by Norma Thatcher | Dec 16, 2017 | Christmas, Inspirational, Thought provoking
Being a little obsessive, it bothers me when Christmas cards, decorations, and plays depict the Wise Men showing up at the manger in Bethlehem the night Mary gave birth. The Bible tells us that the Magi were from “the east” (scholars disagree about whether this means...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 25, 2017 | Humor, Thought provoking
Psychologist Vicky Williamson says that the problem happens to nearly 90% of people every week. It’s the dreaded ear worm. You know what I’m talking about. You’re going about your day and you suddenly realize you’ve been singing the same song in your head over and...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 18, 2017 | Leadership, Thought provoking
Did you know that Dale Carnegie (1888-1955), author of the bestselling How to Win Friends and Influence People, had an original last name of Carnagey? It’s true; around 1913 he changed the spelling of his last name so that the general public would associate him with...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 11, 2017 | Inspirational, Leadership, Thought provoking
If you want to see big rocks, visit Yosemite National Park. If you’re like me, you’ll end up believing that, compared to Yosemite’s, other rocks are just pebbles. Visiting the park recently reminded me of the time management training I took that was based on the work...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 7, 2017 | Humor, Leadership, Thought provoking
Are you aware of the latest “must have” accessory in the businessman’s wardrobe? An executive backpack. According to an article in the October 19th Wall Street Journal, businessmen are switching from briefcases to backpacks. Not just any old backpack will do, of...
by Norma Thatcher | Nov 4, 2017 | Inspirational, Public speaking, Thought provoking
Have you ever given any thought as to why an image of a light bulb (usually lit) is a visual metaphor or graphic symbol of a great idea or a spark of creativity? Some experts turn to Edison’s 1879 patent of the first electric bulb. Citing the incandescent bulb as one...