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From the publisherDear Readers,

I am very excited to have Fabi Preslar as ourcover story this month!

I first met Fabi at an e-women event when Women With Know How was just starting up.

At that point, I was new and on a very tight budget to work with her.

Last February, we launched our first issue of the emagazine.

As many of you know, the content was wonderful,but the layout and graphics needed a lot of help.

Fabi reached out to me and offered her services- at a reduced rate for a limited time - to take

the magazine to the next level and generate advertising to support all costs of production.

I have to admit, I was a little scared of thisinvestment, but it was so worth it. (Now we need

all of you who love this magazine to advertise!)

You all can see that SPARK Publications creative team has created what I think is an award winningpublication.

Thank you to the SPARK Publications team!

Our professional spotlight this month is Debbie Winchester of Debbie Winchester Designs, a woman who makes gorgeous jewelry!

Last but not least, our online store is nowopen for business.

Have a great March!

Mimi

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Contents

Serving Charlotteand Charleston

Publisher/PresidentMimi L. Zelman

[email protected] Vice President Sales & Marketing

Lea Ann [email protected] Creative Director, Graphic Design

SPARK [email protected]

Copy EditorCristina Cassidy

Sales RepresentativesKaryn Beach

[email protected]

Kim [email protected]

Margo [email protected]

Contributing WritersDawn Leitner

of Coach You 2Lead Janet Anderson

of Anderson PC TrainingKim Hughes

of Women With Know How

Charleston Contact Mimi Zelman

[email protected]

For more advertising information callMimi at 704-491-1207

or email her at:[email protected]

Copyright 2010

4 PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHTDebbie Winchester Debbie Winchester Designs

6 How Are You Distinguishing Yourself From Other Job Search Candidates?

8 SPARK Something Within 14 Work EthicsDo you Have It?

16 Celebrating Hair18 Mood Busters 101

The five quickest ways to reason with your stubborn inner child to regain your positivity

22 Changing the World26 Get Smart!

How to Use the Tools in Your Sandbox

28 Personal Forecast March is the Time to Be Imaginative30 Sabatoge!34 Eating and Living WELL

Cover photography: by Episode XI Studios, LLC


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Debbie WinchesterDebbie Winchester Designs

Professional Spotlight

Debbie WinchesterDebbie Winchester Designsby Kimberley Hughes

When you weregrowing up, whatcareer path did you

want to pursue? Ive always loved animals,

so I wanted to be a veterinarian.

What is the bestaccessory or flagshippiece of jewelry

you suggest womeninvest in?

A woman should choose jewelry that reflects herindividual style. It is not

for me to say what makesher feel confident or

well adorned. My task is to create jewelry that is aesthetically pleasing, wellconstructed and timeless.

What got you starteddoing custom

designed jewelry? The seed was planted whenI was nine years old andI saw an onyx and silver

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ring my cousin made inher metalsmithing class incollege. The bug bit againnine years ago when I wasdiscussing jewelry with a

friend who was learning to make beaded jewelry. I went to a local bead storeon my lunch hour thatday and was completelyhooked. I have continued

to learn new techniques such as wire wrapping,hammering, texturing, coldconnection, fold forming and

silversmithing.

What do you think it takes to be a Woman With Know How?It definitely takesdetermination and theunwillingness at times to

take no for an answer.It takes planning andcommitment, too, and focus

on the desired end result. You are a native of the Charlotte Metro Area What is thebest change you haveseen come to the areain the last 20 years? I think there has been a

shift away from the big boxretailers to more eclectic

style boutiques. The smaller,more personal boutiques arebetter venues for artisanslike me to sell their creations.

How would you like to see your businessprogress through

2010 and beyond? What are your dreamsfor Debbie WinchesterDesigns?I currently have my jewelryline in three upscalelocations. By the end of2010, I would like to at leastdouble that. My dream is to

be able to stay in my studio to make jewelry and havebusinesses coming to me toplace orders.

What motto do you live your life by?I just try to treat others the

way I want to be treated.

We all have a cause

that we stand behindand that pulls at ourheart strings Whatis yours?

Animal welfare. I believein advocating for those

without a voice. Pets giveunconditional love and

deserve to be well cared for and loved in return. The petpopulation in this country isout of control. Thousandsof animals are euthanizedin shelters every year for noreason other than that thereis no home for them. Propercare of pets includes, butis not limited to, spaying orneutering, regular healthcare, including dental,

vaccinations, proper housing and containment, exercise,proper nutrition, toys andlots of love.

The decision to get a pet should be given carefulconsideration and should be

a lifetime commitment. I alsoencourage everyone to berespectful of our wildlife. Asour population grows and

we move into their habitat, itis extremely important that

we do our best to coexist.Provide structures for birds to nest in and choose plants for landscaping that provide food and cover. All animals were put on this earth for areason, so do not destroy

them because you fear themor because you think they

are a nuisance.

