Author Archives: Faith Monson

Normally, when we talk about putting in a “good word” for someone, we mean a personal recommendation. So how do you put in a good word for yourself?  Perhaps not in the way you’re thinking, as in a recommendation.  Rather, … Continue reading >

A popular commercial for smart phones manages to answer every question a potential customer has about the phone’s ability to do a huge number of things with the answer; “There’s an app for that.” Of course, they’re talking about mobile … Continue reading >

In a “past life”, I traveled for business—a lot.  I was in sales; do I need to say more?  I was one of those exhausted people you pass in the airport security line, shifting from foot to foot in high … Continue reading >

People who don’t travel for business often think business travel must be exciting.  You’ve probably heard comments to that effect from your co-workers, non-traveling teammates, friends and maybe even your spouse. “Airports are exciting places.”  “I bet you get to … Continue reading >

Change is never easy.  As human beings, we tend to resist upsetting the apple cart, even when the apples are rotten (or when we didn’t like apples to begin with).  Yet change is not only a part of life, the … Continue reading >

Dreaming is wonderful, but to make dreams into reality it requires work and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone.  If you are ready for change, ask yourself: what do I want, and how much do I want it? … Continue reading >

No one in this world is exactly like you.  No one has traveled the same road, taken the same life journey.  You are unique from your siblings, your other family members, and from everyone else on this planet—even if they … Continue reading >