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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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I am writing this from The Wickinninnish Inn in Tofino, BC, Canada sitting fireside in my room, looking out the picture window
onto the Pacific Ocean and Canadian Rockies and feeling very blessed. It's my annual vacay with best bud' from UK, Chris. Two highlights... (as it's a very low key trip) was me flying in an 8 seater prop or should I say, lowlight?
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And the fact that this is a Relais and Chateaux property and I covet them all :-) 
Also had time to reconnect with 25 year friend, Alison Dennis from my fitness industry days. We hadn't seen each other in years and it was great to connect and recollect. Got to walk around Steveston, eat fresh salmon and enjoy gorgeous Vancouver.
I am working backwards this month, and I had just returned from a fun weekend in Vegas with friend/Vistage member Lisa Dunsky to see my girl, JLo - who didn't disappoint! 
And then I took time to do the Zappos tour again, which I love.
While home in Chicago, I enjoyed Sunday brunch with my dear friends, Bill Keller and Lisa and Kim. I had another great brunch with Lola Wright, Spiritual Director at my Bodhi Spiritual Center, dinner with new friend, Jill Belconis at Cherry Circle Room, spoke for Maryam Malek's Vistage group  from Orange County who had a retreat in Chicago at the Radisson Blu.
Always time to enjoy lunch with fabulous speaker, even better friend, Laurie Guest
and on to the evening by sharing hosting duties with member, Craig Reiff and wife, Melissa for the first Vistage Food, Wine, Travel Network dinner at LaBriola's Cafe.
Pictured with two other Vistage members, Beth Fahey , Craig Fichtelberg.
Hope your summer started off well.
Saluting all Dad's this month, |
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PLAY: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul
by Stuart Browm, MD
Long a believer in the power of play as a speaker, facilitator and coach, this book affirmed my beliefs and also taught me the science behind it. Additionally, I learned many new applications of play in many different facets of my life. We see the joy of play in children's faces as they swing in a school park. But in our own lives, we tend to think of play as only a guilty pleasure, a distraction from "real" work and responsibilities. I just returned from my second visit to Zappos in Las Vegas. Nowhere is it more evident about how play inspires culture and employees and ultimately benefits customers.
NOW GO GET THIS BOOK... And take the Zappos tour! 
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 (waffle snacks, a blend of bourbon, vanilla, cinnamon and molasses; YUM!)
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 SHOE-BE-DOO |
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I used to have the most extensive lip collection of anyone...lip couch, lip toilet seat covers, lip you name it I had it. I don't anymore, so please don't send me any :-)
However, people remember and I often get anything reminiscent of my lip days.
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Reports the latest delay information sourced from other travelers as well as official airline updates. Connects you with the best local shops and restaurants to help pass the time.
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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!
In honor of all the brides this month:
"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
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 QUIRKY QUESTIONS |
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I often ask my Vistage members, aka execs, a question to ponder, be it for fun or for
inclusion, sharing, challenging or just to get to know each other better. Perhaps these questions will serve you at your next dinner party, your own introspection, or just puts a smile on your face.
What is your favorite pizza?
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 SOCIAL MEDIA GURU GUY by Dave Nelsen |
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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.
Do One Thing Well... 
Not two things poorly. We've all heard the saying but as with many things, it's easier to say than to do. Deviating from my usual script, I'm not going to share an app or a social media tool this time, but instead tell a story about Apple. I'm thinking about this because I've been buying virtually every product Apple has put out for more than a decade. However, I bought an Apple Watch the day it launched and I no longer wear it. The FitBit Charge HR is far better for tracking sleep and exercise (the key functions of a wrist-based wearable), it's more comfortable, and the battery last for days. I bought an iPad Pro (plus Keyboard plus Pencil) the day it launched but two months later I sold it to a friend. It's big and heavy but can't replace my MacBook Pro. I bought an iPad Air 2 instead (Steve Jobs had the size right originally). Read entire article
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LIFE LESSONS...FUNNY, FIT  OR FABULOUS
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 Keep Stress at Bay!