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Debbie WinchesterDebbie Winchester [email protected]

www.dwinchesterdesigns.com


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Career by Robyn Crigger, CEO

Compass Career ManagementSolutions-OI Partners Inc.

How are you Distinguishing

YourselfFrom Other

Job Search Candidates

Learn to Stand Out in the Job

Searching Crowd


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What can a Job Search Candidate possibly dodifferently from all thehundreds of others? There

are still some things that the lazy job seeker is notdoing, which can help you

to stand out.

Its okay to send resumesout, but BE SELECTIVE.

Choose companies that are more likely to have the type of position and the salary youd want. However,be prepared as manycompanies have cut orreduced salaries over thepast year or so.

When contacting acompany, be sure you are

talking with the right person- the decision-maker. Anddont send anything toDear Sir or Madam! That

is the death sentence for aresume.

Thorough ResearchResearch your selectedcompanies and know whatis currently going on with

them. Even if they are on a hiring freeze, recognize that fact when contacting them. Relay to the company

that you want to share yourresume with them for futureopportunities. Then stay in

touch now and then.

If you are an executive levelprofessional, be familiar

with a new job search toolcalled a Portfolio. This

job search tool is veryeffective for those people

who have lots of extensive work experience and havemultiple accomplishments

that need to be relayedmore effectively. ThePortfolio does NOT take

the place of a resume,but it enhances theresume, making it come

to life! Compass CareerManagement Solutions isone of a few companies

that provide portfolios toexecutive level job searchcandidates.

Communicate inDifferent Ways

Job Search Candidatesneed to seek out ways

to stand out from othercandidates. Use multiplecommunication venues.Dont always call your

company contact, butinstead use email, as well as the U.S. Mail, etc. Even apersonal delivery will help

to distinguish you.

Dont forget to ask around for others who might havecontacts within the targetedcompany. A personalcontact or referral can make

a HUGE difference. An EmployerFriendly Resume

Though a resume wont get you a job, be assured that your resume CAN make a difference. For instance,is your resume employer

friendly? Does it relayimmediately the kind ofinformation an employer

wants to know? Are you sure about the accuracyof your details? That canbe very important. Howreadable is your resume?

Dont forget to be accessible for employers to reach you. Check your voicemail frequently. What does your voicemail message say?Does it sound professional?Each item mentioned

impacts your total image to the employer.

Now you know some of the ways to distinguish yourself in the job market.Remember to keep this listof tools handy when youreout there searching. Andgood luck!

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Compass CareerManagement Solutions

/OI Partners, [email protected]

A personalcontact or referral

can make aHUGE difference.


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A friend, Yvonne, took Fabis suddenly displaced

family into her North Carolina home.

Yvonne saw potential inFabi that her parents, at

the time, had not identified.She became Fabis life-long mentor, giving her thecourage to make her dream

a reality. From her mentor,Fabi learned that whatever

she wanted to achieve and was willing to work for was possible.

At seventeen, Fabigraduated high school,borrowed her motherscar for a few days and

went to the CPCC campus two weeks prior to the summer session. During

this time, she registered for a full credit load of classes,began a work study job,

and landed a second job at the Athens Restaurant. She also took her nationalization test and became a U.S.citizen just in time to startclasses. Relays Fabi, There

was no financial support from my parents, and I hadno money to my name,

and knew no one in the area. I didnt have a car and rode the city bus or walked where I needed togo. I found a place to live,put myself through college

working two to three jobs and graduated with adegree in Commercial Art.Reflecting on her journey

and accomplishments, Fabicredits CPCC for much of

her success. CPCC hashad a positive and lastingimpact on my personal andprofessional life, says Fabi.When I chose to attend

CPCC as a teen, I had noidea to what extent thecollege would shape mycharacter or future. CPCCdidnt just launch my career,it launched my life, and for

that I am truly thankful.

A Mind for BusinessIn 1998, Fabi launchedSPARK Enterprises (nowSPARK Publications), initiallyin Mint Hill, North Carolina,

as a home-based business which has now expanded and moved to Matthews,North Carolina. As herbusiness grew, Fabi grew,

too, from an introverted

Women need tobe very clear as to

the reasons why they are starting

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designer to a woman who serves her community as arespected leader. Womenneed to be very clear as to

the reasons why they are starting their businesses, says Fabi. For me, I knewit was going to be aboutpersonal growth and takingcare of my family.

SPARK Publications is a graphic design firm that specializes in thecreative design and expertproduction of magazines,custom published books

and catalogs. SPARK alsoproduces award-winningmarketing design projects

from brochures, mediakits, package design,

and advertising. SPARK was initially launched tocombine the vast skillsFabi had obtained in

the areas of design, technical production,management, teambuilding, and client

services. When the time was right to pursue herdream of a bricks andmortar design firm, fivebanks turned down herrequest for a loan. But once

again, these obstacles

strengthened her resolve. According to Fabi, Itsnecessary to feel failures,

work through fear, and learn to believe in yourself. Through her dedicatedleadership, SPARK hasevolved into a thriving

marketing-design andpublications powerhouse.Fabis talent andover-the-top client servicehave led to the companysimpressive growth. Her

firm is consistentlyrecognized with local

and national industry awards for its innovativedesigns.

