly dodifferently from all thehundreds of others? There
are still some things that the lazy job seeker is notdoing, which can help you
to stand out.
Its okay to send resumesout, but BE SELECTIVE.
Choose companies that are more likely to have the type of position and the salary youd want. However,be prepared as manycompanies have cut orreduced salaries over thepast year or so.
When contacting acompany, be sure you are
talking with the right person- the decision-maker. Anddont send anything toDear Sir or Madam! That
is the death sentence for aresume.
Thorough ResearchResearch your selectedcompanies and know whatis currently going on with
them. Even if they are on a hiring freeze, recognize that fact when contacting them. Relay to the company
that you want to share yourresume with them for futureopportunities. Then stay in
touch now and then.
If you are an executive levelprofessional, be familiar
with a new job search toolcalled a Portfolio. This
job search tool is veryeffective for those people
who have lots of extensive work experience and havemultiple accomplishments
that need to be relayedmore effectively. ThePortfolio does NOT take
the place of a resume,but it enhances theresume, making it come
to life! Compass CareerManagement Solutions isone of a few companies
that provide portfolios toexecutive level job searchcandidates.
Communicate inDifferent Ways
Job Search Candidatesneed to seek out ways
to stand out from othercandidates. Use multiplecommunication venues.Dont always call your
company contact, butinstead use email, as well as the U.S. Mail, etc. Even apersonal delivery will help
to distinguish you.
Dont forget to ask around for others who might havecontacts within the targetedcompany. A personalcontact or referral can make
a HUGE difference. An EmployerFriendly Resume
Though a resume wont get you a job, be assured that your resume CAN make a difference. For instance,is your resume employer
friendly? Does it relayimmediately the kind ofinformation an employer
wants to know? Are you sure about the accuracyof your details? That canbe very important. Howreadable is your resume?
Dont forget to be accessible for employers to reach you. Check your voicemail frequently. What does your voicemail message say?Does it sound professional?Each item mentioned
impacts your total image to the employer.
Now you know some of the ways to distinguish yourself in the job market.Remember to keep this listof tools handy when youreout there searching. Andgood luck!
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Compass CareerManagement Solutions
/OI Partners, [email protected]
A personalcontact or referral
can make aHUGE difference.
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A friend, Yvonne, took Fabis suddenly displaced
family into her North Carolina home.
Yvonne saw potential inFabi that her parents, at
the time, had not identified.She became Fabis life-long mentor, giving her thecourage to make her dream
a reality. From her mentor,Fabi learned that whatever
she wanted to achieve and was willing to work for was possible.
At seventeen, Fabigraduated high school,borrowed her motherscar for a few days and
went to the CPCC campus two weeks prior to the summer session. During
this time, she registered for a full credit load of classes,began a work study job,
and landed a second job at the Athens Restaurant. She also took her nationalization test and became a U.S.citizen just in time to startclasses. Relays Fabi, There
was no financial support from my parents, and I hadno money to my name,
and knew no one in the area. I didnt have a car and rode the city bus or walked where I needed togo. I found a place to live,put myself through college
working two to three jobs and graduated with adegree in Commercial Art.Reflecting on her journey
and accomplishments, Fabicredits CPCC for much of
her success. CPCC hashad a positive and lastingimpact on my personal andprofessional life, says Fabi.When I chose to attend
CPCC as a teen, I had noidea to what extent thecollege would shape mycharacter or future. CPCCdidnt just launch my career,it launched my life, and for
that I am truly thankful.
A Mind for BusinessIn 1998, Fabi launchedSPARK Enterprises (nowSPARK Publications), initiallyin Mint Hill, North Carolina,
as a home-based business which has now expanded and moved to Matthews,North Carolina. As herbusiness grew, Fabi grew,
too, from an introverted
Women need tobe very clear as to
the reasons why they are starting
their businesses.
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designer to a woman who serves her community as arespected leader. Womenneed to be very clear as to
the reasons why they are starting their businesses, says Fabi. For me, I knewit was going to be aboutpersonal growth and takingcare of my family.
