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Monday, March 23, 2026
Overcoming Communication Challenges: How we function in the outer world
Saturday, March 14, 2026
It’s True! Microsoft Publisher is retiring in October 2026
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| Dawn Monroe Training |
Listen to this YouTube Tutorial for what to do before this happens!
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The Most Valuable $20 a Business Owner Can Spend
Paying for AI is one of the easiest business investments to
justify right now. The free versions are fine for casual use, but the paid
tiers are where the real value starts to show up: stronger models, higher
limits, faster performance, and access to the features that actually change how
you work. Just as important, privacy is one of the biggest draws. The paid
ecosystems give you far more control over how your data is handled, and each
platform offers a path to limit or opt out of model training and data sharing
in the right plan or settings. For most business owners, it will be the best
$20 a month you will ever spend.
The good news is that it really does not matter much which
platform you choose between ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. All three are strong.
Gemini makes a lot of sense if you already live inside Google Workspace,
because it fits naturally into Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive. Claude
has historically been one of the strongest tools for creative writing and
coding, which is why so many power users still swear by it. ChatGPT remains the
most feature-rich of the bunch, and its updates tend to come fast, which makes
it especially appealing for people who want the newest capabilities as they
roll out.
So if you have been trying to squeeze everything you can out of a
free plan, this is the moment to upgrade and feel the power of the best models
in the world. Pick the platform that best matches the way you already work, pay
the twenty bucks, and start using the version that was actually built for real
productivity. That small monthly cost will pay for itself almost immediately.
#ai #chatgpt #gemini #claude
Stoni Beauchamp | Founder/President | Ai-Dapt Academy LLC
In partnership with DLBizServices.comWhy teach Bible Studies to Business Owners?
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| Debra Lee |
I was asked this question after a presentation with business owners. I had just explained the services I offer to business owners, and I happened to mention that one of the classes that I teach is Bible Studies and that I am currently teaching from the Book of Revelation. During the Q&A, someone raised their hand and asked, “Can you tell me what benefit it is to teach the Book of Revelation to business owners?” I properly provided the answer I always give in the short time I have for presentations. I firmly believe that three areas of a person's life must work well together to achieve success. Personal, spiritual, and business development are important for balance in one's life. If you drain the fuel tank due to an imbalance in any of these areas, you will pay the price in many ways. The longer answer is much more detailed. Whether you believe in what the Bible has to say or not, it is a great book of instruction. Especially for leaders and business owners. From a business perspective, here is a short list of things you can learn from the Bible about leadership alone. · Leadership o How to treat others well o How to lead well o How to pour into others' lives o How to delegate o Management training o How to handle money o How to handle/mend relationships o Leadership Characteristics & Qualities o How to discipline fairly o Mediation o Planning o Education o How to bring others along with you o How to raise people up o I could keep going…as it’s quite extensive. Does any of this sound familiar, like something out of a leadership book written by an expert businessperson? Yeah, it was already in the Bible, the oldest book that has survived for centuries…that was written by some experts inspired by God. It is truly a book of faith. Why do I teach Bible Studies as part of my services? Because both Christians and non-Christians can gain wisdom, knowledge, and instruction from it. It’s always about learning. #biblestudy #education #leadership #development Debra Lee | Biz & Life Coach | Author & Keynote Speaker DLBizServices.com |
Finding the Hidden Potential in Everyone On the Team!
As a Leader you are working for your clients and your team!
Make team building fun and
rewarding so they want to perform! One way to do this is to consistently
recognize your team’s accomplishments. Let them know you have noticed how well
they are working together to reach common goals.
When a problem arises, make it a
team effort to solve it. Focus on the obstacles or challenges everyone on the
team faces. Do not use this time to address personal issues, such as bad
behavior. The most important thing to remember is that your team wants
management to implement the TEAMS solution approach if it solves the problem. This
is the highest form of recognition!
Discovering and recognizing the
potential in everyone will make your business so inviting that people will
stand in line to work with you.
Here is a study from the New York
Times:
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25% reported being driven to tears in the
workplace
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50% call their place of business a place of
‘verbal abuse’ and ‘yelling.’
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30% are regularly given unrealistic guidelines
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52% must work 12-hour days
Most leaders have no idea about
the unhealthy state of their workplaces. It’s the last thing on their mind,
especially when the only metrics they are concerned about are the P&L
reports. They don’t work with their team; they separate themselves from them.