Fabis talents, dedication toher craft, and passion for

the Charlotte communityhave not gone unnoticed.In 2009, she was honored

with the following nine top awards and was a finalist for two others:

Stevie Award Winner, Best Business Turnaround

Stevie Award Finalist, Best Entrepreneur

Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award

Women Extraordinaire Award, BusinessLeader magazine

Movers and Shakers Award, Business

Leader magazine50 Most Influential Women, Mecklenburg Times

Top 24 Entrepreneursin Charlotte, BusinessLeader magazine

Life Well Lived Award, Womens Living Well Series

Link Leading Lady, WLNK-FM 107.9

Top 100 NC Small Businesses (#79), Business Leader Magazine

Top Three Finalist,Woman BusinessOwner of the Year,NAWBOCharlotte

Since 2006, SPARK Publications has receivedover 45 industry awards

for projects designed for their clients.

Full Circle Journey with CPCC Central Piedmont Community College(CPCC) announced that

Fabi Preslar, President ofSPARK Publications, was the 2009 recipient of theprestigious Richard H.Hagemeyer Educational

Advancement Award. The award recognizes a former CPCC student who hasbenefited significantly fromexperiences at CPCC and

whose efforts have helped

the community. Fabi washonored for demonstratingcommunity involvement andoutstanding character.

The award is named afterDr. Richard H. Hagemeyer,

CPCC president for 23 years, who led the college from


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owner who has successfullymanaged a business that ismore than five years old.

Today, SPARK is not only a successful business venture,but a committed communitypartner. In 2008-2009, SPARK donated more than 440hours of marketing design

services to a variety of areanon-profit organizations,including Room at the Inn,

A Place for Hope, Laugh for the Cure and PEEP: PrideEntrepreneurial EducationProgram. She mentors other

women entrepreneurs and

contributes her time to sit on advisory boards, advocating for women business owners.

Fabi is the perfect exampleof a Woman with Know How

and why this eMagazine and company was started to highlight women whobreak through barriers, push

through adversity, work hard to make their dreams

a reality, and give back to the community; undoubtedlyleaving a mark on ourcommunity and making itbetter than it was when

they arrived.

Fabi has been a key figure in taking Women with Know How to thenext level and pushingus, as a company, toexpand our dreams

and make our wildestexpectations a reality.She is the quintessentialexample of inspiration,motivation and becomingbigger than yourself.

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Fabi [email protected]


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Communication by Janet Anderson

Anderson PC Training

Work EthicsDo you have

Our current economy has all of us thinkingdifferently about ourselves, our world, andour connection with others. The subject of

work ethics remains an important factor. Allof us know what is right and ethicalat

least I hope we do, but how do you relate that to your working environment? And howcan that factor alone help you keep your job,

advance in your job, or make a temporary job permanent?

Do your shareA project usually entails many steps and

many people working on a particular part.

As it is with machinery, if one part is not working properly, the machine runs roughly,more slowly or even breaks. If everyonedoes their share of the work at the time it isneeded, the machinery will run smoothly

and everyone wins. Projects get done faster,products get to the market more rapidly, and the quality of the work goes through the roof.

Offer to do something that is alittle out of your comfort zone

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a project even if you areunsure of whether you canpull it off. The call was anoffer to me to teach a classon DOS (Disc OperatingSystem). I didnt know alot about DOS and knew Icould learn it, but was still

very fearful as to whether Icould pull it off. I grimaced

and said, Yes I can. I notonly learned a new skill, butI felt more confident in my

ability to learn somethingnew and teach it. By offering

to do something unfamiliar, you will learn a new skill andbuild self-confidence.

Do what is right You KNOW what that is. If you make a mistake, own up to it. If the company does not allow mistakes to be made,quit. This type of company

will die without creativity and

creativity in the marketplacemeans you make mistakes. We are human after all.How many times did you

fall down before you could walk? How many formulasdid a pharmaceuticalcompany make before theycame up with a drug that

would work? Mistakes areonly worthless when you do

not make them and learn from them. One story Iveheard, possibly apocryphal,is of a worker who ownedup to his mistake to hisboss, saying that his errorcould cost the company asmuch as a million dollars.Immediately he asked if his

boss wanted him to resign.His boss answered: Icant afford to lose younow. I have a millioninvested in you.

Receive criticismas it is intended

Constructive criticism helps you to see how you canimprove and grow from

another point of view. Twoissues are in play, though.How the person giving thecriticism delivers it and how

you perceive the advice. If someone says, You could

try to do it this way. ORIve found that if you do.

