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stop being so darned professional and take a break today!
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Welcome! If you enjoyed last month you'll be craaaaazy about this month!
The purpose of this ezine is inspiration, humor, business, personal and just plain fun: aka the don't-take-yourself-so-seriously ezine.
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Despite the not-so-springlike weather in April, I had a great and eclectic month; San Diego, Denver and Las Vegas, and the rest of my time was evenly divided between my Chicago and Naples homes. I moderated a Mergers & Acquisitions panel on the McDonald University campus sponsored by Rick Herbst  of Sikich (below) Then I attended the Fitness Hall of Fame banquet with my personal trainer, coaching client, professional speaker and friend, John Godoy (who has a column in this ezine every month...scroll!) to honor Peter and Kathie Davis, founders of IDEA.  Went to a two-day Vistage Chair training, and it was great to be with 80 Chairs from around the country. Then did a kick off speech on the DiSC Profile system for Julie Gammack's new Vistage group in Chicago. Marcus Lemonis, star of The Profit and Biz Fix. chose four Vistage companies to profile in his new show, and three out of the four were my members - woo hoo!  I went to the shoot at Jensen and Halstead (pictured at right with my member Dave Dastur (l), and Marcus). He also filmed my members Sandy Marsico and Sherri Heckenast  Speakers School (left) was awesome again this session and due to sellouts, I have added an extra school in July. But hurry, there's on one spot left!
I had the opportunity to catch up with Lisa Norris  at my favorite restaurant, Tavern on Rush. I took some time at my Florida home to recover from a neck injury just in time for a whirlwind Mother's Day weekend. The Happy Cooker (that would be me) made a gourmet dinner for friends and for THE son's arrival. I LOVE to cook and entertain, especially in my fun dining room  (left). Over the weekend Jason and I had dinner at Summer House Santa Monica with Vistage Member and friend Sheri Miller (below), Then we all went to Bodhi Spiritual Center for the most fabulous concert - Dawn Bless singing Patti LaBelle (below).   (No, she did not get that outfit from my closet.)
We finished off the night (yes...we were still going!) at Alex Rueve's graduation party. Her mom Sandy is a former Vistage member, BFF, member of my 6-5-4-3 group and creative designer and founder of SheBeads/HeBeads.  She just picked up Whole Foods as the newest client to sell her fab jewelry. The Blackhawks and Cubs are now buying as well. Way to go, Sandy!!! (right) Bodhi Spiritual Center always fills my soul, and spending Mother's Day morning there with Jason made it extra special. Then off we went to have brunch at Beatrix with my Sam. Yes my outrageously fabulous Director of Everything is also a special friend...and darn if we didn't forget to take a photo! Jason and I were going to finish off the day with dinner at Eataly but by that time we were both exhausted and tired of eating, so instead we hung at home. I hope it was a special Mother's Day for all who celebrate and here's to my Mom who has always been my inspiration and who gave me permission to be me. I miss her every day. 
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If you're a Vistage member or company, join my webinar on June 6th at 12p Central Time on The Art & Heart of Storytelling. 
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by Jack Daly
Jack Daly is a dear friend, cherished colleague and one of the most inspiring people on the planet. Jack and I have matching energies - he just uses his to run marathons and I use mine to shoe shop.
Jack built six start-ups into national firms, two of which he sold to Wall Street. His knowledge of how to build a winning culture, sales management and sales is like Picasso painting or Beethoven composing...he is simply a genius with the passion of a MichelAngelo. Jack has spoken to my Vistage groups many times and we all love how he makes it clear that a sales manager's job is not to grow sales but to grow sales people in quantity and quality and they in turn will grow your sales. Jack has proven techniques that identify the key activities that need to be performed on a daily basis, proactive pipeline management, creating perception of value, leveraging the internet and employing an effective touch system.
I have heard many sales trainers in my careers, and Jack Daly surpasses them all. If you can't experience the man, experience the book, his energy and knowledge shines through every page. If you don't buy this book you "don't know Jack"!!
NOW GO GET THIS BOOK!
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The newest spring addition to my shoe love...six inches high, woo hoo!
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WONDERFUL WEBSITEings/AWESOME APPS
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www.blinkist.com
Books in blinks are a new format that gives you the key insights from nonfiction books in just 15 minutes. It is so awesome. Thank you, Mark Partridge for sharing this jewel.
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MIKKI MOUTH Things I Wish I'd Said and Some I Did Say!
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Enjoy a quote each month from my book - some funny, some poignant, some professional, some just darn cute!
God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.
~Rudyard Kipling
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NOW...not one, not two, but THREE divisions of
The Mikki Mouth Club!
CLICK HERE for more information
If you want Mikki's expertise at an affordable price on an ongoing basis The Mikki Mouth Club is for you.
Questions? We've got answers!!
Just call 312.664.8447 or send us an email
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In the vast majority of the world's languages,
the word for "mother" begins with the letter M.
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Dave Nelsen
Dave's formal title is President, Dialog Consulting Group.
From 2005 to 2009 he was CEO of TalkShoe, a social media company now serving more than one million monthly listeners...and the fabulous company I use to produce my monthly teleseminars.
