As a motivational speaker who talks a lot about what makes people happy and successful,
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Mar
2018
How Your Rules Could Be Causing A Problem
By Linda Larsen - Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Oct
2016
How To Stop Being Critical With Yourself
By Linda Larsen - Monday, October 24, 2016
I was mortified. Literally, I could not speak. (Which, for a professional motivational speaker,
is not a good thing.) Read More
May
2013
Just Give Me Some Kind Of Sign
By Linda Larsen - Monday, May 27, 2013
As a motivational speaker on customer service, I'm always looking for examples of great, and
not-so-great customer service. And I didn't have to look far last week. Read More
Mar
2013
Want $150? Just Ask For It!
By Linda Larsen - Wednesday, March 27, 2013
As a motivational speaker, one of my biggest messages to my audiences is to boldly step up and ask for what you want. And probably because I talk about it so often, I actually remember to do it most of the time. This morning was one of those times - and it had a big payoff. Read More
Mar
2013
That's Just the Way I Am - And Other Pitiful Myths
By Linda Larsen - Thursday, March 07, 2013
You've seen it, right? When accused of something like, "You're so messy (lazy, self-centered, disorganized....whatever) the person responds with, "Yes, well. That's just the way I am." As if somehow, that makes it okay. Read More
Feb
2013
Fun Twist on the Bucket List
By Linda Larsen - Monday, February 25, 2013
I recently read a blog post by funny motivational speaker Tim Richardson about his Bucket List and it made me stop and think. While I don't have an actual bucket list, I did create something that I love a LOT that I would like to share with you. Read More
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