SPARK Publications is a graphic design firm that specializes in thecreative design and expertproduction of magazines,custom published books
and catalogs. SPARK alsoproduces award-winningmarketing design projects
from brochures, mediakits, package design,
and advertising. SPARK was initially launched tocombine the vast skillsFabi had obtained in
the areas of design, technical production,management, teambuilding, and client
services. When the time was right to pursue herdream of a bricks andmortar design firm, fivebanks turned down herrequest for a loan. But once
again, these obstacles
strengthened her resolve. According to Fabi, Itsnecessary to feel failures,
work through fear, and learn to believe in yourself. Through her dedicatedleadership, SPARK hasevolved into a thriving
marketing-design andpublications powerhouse.Fabis talent andover-the-top client servicehave led to the companysimpressive growth. Her
firm is consistentlyrecognized with local
and national industry awards for its innovativedesigns.
Fabis talents, dedication toher craft, and passion for
the Charlotte communityhave not gone unnoticed.In 2009, she was honored
with the following nine top awards and was a finalist for two others:
Stevie Award Winner, Best Business Turnaround
Stevie Award Finalist, Best Entrepreneur
Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award
Women Extraordinaire Award, BusinessLeader magazine
Movers and Shakers Award, Business
Leader magazine50 Most Influential Women, Mecklenburg Times
Top 24 Entrepreneursin Charlotte, BusinessLeader magazine
Life Well Lived Award, Womens Living Well Series
Link Leading Lady, WLNK-FM 107.9
Top 100 NC Small Businesses (#79), Business Leader Magazine
Top Three Finalist,Woman BusinessOwner of the Year,NAWBOCharlotte
Since 2006, SPARK Publications has receivedover 45 industry awards
for projects designed for their clients.
Full Circle Journey with CPCC Central Piedmont Community College(CPCC) announced that
Fabi Preslar, President ofSPARK Publications, was the 2009 recipient of theprestigious Richard H.Hagemeyer Educational
Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who hasbenefited significantly fromexperiences at CPCC and
whose efforts have helped
the community. Fabi washonored for demonstratingcommunity involvement andoutstanding character.
The award is named afterDr. Richard H. Hagemeyer,
CPCC president for 23 years, who led the college from
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owner who has successfullymanaged a business that ismore than five years old.
Today, SPARK is not only a successful business venture,but a committed communitypartner. In 2008-2009, SPARK donated more than 440hours of marketing design
services to a variety of areanon-profit organizations,including Room at the Inn,
A Place for Hope, Laugh for the Cure and PEEP: PrideEntrepreneurial EducationProgram. She mentors other
women entrepreneurs and
contributes her time to sit on advisory boards, advocating for women business owners.
Fabi is the perfect exampleof a Woman with Know How
and why this eMagazine and company was started to highlight women whobreak through barriers, push
through adversity, work hard to make their dreams
a reality, and give back to the community; undoubtedlyleaving a mark on ourcommunity and making itbetter than it was when
they arrived.
Fabi has been a key figure in taking Women with Know How to thenext level and pushingus, as a company, toexpand our dreams
and make our wildestexpectations a reality.She is the quintessentialexample of inspiration,motivation and becomingbigger than yourself.
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Communication by Janet Anderson
Anderson PC Training
Work EthicsDo you have
Our current economy has all of us thinkingdifferently about ourselves, our world, andour connection with others. The subject of
work ethics remains an important factor. Allof us know what is right and ethicalat
least I hope we do, but how do you relate that to your working environment? And howcan that factor alone help you keep your job,
advance in your job, or make a temporary job permanent?
Do your shareA project usually entails many steps and
many people working on a particular part.
As it is with machinery, if one part is not working properly, the machine runs roughly,more slowly or even breaks. If everyonedoes their share of the work at the time it isneeded, the machinery will run smoothly
and everyone wins. Projects get done faster,products get to the market more rapidly, and the quality of the work goes through the roof.
Offer to do something that is alittle out of your comfort zone
When I was beginning my career, I had just read an article about saying yes to
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a project even if you areunsure of whether you canpull it off. The call was anoffer to me to teach a classon DOS (Disc OperatingSystem). I didnt know alot about DOS and knew Icould learn it, but was still
very fearful as to whether Icould pull it off. I grimaced
and said, Yes I can. I notonly learned a new skill, butI felt more confident in my
ability to learn somethingnew and teach it. By offering
to do something unfamiliar, you will learn a new skill andbuild self-confidence.