Of course if your adviser says something like You are so stupid. Why didnt you do this project this (my) way? you are certainly notinclined to take their advice.Sometimes our inner voices

are as cruel as our worstcritic. Understand what they

are saying to you from theirpoint of view. Try not to take

it personally.Give constructivecriticism

where needed There are times when YOU are the adviser. First, if youknow your colleaguespersonality and how they

receive information, you will know how to approach them. If you are fair andnon-threatening, the person

will be more willing to listen and take action.

If guidance is needed and you dont say anything, the situation may escalate andharsher measures mayhave to be taken. Nip thingsin the bud and addressissues that are small. As

time goes on, you willknow how to approacheach person.

Offer waysof improving

As you do your work and see that a system mightneed improving, dont be

afraid to bring suggestions to your supervisor. Again,how you approach this isimportant. Simply lay out

the concerns and beclear about a new wayof doing things, takinginto account budget and

resources. Your superior will value your thoughts in the future and remember them when review timecomes around.

So, live your ethical lifeeveryday and you will find

you will love going to work.

Live your ethical life everyday and you will find you will love going to work.


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Hair Products Alan Daniel Salon

A d v e r t o r i a l

CelebratingHair


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A d v e r t o r i a l

[email protected]

704-607-0678

DebbieWinchester Designsearth elements jewelry

Alan Daniels Salon iscelebrating 10 years of greathair service to our guests.

We sincerely appreciate the loyalty and patronageover the years as we grow

and strengthen our brand.Many guests have been

with Alan Daniels Salon from its inception and stillmany have recently joined

through referrals and their search for a hair-care home. We are thankful to those who help us to stay on thecutting edge of professionalhair care services throughrequests for unique or star-

studded looks.

We are planning a soire to recognize this milestonein our business through

the rough waters of theeconomy. We feel 10 years

for a young business shows

its ability to survive anddeliver. The one area werefuse to skimp on is inguest service. From thelight libations and snacks to

those special occasions, wemake sure that we maintain

the professional products for your care. During thedownturn in the economy,

we even introduced

innovative luxury products to our guests. Hair responds to stress. Alan DanielsSalon responds to all haircare needs.

Our stylists are always inlearn mode. Continued

education beyond staterequirements is encouraged

and provided at Alan DanielsSalon. To meet guestneeds, our stylists know theimportance of education. Ifits a new cutting technique,coloring scheme ormaintenance regimen, our

stylists are ready. Remember,unlike other salons, our

stylists consultations arecomplimentary with theexception of invasive

services requiring contracted

products, namely extensions.Look for the date and timeof Alan Daniels Salons10 Year Anniversarycelebration in the next issueof Women With KnowHow eMagazine .

Call Alan Daniels Salon and speak with aprofessional stylist today.

Allen Daniels Salon 4100 Carmel Rd Charlotte, NC704-544-7655


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Communication by Dawn Leitner

The five

quickest way to reason wit your stubborninner child toregain yourpositivity

101Mood Busters Coach U 2 Lead


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Its 6 am Monday and the alarm goes off. Youpromised yourself that this

WOULD be the week that you would start that newexercise program. You know,

the one that you KNOW willhelp you lose some weight

and start feeling healthy again with a new senseof renewed energy. Not tomention those sexy pants

youve wanted to get back into that are just aching tobe worn again. One problem,

you lost the motivation asquickly as you hit the snoozebutton. And now you have

that wonderful friend calledguilt starting to settle in

with you as you nap a littlelonger. Its OK, you say to

yourself, I will get up in just a few more minutes I justneed a little more sleep soIll have the energy I need.

And so it goes, three more snooze hits and youre right where you were before. Or are you? True, you didntget to exercise as plannedbut there is a price youvepaid adding lots of hiddenguilt. That guilt starts in on

you as soon as you get up,doesnt it? Thoughts likeI cant believe I let myself

down again and didnt do the program. What is wrong with me? I cant stick to starting anything that I saidI was going to do. And nowIm going to be tired andcranky the rest of the day. I

should have just gotten upon the first snooze. And now

Im reacting to others as ifits their fault my mood.Sound a little familiar?

We all have moments of feeling emotions that dont feel good or put us in apositive state of mind. We

are after all human andemotions (good and bad)come with the territory.Its what we DO with theemotions that create ahealthy state of mind. Have

you ever been mad and someone is trying to make you smile or laugh and you simply refuse to do so?It almost seems like more

fun to stay angry then togive in and smile. Just like aparent is to their children inhelping them work throughemotional outbursts and

feel secure again, so we have our own innerchild that also needs to

be parented to help usmove through the mood swing. Here are a few tips on how you can takecontrol of those moods

and still bounce back to the productive and positiveplace you deserve to be.

1. Acknowledgeand accept the feeling

youre in To accept that state of mind youre in may feel like youre wallowing,but actually it allows yourmind to start working

through it when theres noresistance or defensiveness

that you are indeed feeling a certain way. This may

take a little practice, butis well worth it if you canget comfortable accepting

ALL your emotions as they arrive. Just like a parent says to young child, Its ok, sweetie that youre feeling sad tell mommy what ismaking you feel that way,

so should you allow yourinner parent to sooth you

when you are feeling anuncomfortable emotion.

