Melissa Galt

While we are still suffering a serious drought here in Atlanta, Spring is budding regardless and my front garden was calling for some care. I needed to replace some decorative kale that didn't make it … [Read more...] about Shaking Your Roots Up

Recently, I got an unpleasant surprise in the mail. It was a communication from an attorney's office regarding a fellow speaker's trademark phrase. I did not use the same phrase in fact but they … [Read more...] about Law Full Communication

Have you ever spent time with someone, romantic or just a friend, and simply felt disconnected after parting company? You didn't have a bad time, but you didn't really feel like they were paying … [Read more...] about Know When To Say Next

Now this may come as a surprise to many of you, but not everyone who enters your shop, calls you on the phone, or emails you as a prospect is actually someone you even want to consider doing business … [Read more...] about Get Picky or Go Home

What is “might?” Yes, I know it is akin to “maybe” and about as useful. All of us, whether consciously or not, only do, we don't might or maybe. Every time you use one of these words you are inserting … [Read more...] about Might vs. Will

3 Cities in 4 Days! No, it isn't a whirlwind trip to Europe, but it feels about as exotic. This Thursday I head to Vegas to address the Surface Fabrication and Design Expo on Thursday/Friday, and then … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Catch Up

Auspicious beginnings! The year is off to a terrific beginning with speaking engagements being booked regularly, hiring an office manager, and getting my hardback version of Celebrate Your Life! The … [Read more...] about Refresh Your Routine

Are you stuck in a rut? Do you talk about taking trips, but never go anywhere? Do you yearn to break out of your routine, join a new club or organization, or perhaps simply get involved in one you … [Read more...] about Making Adventures A Part of Every Day

Japanese grocery stores are much smaller than American grocery stores; watermelons with their round bulky shape took up too much room, a solution was needed. Most people would simply stop carrying … [Read more...] about Finding A Better Way