Finding Community in Adversity

Beth Terry | October 30, 2008

The controversial Reverend Ike once said, “The best thing you can do for the poor is not be one of them.”
I thought of that as I awoke to my radio playing Emerson Drive’s, “Moments.” Country music is exquisite in its ability to tell poignant stories with a few well chosen words. The song is […]

Holding on; Letting go; Changing

Beth Terry | October 25, 2008

Picture your sweet 6-month old infant in her crib. You play peek-a-boo and she giggles. You scrunch your nose up and she giggles again. You pick up this tiny, sweet bundle of joy in your arms. You hold her to your face and you say, “OK kiddo, today you are going to go jogging with […]

Eventually… The World DOES Bounce Back

Beth Terry | October 18, 2008

We’ve been here before. Maybe the players were different, the causes were different; but our race - the human race - has weathered storms like this. The US is a teenager. We are just a little over 200 years old. In the grand scheme of countries like China - checking in around 5,000 years old […]

Hopeful in Spite of it All

Beth Terry | October 12, 2008

The news tugs at the side of my consciousness. I watch it from time to time, but have decided not to let it rule my day. I think it was Mark Victor Hansen who once described the news as “The same bad stuff happening to different people every day.” I’m keeping up on things, but […]

Leadership Needed to Make it Through Scary Times

Beth Terry | October 8, 2008

It’s nuts out there. But you knew that. Just did a seminar yesterday for one of my favorite clients out here in Hawaii. Kamehameha Schools has over 100 year-history of providing education for the children of Hawaii. I love those people. Every time I get to train on their campus, I can feel the real […]

Holy Smokes! Hawaii is on Sale!

Beth Terry | October 4, 2008

I had to just get the word out there. I go to Hawaii every 6 weeks or so to work. The fares this summer for all travel have been a nightmare. Cuts into your profits.
But - I just went online to book my Hawaii trip for November. I got a round trip ticket for $377!!! […]

The Forgotten Elections: Ballot Propositions

Beth Terry | October 3, 2008

Why be leery about Propositions? If ya got one from a hooker on a street corner, it might sound interesting and tempting. But then, you look back at it later and realize there were some unintended consequences that you cannot reverse. IMHO - THAT is why they call them PROPOSITIONS. Sound good. Probably not all that good.

Networking a Life Saver in a Down Economy

Beth Terry | October 2, 2008

Harvey MacKay wrote a book about it: “Dig Your Well Before You Need it.” He said you need to get your ducks in a row when things are going great, and not wait until your life or business is hanging by a thread. To me, that really applies to networking. We human critters need […]

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About the author

Beth Terry, CSP, is an International Professional Speaker, Author, and Corporate Trainer with offices in Phoenix and Hawaii. She is a Catalyst who creates a resilient mindset in your people, keeping you profitable, productive, and results-oriented. Her convention programs include Creating Resilience, Managing Change and Stress, and Work Life Balance. She is the author of two books. Find more about her at www.bethterry.com