Ultimately the best way to deal with stress is to seek help from a professional stress management practitioner who can guide you through it. However, if that is something you are not inclined to do at the moment, then the following are several strategies to you can independently apply. Done individually and for a short period of time, they may have minimal effect, but several of these done together, over time will create positive results. Read entire article
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MIKKIPEDIA
The encyclopedia of wacky definitions
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FATHERHOOD: An heir-raising experience
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 THE HAPPY COOKER That was the name of one of my businesses and oh, come on,
I know guys cook, too.
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Grilled Steak Panzanella Salad
With Tomato Vinaigrette 
4 servings - 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, divided
- 1 (1-1 1/2-pound) hanger steak, center membrane removed, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds ripe beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
- 4 thick slices country-style bread
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 bunch Tuscan kale, ribs and stems removed, thinly sliced (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup basil leaves, torn if large
- Flaky sea salt
Whisk balsamic vinegar, 3 Tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Finely grate 2 garlic cloves and whisk into marinade. Place steak in a resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over steak, toss to coat, then let rest at room temperature at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, toss tomatoes and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a colander set over a large bowl; let rest 1 hour. Read the complete recipe |
2016 guest columnist: CULTURE COLUMN
by Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky
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Culture of Diversity
Peter Drucker has said, "Demographics are the future that has already happened.
According to US Census bureau data published in March, 2015, by the year 2020, white children will be in the minority and by 2044 whites will outnumbered by non whites. This shift is do to a variety of reasons, primarily, birthrates among whites is in decline while nonwhites are having more children. Given these shifting demographics and increase globalization, the workforce we see and experience today will become radically different over the next 25-30 years. Organizations that build a culture that embraces diversity will be better prepared to succeed with the workforce of the future. There are several reasons to begin a cultural shift in the direction of diversity, NOW, rather than waiting for some talent crisis in the future. The reasons to begin a shift towards a culture of diversity include (but are not limited to):
Read entire article
Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky (Dr. Gustavo) is a speaker, author, consultant, and psychologist whose diverse background brings a unique and multidimensional perspective to his global clients. For the past 15 years, he has focused on engagements with corporate clients, and has worked with Global 1000 companies around the world, as well as with smaller, often family-run, businesses addressing a variety of topics, including corporate culture, emotional intelligence, anger management, and integrating multigenerational workforces.
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 HE WHO LAUGHS...LASTS! |
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I've never been totally sold on the concept of Father's Day. For one thing, it was officially declared a national holiday by Richard Nixon, so it might not even be legal.
- Dave Barry
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To book me or any of the other guest columnists like Dave Nelson, Gustavo Grodnitzky, John Godoy, simply contact us. For any or all your presentation needs on any topic at any price point, be it keynote, training, seminar, emcee, facilitator, moderator, concurrents (I just don't do floors or windows) I know many great speakers from my years with the National Speakers Association and Vistage International.
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Fathers Are Forever
Fathers are forever. Even death,
Although a distancing, does not divide
The child from the parent, nor does time,
However long, nor space, however wide.
Enduring beyond silence, beyond breath,
Resonant where hours cease to chime,
Some yearnings inconsolable abide.
In Memory of Gabe Durishin 1944-1973
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Research has shown that mindfulness increases attention, lowers stress, improves physical health and immune functioning, and provides relief from certain kinds of psychological difficulties. - It allows us to pause before reacting in ways that might be unhelpful or hurtful, or interrupt times when we're already stuck in a negative spiral.
- It invites us to experience our lives more purposefully and more fully.
- It allows us to be more present for the joyful and happy moments of life.
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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 A TedX SPEAKER and one of the top tier speaker resources for Vistage International, the world's leading executive organization, and honored as their Speaker of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award winner as well as an award winning Group Chair of two of their peer advisory boards in Chicago.
Her company Mikki Williams Unltd. produces Speakers Schools all over the country, a monthly eZine: Hair She Is...! and a blog: Mikki Williams' Blah Blah...Blog. She is sought after as an Executive Speech Coach through her firm Coaching, etc... She also facilitates The Mikki Mouth Club TM, an annual subscription-based presentation skills coaching membership with three distinct divisions...Speaker Source, Accountability Academy and Keynote Kamp TM. If you need other speakers, she can book you the best through her Outrageous Orators...speakers who rock, an uncommon speakers bureau.
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