As a frequent business traveler, I appreciate good old fashioned customer service from hotel staff. But more and more, I appreciate being able to manage my stay and in room features using my own mobile devices. Here are some key areas that technology is being used in business travel meetings and hotel stays: 2 in 1 Devices: There are many online debates … [Read more...]
TechMama Talks: Work, Family, Education and Mobile Tech
It may have been a month since I last posted, but that gave me some time to think. During that time I decided to channel my dear Grandmother in my writing, who as she got older decided to share her authentic voice. Of course, that involved some embarrassing moments such as when she met a new boyfriend of mine for the first time and asked "I look forward to seeing you walk down … [Read more...]
Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3): A Gift To Future Generations
(See Disclosures at bottom of post) When it comes to managing family health, being proactive and aggressive goes a long way. I frequently point out to my boys and my husband the importance of exercise, eating right and getting enough sleep using real examples of friends and family who role model healthy habits. We also discuss additional health … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Emotional Intelligence – The Difference That Makes the Difference
**I have doing research on educational environments for my own kids and found out about Six Seconds.org. Their about page explained "Through 15 years of global experience and extensive research, we’ve found that the scientifically-based skills of emotional intelligence (EQ) are essential for change. These skills are learnable, and predict stronger effectiveness, influence, … [Read more...]
Secret to Social Media Curation – Goodbye Google Reader!
Among my little secrets I share to those looking to get more involved with social media is: being a social media influencer does not only mean that you only share your thoughts - you need to also share other relevant posts, tweets and social media updates that reflect your niche (the social sharing piece). But how? What I did to set up my system of … [Read more...]