Do what is right You KNOW what that is. If you make a mistake, own up to it. If the company does not allow mistakes to be made,quit. This type of company
will die without creativity and
creativity in the marketplacemeans you make mistakes. We are human after all.How many times did you
fall down before you could walk? How many formulasdid a pharmaceuticalcompany make before theycame up with a drug that
would work? Mistakes areonly worthless when you do
not make them and learn from them. One story Iveheard, possibly apocryphal,is of a worker who ownedup to his mistake to hisboss, saying that his errorcould cost the company asmuch as a million dollars.Immediately he asked if his
boss wanted him to resign.His boss answered: Icant afford to lose younow. I have a millioninvested in you.
Receive criticismas it is intended
Constructive criticism helps you to see how you canimprove and grow from
another point of view. Twoissues are in play, though.How the person giving thecriticism delivers it and how
you perceive the advice. If someone says, You could
try to do it this way. ORIve found that if you do.
Of course if your adviser says something like You are so stupid. Why didnt you do this project this (my) way? you are certainly notinclined to take their advice.Sometimes our inner voices
are as cruel as our worstcritic. Understand what they
are saying to you from theirpoint of view. Try not to take
it personally.Give constructivecriticism
where needed There are times when YOU are the adviser. First, if youknow your colleaguespersonality and how they
receive information, you will know how to approach them. If you are fair andnon-threatening, the person
will be more willing to listen and take action.
If guidance is needed and you dont say anything, the situation may escalate andharsher measures mayhave to be taken. Nip thingsin the bud and addressissues that are small. As
time goes on, you willknow how to approacheach person.
Offer waysof improving
As you do your work and see that a system mightneed improving, dont be
afraid to bring suggestions to your supervisor. Again,how you approach this isimportant. Simply lay out
the concerns and beclear about a new wayof doing things, takinginto account budget and
resources. Your superior will value your thoughts in the future and remember them when review timecomes around.
So, live your ethical lifeeveryday and you will find
you will love going to work.
Live your ethical life everyday and you will find you will love going to work.
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CelebratingHair
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Alan Daniels Salon iscelebrating 10 years of greathair service to our guests.
We sincerely appreciate the loyalty and patronageover the years as we grow
and strengthen our brand.Many guests have been
with Alan Daniels Salon from its inception and stillmany have recently joined
through referrals and their search for a hair-care home. We are thankful to those who help us to stay on thecutting edge of professionalhair care services throughrequests for unique or star-
studded looks.
We are planning a soire to recognize this milestonein our business through
the rough waters of theeconomy. We feel 10 years
for a young business shows
its ability to survive anddeliver. The one area werefuse to skimp on is inguest service. From thelight libations and snacks to
those special occasions, wemake sure that we maintain
the professional products for your care. During thedownturn in the economy,
we even introduced
innovative luxury products to our guests. Hair responds to stress. Alan DanielsSalon responds to all haircare needs.
Our stylists are always inlearn mode. Continued
education beyond staterequirements is encouraged
and provided at Alan DanielsSalon. To meet guestneeds, our stylists know theimportance of education. Ifits a new cutting technique,coloring scheme ormaintenance regimen, our
stylists are ready. Remember,unlike other salons, our
stylists consultations arecomplimentary with theexception of invasive
services requiring contracted
products, namely extensions.Look for the date and timeof Alan Daniels Salons10 Year Anniversarycelebration in the next issueof Women With KnowHow eMagazine .
Call Alan Daniels Salon and speak with aprofessional stylist today.
Allen Daniels Salon 4100 Carmel Rd Charlotte, NC704-544-7655
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Communication by Dawn Leitner
The five
quickest way to reason wit your stubborninner child toregain yourpositivity
101Mood Busters Coach U 2 Lead
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Its 6 am Monday and the alarm goes off. Youpromised yourself that this
WOULD be the week that you would start that newexercise program. You know,
the one that you KNOW willhelp you lose some weight
and start feeling healthy again with a new senseof renewed energy. Not tomention those sexy pants
youve wanted to get back into that are just aching tobe worn again. One problem,
you lost the motivation asquickly as you hit the snoozebutton. And now you have
that wonderful friend calledguilt starting to settle in
with you as you nap a littlelonger. Its OK, you say to
yourself, I will get up in just a few more minutes I justneed a little more sleep soIll have the energy I need.