Instead of Dave honoring us this month with his amazing column we are taking this opportunity to honor him and say congratulations for winning the Vistage Members' Choice Award with an average rating of 4.90 for 109 presentations last year. Woo hoo!
Dave takes the cake!
With master Chair Jon Jennings in Bismarck, ND.
If you'd like to book Dave to speak for your company or association, contact me at Outrageous Orators: mikki@mikkiwilliams.com or call me at 312.664.8447.
You can find more formal details here:
wesocialize.biz
To contact Dave directly:
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LIFE LESSONS...FUNNY, FIT  OR FABULOUS
Submitted by John Godoy
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John Godoy is a healthy lifestyle expert. Through personal coaching, training and healthy lifestyle seminars, John guides clients in developing and sticking to the healthy habits necessary to tap their bodies enormous energy reserves - enriching their personal and
professional lives.
 | 5 Ways to Get Fit by Being Different!
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Through my company Outrageous Orators: speakers who rock...an uncommon speakers bureau I recently booked John for a keynote where he presented
The Bushido Code: The Seven Virtues of The Samurai:Take Charge, Adapt, and "Program" your Code to Happiness.
And now they've booked him for the 30 year anniversary gala. Proud of you, John!!!
If you're interested in booking John (and why wouldn't you be?), CALL ME!
To get more information and great tips or see this awesome speech, visit John's website: www.johngodoylifestyle.com
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That was the name of one of my businesses and oh, come on,  I know guys cook, too.
Next time you want to serve Mom breakfast in bed try this.
Crepes With Peanut Butter and Jam 4 servings  4 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 10 cubes 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup strawberry or raspberry jam 1/2 cup (2 ounces) fresh blueberries Confectioners' sugar, for dusting - In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and salt. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
- Heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Melt 1 cube of butter in the pan. Add 1/4 cup of batter and quickly tilt the pan to form an even coating of batter on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 1 minute, until set and slightly browned. Using a heat-resistant spatula, carefully loosen the sides and gently flip the crepe over. Cook for 1 minute. Repeat with the remaining batter and butter, stacking the crepes on top of each other on a plate as they are ready. You should have 8 or 9 crepes total.
- Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter to each crepe and, using the back of a spoon, spread evenly over the crepes, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spread 2 teaspoons of jam over the peanut butter. Line 5 to 6 blueberries along the center of each crepe. Fold the crepe in half over the blueberries. Fold the two ends inward and continue to roll into a tube shape. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Cut each crepe in half horizontally and arrange on a platter. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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Be Outrageous...
It's The Only Place That Isn't Crowded!™
~Mikki Williams
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Visionary - adjective (esp. of a person), thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom
 I speak of volunteerism is my speeches. I tell stories to inspire and challenge audiences to volunteer as individuals, as responsible business and community leaders. as parents/grandparents, and to get their children involved early. By the way, volunteerism is the number one way to raise self-esteem. What are you doing in this visionary effort? Each month I will give you a link to a site where you can volunteer. Please send me a link to your favorite volunteer opportunity to post.
dogsforthedeaf.org
Place a rescue dog in the home of a
deaf or special needs person, giving that individual greater independence and
unwavering companionship.
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There is still ONE SPOT AVAILABLE for the July Speakers School so hurry and register, and you will be confirmed for the July 24-26, 2014 class.
The next school will be September 25-27, 2014.
Learn from the NEWEST MEMBER OF THE CPAE SPEAKER HALL OF FAME which, in case you don't know, is a very big deal, and honor, for a professional speaker! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL NOW FOR MORE DETAILS: 312.664.8447 OR SEND AN EMAIL TO REQUEST MORE INFORMATION. |
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 Check out where Mikki will be speaking and piggyback your company or association event. Or just invite her to dinner or shopping!
Click here for her calendar:
Mikki On The Move
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Mikki Williams earned the dual designations of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and CPAE (Council of Peers Award for Excellence) Speaker Hall of Fame from The National Speakers Association, an achievement attained by fewer than 1% of all professional speakers. She specializes in business dynamics and human potential. She has been named one of the top speakers in the country by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, Colin Powell, Lou Holtz and Mike Ditka. Mikki is also one of the top tier speaker resources for Vistage International, the world's leading executive organization, and Group Chair of two of their peer advisory boards in Chicago.
Her company Mikki Williams Unltd. produces Speakers Schools in Chicago, a monthly ezine: Hair She Is...! and a blog: Mikki Williams' Blah Blah...Blog. She is sought after for business, life and presentation skills coaching through her firm Coaching, etc... She also facilitates The Mikki Mouth Club, an annual subscription-based presentation skills coaching membership with three distinct divisions...Speaker Source, Accountability Academy and Keynote Kamp. If you need other speakers, she can book you the best through her Outrageous Orators...speakers who rock, an uncommon speakers bureau.
To hire Mikki or learn more about any of these services:
CALL ME: 312.664.8447
E ME: mikki@mikkiwilliams.com
SEE ME: www.mikkiwilliams.com
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Thanks for spending time with us!
Me and "the staff" at Mikki Williams Unltd., Samantha Hoffman, aka 'my Sam,' Director of Everything. When you have a director of everything, what else do you need?
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