2. Be aware of thechatter in your mind

Just like a parent listens to a child when they go off with all these terrible things that flood their mind likethey dont like me or they

think Im stupid or I knowI cant do that, its also true

for us that negative thoughts will come flooding to us like a tsunami. Theres nothing wrong with it! Just know that these are misguided thoughts and will soon pass when youre ready.

3. Give yourselfa time limit beforemoving on Any goodparent knows you cantlet an outburst continue,

which is why a time-out is

an effective parenting tool for young children to work through their emotions and think about their actions. We too as adults need togive ourselves a time outor time limit on how long

we are willing to stay in anegative mood. Try to give


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yourself 10 minutes to work through it and if need be walk away from others so you have can allow yourself the space to think withoutother influencers.

4. Share youremotions with others

All too often, when we havenegative emotions, we tend

to feel less than or afraidof what others will think of

us if they are aware that we are not perfectly happy all the time. So, we keepour emotions inside, now

with shame attached to them. Now you have twoemotions youre trying to

work through. In reality,people will make their own

assumptions of what youre feeling because they see your actions and behaviors are different. And they dontknow how to respond so

they may ignore you or get angry with you, thinking they did something to you. When you allow yourself to be open to the emotion youre feeling, it loses someof its energy that fuels thenegative thoughts. Sharingit with others also allows

them to know how best tobe around you or work with

you in a healthy way.

5. Use methods to

encourage positive thoughts OK, so now youre working through the negativenonsense in your head

and youre getting tiredof feeling this way, so

what do you do? Finding ways to automatically startendorphins to kick in are

the best ways to getting you back on your positivityroad. Try simple things like

smiling, laughing, feelinggrateful for something,listening to music thatlifts your spirit, dancing,exercise. Doing something

that makes YOU feel good


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is the aim and be aware of that resistance to feelinggood (ex. smiling) and see if

you can take the bull by thehorns and smile anyway. Itspure magic in the making!

Your Challenge: The next time you get upset about something, take a moment and go through the mentalchecklist above and time

yourself on how long it takes you to get out of thenegative state of mind.Be cognizant of the time

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Dawn Leitner is a CertifiedPerformance Coach andPersonal Development

Trainer of Coach You2Lead, who offers coaching

and training services tohelp women professionalsembrace their owncharisma to be genuineleaders. Want to learn more

about working through youremotions, purpose, goals,or fears? Check out ournew in person and onlineinteractive classes at

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Community Family Features

It started with the question,What would you ask one million people to do

to change the world? Thousands of ideas from

around the world came in. The ideas werent sweepingpolicy changes they

were small and unexpectedeveryday actions that

anyone can do:n Keep a promise.n Read a story to a child.n Learn something new.

n Run an errand for anelderly neighbor or

single parent.

Fifty of the best suggestions

were published in the book Change the World for TenBucks (Chronicle Books2009). This little book hashad a big impact, sellingover 1,000,000 copies in

the U.K., Canada, Germany,Spain, New Zealand and

Australia, and now this will

be the first time its available in the U.S.

Because its not justpoliticians and business

leaders who change the world, says the bookseditor Eugenie Harvey.Each of us, through thehundreds of tiny actions we

take every day, shapes the world we live in. In other words, small actions x lotsof people = big change.

Changing the

One Small Action at a Time

World You can change the world. Thats what

the people behind the movement We

Are What We Do believe. People like

you taking small actions that add up

to big change.


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This project carries a much-needed message of hope

for people everywhere, says Harvey. Love yourself,cherish life, protect our

future. Its not simply aboutbeing green, Harvey says.We are about bringing thekinds of lasting change

which will positively affectour environment, our local,national and internationalcommunities and ourselves.For example, the book includes a postcard to send

to someone who inspires you (Action 35), two pages stuck together as a remindernot to throw gum in the

street (Action 24), tear-out

tabs to make introductions to the neighbors (Action 45), and dozens of other creativeprompts for positive change.

Connecting OnlineIn addition to taking the

actions in the book,people can visit

ChangeTheWorldForTenBucks.com to inspire

and track their progress. On the site you can:n Submit your own

ideas for change.n Update your Connect

with Facebook with an application that lets you view all 50 actions from the book and update

your newsfeed with theones you complete.

Action 47 Buyanother copy of

the book to give to a friend The site also provides aunique way to connectpeople to finding volunteer

work in their communities, via VolunteerMatch.org.Enter your zip code, select

an area of interest everything from animals

and arts to justice and seniors and youll get alist of local organizations

that will welcome your time and efforts.

Spend time with someoneof a different generation.

Action 02


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To find out more about how you really can change the world, visit ChangeTheWorldForTenBucks.com.

Action 43 Be resourceful.We must be the change we

want to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi

Action 07 Go play in the dirt

After all those years of yourmother telling you not to,

were making an appeal to the rebel in you.