And so it goes, three more snooze hits and youre right where you were before. Or are you? True, you didntget to exercise as plannedbut there is a price youvepaid adding lots of hiddenguilt. That guilt starts in on
you as soon as you get up,doesnt it? Thoughts likeI cant believe I let myself
down again and didnt do the program. What is wrong with me? I cant stick to starting anything that I saidI was going to do. And nowIm going to be tired andcranky the rest of the day. I
should have just gotten upon the first snooze. And now
Im reacting to others as ifits their fault my mood.Sound a little familiar?
We all have moments of feeling emotions that dont feel good or put us in apositive state of mind. We
are after all human andemotions (good and bad)come with the territory.Its what we DO with theemotions that create ahealthy state of mind. Have
you ever been mad and someone is trying to make you smile or laugh and you simply refuse to do so?It almost seems like more
fun to stay angry then togive in and smile. Just like aparent is to their children inhelping them work throughemotional outbursts and
feel secure again, so we have our own innerchild that also needs to
be parented to help usmove through the mood swing. Here are a few tips on how you can takecontrol of those moods
and still bounce back to the productive and positiveplace you deserve to be.
1. Acknowledgeand accept the feeling
youre in To accept that state of mind youre in may feel like youre wallowing,but actually it allows yourmind to start working
through it when theres noresistance or defensiveness
that you are indeed feeling a certain way. This may
take a little practice, butis well worth it if you canget comfortable accepting
ALL your emotions as they arrive. Just like a parent says to young child, Its ok, sweetie that youre feeling sad tell mommy what ismaking you feel that way,
so should you allow yourinner parent to sooth you
when you are feeling anuncomfortable emotion.
2. Be aware of thechatter in your mind
Just like a parent listens to a child when they go off with all these terrible things that flood their mind likethey dont like me or they
think Im stupid or I knowI cant do that, its also true
for us that negative thoughts will come flooding to us like a tsunami. Theres nothing wrong with it! Just know that these are misguided thoughts and will soon pass when youre ready.
3. Give yourselfa time limit beforemoving on Any goodparent knows you cantlet an outburst continue,
which is why a time-out is
an effective parenting tool for young children to work through their emotions and think about their actions. We too as adults need togive ourselves a time outor time limit on how long
we are willing to stay in anegative mood. Try to give
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yourself 10 minutes to work through it and if need be walk away from others so you have can allow yourself the space to think withoutother influencers.
4. Share youremotions with others
All too often, when we havenegative emotions, we tend
to feel less than or afraidof what others will think of
us if they are aware that we are not perfectly happy all the time. So, we keepour emotions inside, now
with shame attached to them. Now you have twoemotions youre trying to
work through. In reality,people will make their own
assumptions of what youre feeling because they see your actions and behaviors are different. And they dontknow how to respond so
they may ignore you or get angry with you, thinking they did something to you. When you allow yourself to be open to the emotion youre feeling, it loses someof its energy that fuels thenegative thoughts. Sharingit with others also allows
them to know how best tobe around you or work with
you in a healthy way.
5. Use methods to
encourage positive thoughts OK, so now youre working through the negativenonsense in your head
and youre getting tiredof feeling this way, so
what do you do? Finding ways to automatically startendorphins to kick in are
the best ways to getting you back on your positivityroad. Try simple things like
smiling, laughing, feelinggrateful for something,listening to music thatlifts your spirit, dancing,exercise. Doing something
that makes YOU feel good
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is the aim and be aware of that resistance to feelinggood (ex. smiling) and see if
you can take the bull by thehorns and smile anyway. Itspure magic in the making!
Your Challenge: The next time you get upset about something, take a moment and go through the mentalchecklist above and time
yourself on how long it takes you to get out of thenegative state of mind.Be cognizant of the time
and check to see how you progress on the next situation. Youll soon start to see a pattern in yourself that you can adopt orimprove on. Any comments,please feel free tocontact me!
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Dawn Leitner is a CertifiedPerformance Coach andPersonal Development
Trainer of Coach You2Lead, who offers coaching
and training services tohelp women professionalsembrace their owncharisma to be genuineleaders. Want to learn more
about working through youremotions, purpose, goals,or fears? Check out ournew in person and onlineinteractive classes at
www.leadingwithcharisma.com or contact Dawn
for a free consultation at704-543-1564.
