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.

Innovation knows no boundaries or limits. If you believe in yourself and in what you are doing, there is never a bad time to take the leap. It may just change the world.

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!

It's your choice to either live up to expectations or down to expectations. How do you harness your powers to differentiate and thirve?

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

When the going gets tough, the tough know to celebrate their success and bounce forward!

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

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..

Another C.R. seems likely. There are still actions to take and work to do to position your firm for FY2024 spending.

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!

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

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.

Capitalize on the downtime as the government is gridlocked. Identify what is holding your firm back and dive in to address it during this time to be ready for reopening and a surge of activity.

On-site employees and the firms who provide them are dinged during the shutdown. There is no way to recoup the lost hours/revenue, so what are the choices?

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

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.

How is your progress half way through the calendar year? Are you meeting goals? Do you need to adjust? Take a look at performance to adjust the path forward.

You are your own worst critic. Let it go and forgive yourself. Once you let go, you are free to move forward.

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.

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

Are you a champion or a perennial middle of the pack performer? Become a champion by knowing what differentiates your firm.

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!

It all started with making the decision, then taking action. Take the first step. Be fearless. It will all work out as it is meant to be.

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

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.