Flowers, vegetables, herbs,house plants, bamboo,

ferns, trees we dont mind what it is, just get planting.

Youll turn carbon dioxideinto oxygen, calm yourmind, relax your body, andpotentially have somethingdelicious to eat.

Even being short on spaceis an opportunity to getcreative and connect with

your inner child by plantingbean sprouts in an egg

shell.

From Change the World for Ten Bucks, ChronicleBooks 2009.


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Next time you need to buy a friend a present, dont. Make them oneinstead.

Gingerbread Men 1/2 cup softened butter1/2 cup sugar1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons light corn syrup

2 cups plain flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger

1. Preheat oven to 350F.2. Cream together butter and sugar.3. Beat in the egg and syrup.

4. Sift in the dryingredients and mix.

5. Chill the dough before rollingonto a lightly floured board, to a 1/8 inch thickness.

6. Cut into shapes, using agingerbread cutter.

7. Bake on a lightly greased tray for 8 to 10 minutes.

8. Give away immediately.

Bake something for a friend

Action 30

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| T h e p r e m i e r w o m e n s b u s i n e s s r e s o u r c e g u i d e To be a smart business

owner or manager, youneed to use the right toolsin your sandbox at the

right time. Your sandboxis a metaphor for yourbusiness and includes

your current and potentialclients, employees andbusiness associates,

suppliers and alliancepartners, and mostimportantly, your own time

and expertise.

Smart business isnt childsplay, so here are ten ways to effectively use some of the tools in your sandbox.

1. Smartstrategic plan

The most important tool youhave is your strategic plan for

where your organization isnow, where you want it togo, and how you will get

there in the timeframe

you want. If you haventglanced at your plan inmonths, or dont haveone, you need to createor review it. Right now.Start digging!

2. Smart vision Creating and living amission statement in

your business is difficult,

especially when sandtraps and sinkholes appear almost daily. Be absolutelyclear and concise about

your organizations vision and mission, so you caneffectively lead the othersin your organization tohelp achieve them.

3. Smart financialknowledgeUnderstand your margins.Figure out what you need

to sell and how to containcosts so you can make

those margins. If you dontunderstand a balance sheetor income statement, hire abookkeeper or accountantor ask a retired financialexecutive to explain it to youin plain English. Care for anEBITDA with your coffee?

4. Smart mix ofproducts or servicesIts the old 80/20 rule; figureout which 20% of yourproducts and services aregenerating 80% of yourrevenue, then focus yourenergy, your people and

Marketing by Karen L. Dortschy

Smart! GetHow to Use

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your resources on those coreofferings. Use your shovel toreduce or eliminate the 80%of your products and services

that are generating only 20%of your revenue.

5. Smart marketing Have at least ten (yes, ten)marketing strategies in a

three-to-six month plan that you update regularly.Strategies include publicrelations, direct mail, socialonline communications, printmaterial, marketing research,

website, blogs and more.Measure the effectiveness of

your ten marketing strategiesby finding out how yourcustomers are hearing about

your products or services and focus on the strategies that give you the most sandin your buckets.

6.Smart selling

Identify who really is the ideal client for you, whether its because s/he has the resources tobe long-term partners, orbecause he or she paysquickly, or because Then,be proactive in selling to

those types of clients. Keep yourself top-of-mind with

these prospects by keeping them informed of industrydevelopments and updates,not just about you and

your company. If someonedoesnt buy from you, findout why he or she didnt. That

valuable information will help you create the right sales

messages and techniques for the next client you call on.

7. Smart systems The best organizations arebuilt on smart systems,

from how the phones are answered to the way thatproducts are most efficientlyproduced and distributed.Systems and processes makeeverything you do consistent,

and that reduces costs andincreases efficiency. Building

a sandcastle is easier when you create and implement anorganized process, instead of

throwing grains of sand at thepile and hoping they stick.

8. Smart balanceof work/lifeIts important to yourhealth, well-being and yourorganizations health and

well-being for you and your teammates to have balance.Make time every day for

family, friends, home activities,exercise, pets, travel, cooking,digging your toes in the

sand; whatever relaxes andenergizes your body, mind

and spirit.

9. Smart change This dynamic tool in your

sandbox defines whether you can adapt and update,or if you get stuck in the old

ways and old systems. Dontbe buried under the sand.New technologies mean that

you need to stay updatedon how your business cannot only stay competitive but

also rise above. Focus oncontinuous improvement in

your processes and systems. Ask your employees orclients what should change.

Thats a sure way to get greatimprovement ideas, free for

the asking.

10. Smart peopleSurround yourself withemployees and alliancepartners who are moreknowledgeable than you

and be open to learning from them. Delegate to thembecause you should onlybe doing what you do best.Focus on your sweet spotgreat at selling? Someone

smarter than you can betterhandle the day-to-day client

servicing. Great at finance?Someone smarter than you

should be knocking oncustomers doors. This is

by far the best tool in your sandbox to help you create and build your sandcastles.