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Community Family Features
It started with the question,What would you ask one million people to do
to change the world? Thousands of ideas from
around the world came in. The ideas werent sweepingpolicy changes they
were small and unexpectedeveryday actions that
anyone can do:n Keep a promise.n Read a story to a child.n Learn something new.
n Run an errand for anelderly neighbor or
single parent.
Fifty of the best suggestions
were published in the book Change the World for TenBucks (Chronicle Books2009). This little book hashad a big impact, sellingover 1,000,000 copies in
the U.K., Canada, Germany,Spain, New Zealand and
Australia, and now this will
be the first time its available in the U.S.
Because its not justpoliticians and business
leaders who change the world, says the bookseditor Eugenie Harvey.Each of us, through thehundreds of tiny actions we
take every day, shapes the world we live in. In other words, small actions x lotsof people = big change.
Changing the
One Small Action at a Time
World You can change the world. Thats what
the people behind the movement We
Are What We Do believe. People like
you taking small actions that add up
to big change.
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This project carries a much-needed message of hope
for people everywhere, says Harvey. Love yourself,cherish life, protect our
future. Its not simply aboutbeing green, Harvey says.We are about bringing thekinds of lasting change
which will positively affectour environment, our local,national and internationalcommunities and ourselves.For example, the book includes a postcard to send
to someone who inspires you (Action 35), two pages stuck together as a remindernot to throw gum in the
street (Action 24), tear-out
tabs to make introductions to the neighbors (Action 45), and dozens of other creativeprompts for positive change.
Connecting OnlineIn addition to taking the
actions in the book,people can visit
ChangeTheWorldForTenBucks.com to inspire
and track their progress. On the site you can:n Submit your own
ideas for change.n Update your Connect
with Facebook with an application that lets you view all 50 actions from the book and update
your newsfeed with theones you complete.
Action 47 Buyanother copy of
the book to give to a friend The site also provides aunique way to connectpeople to finding volunteer
work in their communities, via VolunteerMatch.org.Enter your zip code, select
an area of interest everything from animals
and arts to justice and seniors and youll get alist of local organizations
that will welcome your time and efforts.
Spend time with someoneof a different generation.
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To find out more about how you really can change the world, visit ChangeTheWorldForTenBucks.com.
Action 43 Be resourceful.We must be the change we
want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi
Action 07 Go play in the dirt
After all those years of yourmother telling you not to,
were making an appeal to the rebel in you.
Flowers, vegetables, herbs,house plants, bamboo,
ferns, trees we dont mind what it is, just get planting.
Youll turn carbon dioxideinto oxygen, calm yourmind, relax your body, andpotentially have somethingdelicious to eat.
Even being short on spaceis an opportunity to getcreative and connect with
your inner child by plantingbean sprouts in an egg
shell.
From Change the World for Ten Bucks, ChronicleBooks 2009.
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Next time you need to buy a friend a present, dont. Make them oneinstead.
Gingerbread Men 1/2 cup softened butter1/2 cup sugar1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 cups plain flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger
1. Preheat oven to 350F.2. Cream together butter and sugar.3. Beat in the egg and syrup.
4. Sift in the dryingredients and mix.
5. Chill the dough before rollingonto a lightly floured board, to a 1/8 inch thickness.
6. Cut into shapes, using agingerbread cutter.
7. Bake on a lightly greased tray for 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Give away immediately.
Bake something for a friend
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owner or manager, youneed to use the right toolsin your sandbox at the
right time. Your sandboxis a metaphor for yourbusiness and includes
your current and potentialclients, employees andbusiness associates,
suppliers and alliancepartners, and mostimportantly, your own time
and expertise.
Smart business isnt childsplay, so here are ten ways to effectively use some of the tools in your sandbox.
1. Smartstrategic plan
The most important tool youhave is your strategic plan for
where your organization isnow, where you want it togo, and how you will get
there in the timeframe
you want. If you haventglanced at your plan inmonths, or dont haveone, you need to createor review it. Right now.Start digging!
2. Smart vision Creating and living amission statement in
your business is difficult,
especially when sandtraps and sinkholes appear almost daily. Be absolutelyclear and concise about
your organizations vision and mission, so you caneffectively lead the othersin your organization tohelp achieve them.
