Is this a Happy Valentine's Day for you and yoru business or is it another day in a love/hate relationsip?

Sometimes, all you have to do is be there and listen. Nothing more is needed. Allow someone to be open without interrupting, judgement, or input.

We all have greatness within us, but many never let it come through. Playing small is one way we allow our fears to control our destiny.

Being in sync with your environment and having a supportive environment are components to bringing out the best of you. Does your environment match what you want?

Why are you in business? The answer to this question drives every decision you will make. Get clear on it and set your path in the right direction

Peace, love, and understanding. Thanks Elvis (Costello) for putting this phrase into my head today. I've been singing all morning.

What's meant for me will always be

The Libby Means Business Podcast is now available on YouTube. New interviews will be published weekly. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas to all. Here are some gifts from me to you!

Chi follows Energy. Energy follows thoughts. When you control your thoughts, you open up yourself to getting what you want.

Being the weird one has its perks. Harness the uniqueness of you toward a higher goal. Its great to be you!

Smile though your heart is aching/ Smile even though it's breaking/ When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by/ If you smile through your fear and sorrow/ Smile and maybe tomorrow

Setting and reinforcing boundaries is a key aspect of self care and self respect.

What makes you and your business stand apart from the rest? Is this an attribute that is valued and sought by your prospects? Time to think it through.

We are fortunate to have many areas in our lives to be grateful for and express our gratitude. Take a minute and recognize them.

Victimhood is a choice. You can choose to break the cycle and empower your thoughts to bring you out of a loser mentality..

We celebrate life and we celebrate death. How will you be remembered? What is your contribution to this lifetime?

You know what you are doing and are probably good at it. Give yourself the credit for your accomplishments, knowledge, and actions!

Don' t let the daily grind wear you down and undermine your self-confidence. You are enough!

Watch what thoughts you allow to enter your head. What you think, you become. so take the time to start reprogramming thoughts that no longer serve you.

We are all being watched . You can control your image through being purposeful in your words and actions.

Best Value evaluation of proposals is not always transparent, so you need to make it easy for the government to see the value you provide and defend the decision to select your firm.

You do crappy things to others. Maybe intentionally, maybe not. Regardless, realize that you are the one who is being the jerk. You can control ourself and change your behavior.

Authenticity is your super-power. No one else is you, so take advantage of it, be strong, and show the world your true self!

Lessons learned from the Barbie movie. There are true mindset lessons to be learned and applied in our business world.

Sometimes, you have to break the mold and step out of your comfort zone. Don't let others' fears hold you back. Be bold. Be strong.

Is keeping 100 percent private the right choice for you? There are pros and cons to sharing information. Differentiating based on the situation is key.

One of five rules of life provided by author Tom Friedman. Be "optimistically pessimistic", meaning to be excited for the new opportunity, but expect the worst.

Spring is a time to bloom. Take hold of your business and sprout through the barriers holding you back.

It is up to you to define your measure of success. Stop comparing yourself to others and decide what you want.

Are you excellent technically, but invisible? How you present yourself affects your business. Don't be the ugly duckling anymore.

Would you do whatever it takes to make an impact? Where do you stop on your journey? Are you able to power through adversity?

What does your business do? Simple answer: "I help business owners get unstuck so they can make the critical decisions to move forward and free up their time".

Business was your dream. You committed your life to it and tied your identity to it. Now you are out -kicked out, burnt out, tuned out, washed out, pushed out. OUT. Look for the opportunity!

Genuine connection with a few people is more profitable than imposing yourself on 100 people. Networking can be beneficial if done properly.

People who behave badly only affect you if you let them.

Do you have grievances to clear? Are you able to put them in the past and move forward? Festivus! A holiday for the Rest Of Us!

People want to be appreciated and acknowledged. Let the good ones know that they are important to you and live in gratitude that they touched your life.

All relationships run their course. Once you've spotted hostage situations, figure out how to get away. There is no upside. Both sides are no longer aligned .

Put yourself first. Don't get distracted as the people around you will try to hold you back. Once you've made the decision, you are ready to do the work to make the change.

You can reprogram your mind to be a stronger, happier, more secure you. Then you are ready to present your best self and carry out your purpose with the strength and assuredness to make an impact.