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Karen L. Dortschy is a partner with Sandbox Solutions, abusiness and marketingcommunications analysis,project management and

strategic planning companybased in Charlotte. Shehas more than 25 yearsprofessional experience inmarketing communications,project management andprint buying. Visit their

website at InYourSandbox.com or call 704.201.3354.


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Lets Talk by Marcie Williams-Browning

Over the coming year, I will share with you areasof focus for each month.

As you create your plan for success and work thatplan, these suggestions

will give you a clear focus for the month. Write down your goals, dreams and aspirations and look at them often. Writing themdown brings them into thephysical world and makes

them tangible and real. As you consider areason which to focus your

attention this month, be sure to look at each area from

your mental and emotional state, your physical well-being, your spiritual needs

as well as your financialones.

The color for the monthof March is white and the

theme is If you can imagine

it, it can happen. It is the time to look to the future with positive thoughts and with objective eyes. Someof the areas to consider

are listed below. The bestday in March to write down

your desires and wishesis the 15th. This is the dayof the new moon, which isconsidered the magical day

for wishes to be expressed.

ImaginationUse your most creativepowers to imagine yourdreams. Allow yourself time

to sleep soundly and deeply

so that you have the energy to create your dreams.Fantasy worlds can come to

fruition if you wish them to.Be careful of chaos in this

fanciful place in your mind.

Inner Happiness Our entire world starts in

Your Personal ForecastMarch is the

Time to be

Imaginative

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the mind, so create internalhappiness in your mind

and it will carry forth into your outer world. Discoverbliss, joy and ecstasy thismonth as you explore all of

the possibilities. RememberUniversal Love in your dailyroutine, for as we share

and serve others we findourselves.

Intuition As you imagine your goals and dreams, allow yourself to tune into your emotions and sensitivities. Incorporategentleness in yourrelationships with yourself

and others. Become highly aware of subtle energies around you. Use thismagical time to explore

the mystical states of mind and body. When using your intuition, consider the

possibilities of all concerned and remain harmless toward yourself and others.

Mystic AwarenessSurrender ego or personal

will to a higher power as you soar in your dreams. Trust in yourself and yourhigher power to make thebest decisions. Your spiritual

awareness is heightenedduring this time. Listen for the answers to your deepestdesires.

Spiritual Healing This time is ideal formeditation or yoga to

strengthen your time of

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quieting the mind. You may find a deep desire for innerpeace and quiet time.Honor those desires anduse this time for purificationon a spiritual level.

Compassion This time is perfect for forgiveness, understanding and tolerance. Relax intonon-judgmental thinking

about yourself and others.Incorporate acceptance andcompassion into your dailyroutine. By acknowledging

that we are all connected, you will move into the flowof the energy for March.

Release Helplessness This is the time to

release defeatist attitudes, addictions anddisappointments. Removeprocrastination anddeception to complete your

transformation. It is the time to release the victimmentality.

As you create and work your plan this month, take a look at yourself withobjective eyes and include

those areas where you need some work and celebrate the areas where you havedone well. Life is a journey

and one we are meant tolearn and teach from. Withevery single experience wehave, we are learning and

teaching. Learn well and livein joy!

March affirmation:My imagination

and compassion form my

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You and I have it, and thecouple next door has it,

and the highly successful

person selling DVDs for three easy installments of $19.95 each on television at 2:30 am has it. Its thatlist of goals, both long- and

short-term, entitled, Things to Do. Its a catalog ofmilestones which includesboth lifelong dreams and

daily chores, and we keep it attached to our refrigerator with a magnet or taped

to our computer monitor with a sticky note or foldedup in the back slot of our

wallet. And in the end, at the close of the day, what separates any one of us from that loose-tied self-made millionaire selling ushis product is the ability to

Sabotage!

Lets Talk by Mary Elizabeth Murphy

If I told you that there was a malicious little

demon living in yourhead, yelling at you

and sabotaging yourevery move, would

you call me crazy?

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to knock you off-balance and change your focus from the ultimate goal to theimmediate release. But that

sneaky little gremlin never says what he wants straightout. Oh, no, your Saboteur

will soften the blow, will try to convince you that its evilintentions are actually in

your best interest.

Because each of us is pre- wired for certain reactions,

those reactions are theeasy ones. We dont have to

think about them, nor do wereally have to put forth anyextra effort in order to react.

We simply do it instinctively;everyone knows that lashingout is easier than reasoning

and that procrastination iseasier than taking action.

The Saboteur is that little voice in your head that tells you that its acceptable to take the easy route. Its

acceptable to take half aday off to get your hairdone. Its acceptable toput off that sales call until

youve mastered the finallevel of Final Destruction IV:

The Kergen Complexity.