3. Smart financialknowledgeUnderstand your margins.Figure out what you need
to sell and how to containcosts so you can make
those margins. If you dontunderstand a balance sheetor income statement, hire abookkeeper or accountantor ask a retired financialexecutive to explain it to youin plain English. Care for anEBITDA with your coffee?
4. Smart mix ofproducts or servicesIts the old 80/20 rule; figureout which 20% of yourproducts and services aregenerating 80% of yourrevenue, then focus yourenergy, your people and
Marketing by Karen L. Dortschy
Smart! GetHow to Use
the Tools in Your Sandbox
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your resources on those coreofferings. Use your shovel toreduce or eliminate the 80%of your products and services
that are generating only 20%of your revenue.
5. Smart marketing Have at least ten (yes, ten)marketing strategies in a
three-to-six month plan that you update regularly.Strategies include publicrelations, direct mail, socialonline communications, printmaterial, marketing research,
website, blogs and more.Measure the effectiveness of
your ten marketing strategiesby finding out how yourcustomers are hearing about
your products or services and focus on the strategies that give you the most sandin your buckets.
6.Smart selling
Identify who really is the ideal client for you, whether its because s/he has the resources tobe long-term partners, orbecause he or she paysquickly, or because Then,be proactive in selling to
those types of clients. Keep yourself top-of-mind with
these prospects by keeping them informed of industrydevelopments and updates,not just about you and
your company. If someonedoesnt buy from you, findout why he or she didnt. That
valuable information will help you create the right sales
messages and techniques for the next client you call on.
7. Smart systems The best organizations arebuilt on smart systems,
from how the phones are answered to the way thatproducts are most efficientlyproduced and distributed.Systems and processes makeeverything you do consistent,
and that reduces costs andincreases efficiency. Building
a sandcastle is easier when you create and implement anorganized process, instead of
throwing grains of sand at thepile and hoping they stick.
8. Smart balanceof work/lifeIts important to yourhealth, well-being and yourorganizations health and
well-being for you and your teammates to have balance.Make time every day for
family, friends, home activities,exercise, pets, travel, cooking,digging your toes in the
sand; whatever relaxes andenergizes your body, mind
and spirit.
9. Smart change This dynamic tool in your
sandbox defines whether you can adapt and update,or if you get stuck in the old
ways and old systems. Dontbe buried under the sand.New technologies mean that
you need to stay updatedon how your business cannot only stay competitive but
also rise above. Focus oncontinuous improvement in
your processes and systems. Ask your employees orclients what should change.
Thats a sure way to get greatimprovement ideas, free for
the asking.
10. Smart peopleSurround yourself withemployees and alliancepartners who are moreknowledgeable than you
and be open to learning from them. Delegate to thembecause you should onlybe doing what you do best.Focus on your sweet spotgreat at selling? Someone
smarter than you can betterhandle the day-to-day client
servicing. Great at finance?Someone smarter than you
should be knocking oncustomers doors. This is
by far the best tool in your sandbox to help you create and build your sandcastles.
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strategic planning companybased in Charlotte. Shehas more than 25 yearsprofessional experience inmarketing communications,project management andprint buying. Visit their
website at InYourSandbox.com or call 704.201.3354.
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Lets Talk by Marcie Williams-Browning
Over the coming year, I will share with you areasof focus for each month.
As you create your plan for success and work thatplan, these suggestions
will give you a clear focus for the month. Write down your goals, dreams and aspirations and look at them often. Writing themdown brings them into thephysical world and makes
them tangible and real. As you consider areason which to focus your
attention this month, be sure to look at each area from
your mental and emotional state, your physical well-being, your spiritual needs
as well as your financialones.
The color for the monthof March is white and the
theme is If you can imagine
it, it can happen. It is the time to look to the future with positive thoughts and with objective eyes. Someof the areas to consider
are listed below. The bestday in March to write down
your desires and wishesis the 15th. This is the dayof the new moon, which isconsidered the magical day
for wishes to be expressed.
ImaginationUse your most creativepowers to imagine yourdreams. Allow yourself time
to sleep soundly and deeply
so that you have the energy to create your dreams.Fantasy worlds can come to
fruition if you wish them to.Be careful of chaos in this
fanciful place in your mind.
