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Is a Dating Coach Worth It? Answering the Questions Singles Hesitate to Ask

July 23, 2026

Finding lasting love may be one of the most important goals in your life, yet it’s also one you’re often expected to figure out on your own. But what if it isn’t working? What if you’re still no closer to finding your happily-ever-after? While it’s easy for me to say that working with a certified coach is the logical next step, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy decision for singles to make. How can you confidently know whether or not a dating coach is worth it? Some time ago, I ran into an old friend I hadn’t seen in at least 15 years. She’s an attractive, friendly, smart woman now in her 50s, yet for some reason, after all this time, she’s still single and never married. She jokingly said to me, “I should have worked with you years ago!” We talked for a while; it was bittersweet, and then we went our separate ways. But this interaction got me thinking: what kept her from asking for help? Why did she wait so long? And what keeps other singles from working with a professional? W...

Your Best People Aren't Leaving for More Money. They're Leaving Because of You.

July 23, 2026

Every time a high performer leaves, there's a story the organization tells itself. The story usually involves money. A competitor offered more. The market is tight. We can't compete with what they're paying over there.Sometimes that story is true. But more often, far more often than most organizations are willing to admit, it's a convenient fiction. A way to avoid the harder, more uncomfortable truth: that the person didn't leave the organization. They left the manager.The research on this is not ambiguous. Gallup has been studying employee engagement for decades, and their data consistently shows that the manager accounts for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement. People don't leave companies. They leave managers. They leave cultures. They leave environments where they feel invisible, undervalued, or controlled.The money story is easier to tell because it doesn't require anyone to ch...

Alan at 80? ? Episode #93

July 22, 2026

Name: Crysta Ames Title: Office Manager Group: Summit Consulting Group, Inc. Dateline: East Greenwich, RI United States Direct Phone: 401-884-2778 Jump To Summit Consulting Group, Inc. -- Alan Weiss, Ph.D. Adblock test (Why?) source http://www.expertclick.com/NewsRelease/Alan-at-80-Episode-93,2026315980.aspx

TV advertising works better with first party data

July 21, 2026

Adam Armbruster: This underused data can transform marketing strategies, delivering personalized campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive measurable results. In my research analyzing thousands of client marketing plans for positive business outcomes , I've discovered that only one in 10 local business owners ever reviewed their zero-party data (ZPD) for marketing usage. Ninety percent of these business leaders had not ever dug into their own customer records to find useful directional intel. This ZPD, unlike third-party data, which is often aggregated and prone to inaccuracies , is voluntarily provided directly by customers, offering clear insights into their preferences, intentions and behaviors. In short, it's marketing gold. The business value of ZPD lies in its authenticity and specificity. It allows companies to understand their customers' needs at a granular level, enabling personalized messaging that feels relevant rather than intrusive. ZPD is like having a...