The Saboteur pretends toprotect, but in actuality itprevents. It prevents us

from reaching our goalsby implying that the steps

which must be taken toreach those goals are toodangerous. It encourages us

to take the easy path rather than take a risk. There are two ways to deal with theSaboteur. The first and themost common, since it is a

sneaky little bugger is togive in. You might be able

to tell from the tone of this article that it is my opinion that that particular option is

not the acceptable one. The second way to deal with the Saboteur is toget it to pipe down. Thisis not easy to do, but it ispossible. The Noid, the devilon your shoulder, the voicein your head, all of theseSaboteurs use the same

weapon: logical argument.

Saboteurs convince you that your desired course of action is the wrong one to take, the path most difficult, the path most frightening. The best way to beat themis to reason with them. And

the best way to reason with them is to reason with


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yourself. Re-emphasize yourcore values. Remind yourself

why they are your core values, values which cannotbe changed because

they are the cornerstoneof your life.

Emphasizing core values seems simple enough, andit can be. But do you know

what your core values are?Its a strange question to ask,but a fair one, and it helps

to make a list. Sit down andlist out those values which

are so dear to you that your definition of your very self relies on them. Youdbe surprised how manyof us are compromisingour core values on a dailybasis because we refuse to

recognize that we are doing so. Listing those values out forces us to recognize the fact, to acknowledge that those values are steady andunchanging.

This article features only a few examples of Saboteursdirty work. The battle withmany peoples personalSaboteurs is that between

what is Easy and what isRight, but it may not be

your battle. The Saboteurhijacks your personal values

and uses them against you;in the end, your ability toidentify and defend those

values is what will keep theSaboteur at bay. Your list

and your personal view of what is Right will help you

get that list completed andmove you closer to your own

success.

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that specializes in creatingenvironments in which people

want to work. An expert at helping individuals andorganizations to earn more,produce more and achievemore, she is the author ofRESET Your Buttons. Youcan reach Mary Elizabeth at704-535-5610 [email protected].

The Noid,

the devilon your

shoulder, the voice in your head, all of these

Saboteursuse the same

weapon:logical

argument.


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For years, Chef WolfgangPuck has been an inspiration

to home cooks across thecountry, teaching them how

to create contemporary American dishes by mixing formal French techniques with Asian and Californiainfluences.

At the center of Chef Pucks

inspiration is his WELL(Wolfgangs Eat, Love, Live)philosophy, which meansusing food made withhumanely treated, natural,organic and seasonalingredients when available.

To help bring the WELLphilosophy to your ownkitchen, Chef Puck has

simplified some of his signature recipes, whichmakes it a cinch to channel

your inner chef and indulge your culinary passion. Visit www.organiccenter.org for more information on thebenefits of organic foods. Formore recipes and menu ideas

from Chef Puck, visit www.wolfgangpucksoup.com.

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings

4 ounces fresh goat cheese1 tablespoon each chopped fresh tarragon leaves andItalian (flat-leaf) parsleyFreshly ground black pepper

4 boneless or bone-in chickenbreast halves*, skin on1 tablespoon olive oil1 shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)1/2 cup Chardonnay or other white wine1 1/2 cups Wolfgang Puck FreeRange Chicken Stock 1/2 cup heavy cream2 tablespoons butter, cut up

Heat the oven to 450F. Stircheese and half the herbs

in a small bowl. Season withblack pepper.

Loosen skin on chicken.Spread 1/4 of cheesemixture under skin of eachchicken breast half. Placechicken, skin-side up, into a

shallow 3-quart baking dish.Brush chicken with oil.

Roast for 20 minutes or untilchicken is cooked through.

Heat shallots, wine and stock in a 1-quart saucepanover medium heat to a boil.

Cook and stir until the mixture is reduced to1/2 cup. Stir in cream. Stirin butter, 1 piece at a time,making sure it is meltedbefore adding another. Stirin remaining herbs. Season

with additional black pepper.

Spoon sauce onto

4 plates. Cut chicken into slices and place on sauce.

*If using bone-in chickenbreast halves, increase theroasting time to 30 minutesor until the chicken iscooked through.

Chicken with Chardonnay

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Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 55 minutes Makes: 6 servings

4 sweet onions or large yellowonions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)3 tablespoons vegetable oil2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)1/2 cup port wine6 cups Wolfgang Puck OrganicBeef-Flavored Broth2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves2 bay leaves1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 slices French bread (about1/4-inch-thick)

1 1/2 cups grated Gouda cheese(about 6 ounces)

Heat oil in a 6-quart saucepotover medium-high heat.

Add onions and cook for20 minutes or until goldenbrown, stirring often. Addcelery and cook and stir for 3minutes.

Add port, broth, thyme, bayleaves and black pepper to

saucepot, stirring to scrapeup browned bits from bottomof pot. Reduce heat to low.

Cook for 30 minutes. Remove and discard thyme sprigs andbay leaves.

Heat broiler. Place bread slices onto a baking sheet 2 at a time, making 6 pairs in all. Sprinkle each pair with1/4 cup cheese.

Broil 4 inches from heat untilcheese is melted. Divide soup

among 6 bowls. Top withbread and cheese.

Dutch Onion Soup

For recipes and menuideas visit www.wolfgang

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