Inner Happiness Our entire world starts in
Your Personal ForecastMarch is the
Time to be
Imaginative
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the mind, so create internalhappiness in your mind
and it will carry forth into your outer world. Discoverbliss, joy and ecstasy thismonth as you explore all of
the possibilities. RememberUniversal Love in your dailyroutine, for as we share
and serve others we findourselves.
Intuition As you imagine your goals and dreams, allow yourself to tune into your emotions and sensitivities. Incorporategentleness in yourrelationships with yourself
and others. Become highly aware of subtle energies around you. Use thismagical time to explore
the mystical states of mind and body. When using your intuition, consider the
possibilities of all concerned and remain harmless toward yourself and others.
Mystic AwarenessSurrender ego or personal
will to a higher power as you soar in your dreams. Trust in yourself and yourhigher power to make thebest decisions. Your spiritual
awareness is heightenedduring this time. Listen for the answers to your deepestdesires.
Spiritual Healing This time is ideal formeditation or yoga to
strengthen your time of
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quieting the mind. You may find a deep desire for innerpeace and quiet time.Honor those desires anduse this time for purificationon a spiritual level.
Compassion This time is perfect for forgiveness, understanding and tolerance. Relax intonon-judgmental thinking
about yourself and others.Incorporate acceptance andcompassion into your dailyroutine. By acknowledging
that we are all connected, you will move into the flowof the energy for March.
Release Helplessness This is the time to
release defeatist attitudes, addictions anddisappointments. Removeprocrastination anddeception to complete your
transformation. It is the time to release the victimmentality.
As you create and work your plan this month, take a look at yourself withobjective eyes and include
those areas where you need some work and celebrate the areas where you havedone well. Life is a journey
and one we are meant tolearn and teach from. Withevery single experience wehave, we are learning and
teaching. Learn well and livein joy!
March affirmation:My imagination
and compassion form my
perfect world.
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You and I have it, and thecouple next door has it,
and the highly successful
person selling DVDs for three easy installments of $19.95 each on television at 2:30 am has it. Its thatlist of goals, both long- and
short-term, entitled, Things to Do. Its a catalog ofmilestones which includesboth lifelong dreams and
daily chores, and we keep it attached to our refrigerator with a magnet or taped
to our computer monitor with a sticky note or foldedup in the back slot of our
wallet. And in the end, at the close of the day, what separates any one of us from that loose-tied self-made millionaire selling ushis product is the ability to
Sabotage!
Lets Talk by Mary Elizabeth Murphy
If I told you that there was a malicious little
demon living in yourhead, yelling at you
and sabotaging yourevery move, would
you call me crazy?
Managing Director, S.T.A.R. Resources
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to knock you off-balance and change your focus from the ultimate goal to theimmediate release. But that
sneaky little gremlin never says what he wants straightout. Oh, no, your Saboteur
will soften the blow, will try to convince you that its evilintentions are actually in
your best interest.
Because each of us is pre- wired for certain reactions,
those reactions are theeasy ones. We dont have to
think about them, nor do wereally have to put forth anyextra effort in order to react.
We simply do it instinctively;everyone knows that lashingout is easier than reasoning
and that procrastination iseasier than taking action.
The Saboteur is that little voice in your head that tells you that its acceptable to take the easy route. Its
acceptable to take half aday off to get your hairdone. Its acceptable toput off that sales call until
youve mastered the finallevel of Final Destruction IV:
The Kergen Complexity.
The Saboteur pretends toprotect, but in actuality itprevents. It prevents us
from reaching our goalsby implying that the steps
which must be taken toreach those goals are toodangerous. It encourages us
to take the easy path rather than take a risk. There are two ways to deal with theSaboteur. The first and themost common, since it is a
sneaky little bugger is togive in. You might be able
to tell from the tone of this article that it is my opinion that that particular option is
not the acceptable one. The second way to deal with the Saboteur is toget it to pipe down. Thisis not easy to do, but it ispossible. The Noid, the devilon your shoulder, the voicein your head, all of theseSaboteurs use the same
weapon: logical argument.
Saboteurs convince you that your desired course of action is the wrong one to take, the path most difficult, the path most frightening. The best way to beat themis to reason with them. And
the best way to reason with them is to reason with
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yourself. Re-emphasize yourcore values. Remind yourself
why they are your core values, values which cannotbe changed because
they are the cornerstoneof your life.
