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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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Considering I took all of August off on a writing sabbatical for my book and webpage revamp, I thought I didn't do much until I started writing this. I didn't travel, speak or coach but I must admit I underestimated the depth and breadth of those two simultaneous projects, so they are both near completion but I didn't make my self-imposed deadline.
Stay tuned for both announcements.
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Rick Bayless
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I did find time for some play, as always, and enjoyed Rick
Bayless' Cascabel a sensory dining experience. In this sensual tale of love and hunger, the audience joins the guests of the boardinghouse Cascabel at their courtyard table. Way cool!
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Deb, Sandy, Sam and me at
Rod Stewart
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Saw Rod Stewart and Santana
in concert. Rod sang THE song and I GOT the T-shirt, (know which one?).
Had dinner with good bud/Vistage speaker/Chair Harvey Goldberg at Piccolo Sogno when was in town.
At the end of the month, I took on one speaking gig at Garden of the Gods (below) in Colorado,  then had a Wine and Wrinkles Party for my friends, Ani and Tamilee (below) from San Diego to showcase Ani's amazing skincare products .
Also took my personal trainer, John Godoy (who writes for this ezine - check out his column below) out to Moto (a most unusual restaurant of molecular gastronomy) for his birthday (below). 
Had a great time at the fund-raising party for "my" Bodhi Spiritual Center, held at the home of Lola Wright, Executive Director and Vistage member. Here I am, below, at the party, with Mark Anthony Lord, Founder of Bodhi.
Caught up with Aimee Daniels, leader of Chicago Vistage Chairs, as we dined at Nacional 27 (we both love Latin Dance) but alas, alack, couldn't stay awake till the band started at 11PM. LOL!
 Enjoyed the Jazz Festival at gorgeous Millennium Park (left) then dinner with superstar sales guru, Jack Daly.
If you put together all the events of my month, nothing compares to a four-hour dinner with superstar, super sales speaker, superman Jack Daly (below). WOW! I'm still spinning and smiling.
Catch him somewhere in the country. 
While dining with Jack, a gal stopped me to ask if I was Betsey Johnson, funky fashion designer. I get that a lot - what do you think? 
I finished the month with the Vistage All-City, aka Executive Summit,  where my Outrageous Orator speaker Mike Maddock killed it! So proud of you, Mike. Here I am with the amazing Sekou Andrews, kick-off speaker and world's #1 Poetic Voice, at the Summit. And had a great time with my members who also attended, and topped it off with a dinner with all the Chairs. What a great day...and a great month.
I am now in re-entry on a plane to San Francisco to speak.
See you next month!
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Prosperity in the Age of Decline
How to Lead Your Business and Preserve WealthThrough the Coming Business Cycles
by Brian and Alan Beaulieu
In the spirit of full disclosure, Brian Beaulieu is my Vistage member and I adore him but...if I didn't love this book then I simply wouldn't review it!!! But...I did love this book, not only for the on-target economic trend forecasting (94.7 accuracy) but for the valuable insights that will help guide your investment strategies or at the very least, make you more knowledgeable about what lies ahead and how that will affect you in business and personally. Who wouldn't want to be armed with info that will help us make better-informed decisions, be proactive in that decision making, feel confident
that we are on top of our competitive advantage, deal with the uncertainties that lie ahead and plan intelligently? And if you read between the lines, you'll know this is a great gift for your kids or anyone you know who will be facing the future even longer term.
NOW GO GET THIS BOOK!
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Mikki Williams and Dave Nelsen present:
Social and Human Networking on Steroids
A presentation in the Chicago area, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and helping you with old and new best practices for improving business communication and collaboration.
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Hearts and Flour Bakery (Misericordia Hospital)
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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!
Courtesy of Sherri Heckenast
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What do bulletproof vest, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common?
SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE ANSWER.
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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.
Wearable Technology
For the last four years, I've been wearing a BodyMedia armband to track my sleep and exercise. It's the same device that they use on The Biggest Loser. We call this practice "the quantified self." It can be life-changing when you have data about your actual sleep and exercise times. Most people don't sleep as much as they think they do.
Neuroscientists have proven that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week, coupled with an average of 8 hours of sleep each night not only makes you healthier, it makes you substantially smarter. It's due to a chemical produced during aerobic exercise that triggers production of a different chemical in your brain known as brain-derived neurotropic factor. BDNF not only protects neurons under stress; it grows new neurons and neural connections. Said another way, it improves memory and learning.
I'm mentioning this now because, until now, it's been the geeks, the exercise nuts and the early adopters who've pioneered "wearable tech." But I predict with 99.99% confidence that tens of millions of people, including probably you, are going to join us in 2015. That's because yesterday Apple announced the iWatch. Not only is it fabulously functional, it's famously fashionable. Yes, you'll want one. 
Here's what will happen when you don your new iWatch: You'll see your sleep and exercise numbers. Then you'll change your caffeine and alcohol consumption patterns to improve your sleep. You'll swear off red-eye airline flights and late night Netflix binging. You'll become more competitive with your active friends as Strava, Nike+, MyFitnessPal, and a host of other exercise apps help you track and compete across space and time. And at the end of every day, you'll check to see if you hit your 10,000 step target.
You'll be on a path to thinking more clearly, learning faster, and living longer. And then you'll buy a lifetime membership at Lumocity.com and take things to an even higher level. Or at least that's my story from the past four years.
If you're wondering, yes, I really love my BodyMedia device but I'll be moving to the iWatch on Day 1. I just need to decide which one will look best. So many choices ...
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.
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To get more information and great tips 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.
Roasted cauliflower? Been there, done that. But a WHOLE HEAD? How fabulous is that?!
Spicy Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Serves 6
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 head cauliflower
1� cups plain Greek yogurt
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chile powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 400� and lightly grease a small baking sheet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
2. Trim the base of the cauliflower to remove any green leaves and the woody stem.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the lime zest and juice, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, curry powder, salt and pepper.
4. Dunk the cauliflower into the bowl and use a brush or your hands to smear the marinade evenly over its surface. (Excess marinade can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days and used with meat, fish or other veggies.)
5. Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the surface is dry and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. The marinade will make a crust on the surface of the cauliflower.
6. Let the cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving alongside a big green salad.
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Be Outrageous...
It's The Only Place That Isn't Crowded!™
~Mikki Williams
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"I'd always believed that a life of quality, enjoyment, and wisdom were my human birthright and would be automatically bestowed upon me as time passed. I never
 suspected that I would have to learn how to live - that there were specific disciplines and ways of seeing the world I had to master before I could awaken to a simple, happy, uncomplicated life."
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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.
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We inspire, equip and mobilize people to take action that changes the world. We put people at the center of change and connect them to their power to make a difference by adhering to these values:
- People drive change
- Passion overcomes obstacles
- Service bridges and bonds
- Innovation drives results
- Servant leadership transforms
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Note: There will be a price increase in January 2015
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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:
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Thanks for spending time with us!
We added a great new assistant to Team Mikki!
Meet Dennis Lyons!
We're working on his title...since Sam is Director of Everything, I'm thinking Dennis might be Director of Anything. Whaddya' think? Got any other ideas? Email us!
Answer to trivia question: What do bulletproof vest, fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers all have in common? All were invented by women. |
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