Important Lessons My Friend Bob Wojnar Taught Me
One business teaching lesson Bob exemplified: “Treat the janitor like the CEO” Yes, it’s a tired cliché but Bob lived it. When I met him, it was my job to clean the bathrooms at Premier Liquor. Bob was always kind and respectful, he took the time to greet the “kid cleaning store”.
Spotlight in Excellence Frederick Marschner
It’s a true pleasure to spotlight a real life saver, a man I'm proud to call my friend, Frederick Marschner. Frederick is a licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW-R) with over 26 years of mental health and addictions counseling experience obtained through working with...
A Teachers Influence
"Accommodate changing times but cling to unchanging principles"Miss Judy Coleman President Carter's High School TeacherIt's important to recognize that Teachers have an impact that goes far and away beyond the classroom. Miss Judy Coleman influenced a man who steered...
The 4 Disciplines of Execution – timeless
One of my favorite books is "The 4 Disciplines of Education- Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals" by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey and Jim Huling. They lay out the Disciplines as1) Focus on the Wildly important 2) Act on Lead Measures 3)Keep a Compelling Scoreboard4)...
Edwin M. Ardenski NY DeMolay Leadership Library
Last year New York DeMolay started a Leadership Lending Library. New York DeMolay Executive Officer Peter Brusoe wanted to get the works of John Maxwell, Stephen Covey (and a whole list of Authors who have been associated with Covey- including my connections Jim Huling and Scott Jeffrey Miller), Micheal Hyatt and others into the hands of young people
Another Interview on Wine and Holidays
This Christmas I was interviewed by "Dave Millers Mexico" about holiday wines and food. I love sharing my 28 years experience in the wine industry and helping people create enjoyable experiences. Enjoy Dave Miller’s 2018 Holiday Wine Guide Your guide to getting...
Where Kidney Donation and Mezcal Meet
Last Summer I was invited to present my "Tequila, Missions and Mezcal" program for the Rochester, NY Chapter of "Woman for Wine Sense". A good friend of mine (a wine educator at Rochester Institute of Technology who is also aware of my work with Blood and Organ...
Slowing Down can be an Investment
Last Summer, I was touring Tequila places and while hopping out of a car, I tweaked my hamstring a little – just a little. Nothing serious, I figured I’d power through and keep pushing ( putting the “Effort” in “Excellence Takes Effort” ).
Always look for opportunities to help
I been in out hospital been mercy flighted ,in a coma ,broke both my knees cause of my bones being so weak ,cause of this illness..but I keep my head up and keep pushing..I got a 8 year old son I need to raise and to be a dad still what keeps me going
Youth Leadership Library
A recent quote from John Maxwell reads “Successful people are those that are in their sweet spot, while successful leaders help others to find their sweet spots.” . Last year New York DeMolay started a Leadership Lending Library. New York DeMolay...