Emphasizing core values seems simple enough, andit can be. But do you know
what your core values are?Its a strange question to ask,but a fair one, and it helps
to make a list. Sit down andlist out those values which
are so dear to you that your definition of your very self relies on them. Youdbe surprised how manyof us are compromisingour core values on a dailybasis because we refuse to
recognize that we are doing so. Listing those values out forces us to recognize the fact, to acknowledge that those values are steady andunchanging.
This article features only a few examples of Saboteursdirty work. The battle withmany peoples personalSaboteurs is that between
what is Easy and what isRight, but it may not be
your battle. The Saboteurhijacks your personal values
and uses them against you;in the end, your ability toidentify and defend those
values is what will keep theSaboteur at bay. Your list
and your personal view of what is Right will help you
get that list completed andmove you closer to your own
success.
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Mary Elizabeth Murphy isManaging Director of S.T.A.R.Resources, a performancemanagement consulting,coaching and education firm
that specializes in creatingenvironments in which people
want to work. An expert at helping individuals andorganizations to earn more,produce more and achievemore, she is the author ofRESET Your Buttons. Youcan reach Mary Elizabeth at704-535-5610 [email protected].
The Noid,
the devilon your
shoulder, the voice in your head, all of these
Saboteursuse the same
weapon:logical
argument.
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Food Family Features
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For years, Chef WolfgangPuck has been an inspiration
to home cooks across thecountry, teaching them how
to create contemporary American dishes by mixing formal French techniques with Asian and Californiainfluences.
At the center of Chef Pucks
inspiration is his WELL(Wolfgangs Eat, Love, Live)philosophy, which meansusing food made withhumanely treated, natural,organic and seasonalingredients when available.
To help bring the WELLphilosophy to your ownkitchen, Chef Puck has
simplified some of his signature recipes, whichmakes it a cinch to channel
your inner chef and indulge your culinary passion. Visit www.organiccenter.org for more information on thebenefits of organic foods. Formore recipes and menu ideas
from Chef Puck, visit www.wolfgangpucksoup.com.
Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings
4 ounces fresh goat cheese1 tablespoon each chopped fresh tarragon leaves andItalian (flat-leaf) parsleyFreshly ground black pepper
4 boneless or bone-in chickenbreast halves*, skin on1 tablespoon olive oil1 shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)1/2 cup Chardonnay or other white wine1 1/2 cups Wolfgang Puck FreeRange Chicken Stock 1/2 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons butter, cut up
Heat the oven to 450F. Stircheese and half the herbs
in a small bowl. Season withblack pepper.
Loosen skin on chicken.Spread 1/4 of cheesemixture under skin of eachchicken breast half. Placechicken, skin-side up, into a
shallow 3-quart baking dish.Brush chicken with oil.
Roast for 20 minutes or untilchicken is cooked through.
Heat shallots, wine and stock in a 1-quart saucepanover medium heat to a boil.
Cook and stir until the mixture is reduced to1/2 cup. Stir in cream. Stirin butter, 1 piece at a time,making sure it is meltedbefore adding another. Stirin remaining herbs. Season
with additional black pepper.
Spoon sauce onto
4 plates. Cut chicken into slices and place on sauce.
*If using bone-in chickenbreast halves, increase theroasting time to 30 minutesor until the chicken iscooked through.
Chicken with Chardonnay
and Fresh Herbs
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Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 55 minutes Makes: 6 servings
4 sweet onions or large yellowonions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)1/2 cup port wine6 cups Wolfgang Puck OrganicBeef-Flavored Broth2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves2 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 slices French bread (about1/4-inch-thick)
1 1/2 cups grated Gouda cheese(about 6 ounces)
Heat oil in a 6-quart saucepotover medium-high heat.
Add onions and cook for20 minutes or until goldenbrown, stirring often. Addcelery and cook and stir for 3minutes.
Add port, broth, thyme, bayleaves and black pepper to
saucepot, stirring to scrapeup browned bits from bottomof pot. Reduce heat to low.
Cook for 30 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs andbay leaves.
Heat broiler. Place bread slices onto a baking sheet 2 at a time, making 6 pairs in all. Sprinkle each pair with1/4 cup cheese.
Broil 4 inches from heat untilcheese is melted. Divide soup
among 6 bowls. Top withbread and cheese.
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For recipes and menuideas visit www.wolfgang
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