• They do know
what their customers need
• They can
recite their product list by heart
• But they don’t
know much about the people who are getting the work done
This is important because people
will work harder for leaders who care about them as individuals.
Three out of ten people are
uncaring about the work they do, the quality of their work, or giving leaders their
best ideas and energy, and they are actively recruiting others in the
workplace to join them in their discontent.
They feel invisible.
The best leaders LEARN how to
make people feel valued and appreciated. If you have felt invisible at past
workplaces, you will need to learn this skill because it wasn’t modeled for
you. I know. I was one of the ones not shown the right way in my early career.
Things you will need to learn:
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Be a strategic force by rewarding behaviors you
want repeated
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Be a superior communicator so that no one tunes
out when a peer is being recognized
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Create an emotional bond between those you
manage
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Be intentional in educating managers and team
members so that they can be better at what they do.
•
People who feel appreciated perform much better,
which will affect your bottom line.
You want your team members to be
on fire! Once they achieve a goal and are recognized and rewarded for it, they
will try to figure out how to do it again, or how to do it better.
A good leader knows how to find
the invisible team members and bring them out of the shadows, spurring them to
reach their full potential. By recognizing their accomplishments, you will
build stronger teams and businesses.
Here are a couple of examples of
how people feel invisible:
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Lost in a conference call, not recognized as
being on the call
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Their first name is never used, called ‘that
girl’
Invisible people can do
incredible work, but the only way they know how to fight back is to stay
invisible. Why shine if no one is going to notice?
There is a solution to this, and
it doesn’t cost any more money! Sometimes leaders think that throwing more
money at a problem will solve it. The best way to move your team from ordinary
to extraordinary is very simple:
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Set a guiding vision
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Actively see team achievements that move the
business forward
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Celebrate those achievements
Great leaders lead people, not
programs, processes, or functions. 79% of people leave a company because of a
lack of recognition or appreciation. They don’t leave because of money; they
often leave because of management. And the most talented will be the
first to go because they have more options.
It’s a balancing act. How much
praise versus criticism is enough? Praise must outweigh criticism by a
five-to-one margin to achieve a high-performance culture (Gallup research).
Many think a one-to-one ratio is good enough, but you don’t get anywhere.
Example. That dress looks
great on you! It doesn’t make you look so heavy. You've gotten nowhere.
When your team trusts you to
recognize their efforts, polls show that 79% of them say they are inspired to
do their best work every day.
A leader is only as good as their
people. With praise, you and your team are always at your best.
Turnover is very costly. Most in
management understand that they will spend about 5-6K to replace one person.
This includes advertising for the position, training, lost opportunities,
possible temp replacement, interview time, and orientation. Even if you are
running a small team, this can be very costly to your business.
What is not taken into account is
the loss of valuable knowledge, customer service disruptions, loss of client
knowledge, lost sales costs, emotional costs, loss of morale, and burnout among
remaining members.
A great leader connects with
their team, always looking for the hidden potential in everyone and bringing it
to light. Finding beautiful gems in the making is a plus, more ways than one.
#leadership #management #recognition
#teamwork #potential
Debra Lee | Author & Keynote Speaker | Biz & Life Coach
DLBizServices.com
Monday, March 2, 2026
International Women's Day March 8th
International Women’s Day Sunday, March 8th
At work, at home, and in the community, there are many ways
to overtly advance women.
Give respect • Give donations • Give visibility • Give
knowledge • Give funding
Give justice • Give resources • Give a voice • Give
protection • Give truth
Give equal pay • Give celebration • Give sponsorship • Give
mentoring • Give credit
Give budget • Give introductions • Give workshops • Give
opportunities
Give Safety • Give training • Give stretch assignments • Give
momentum
International
Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the
social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also
marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
A note from Debra:
It really doesn’t take much effort to raise your sisters to greatness, but any small effort could mean the world to someone. Simple things like making sure they are recognized for their work, that they feel safe, that they feel heard. Mentoring and pouring truth into their lives. Respect and love. Valuing them. Being a solid friend. Praying for them.
There is no room for jealousy, backstabbing, clawing, name-calling, and stealing another woman’s man. When women have never experienced the goodness of others, the wholesome training and mentoring from another person, or the love of Christ, these things will happen because of a lack of confidence and insecurities. Raise your girls and lift up women to be confident, sure, respected, and valued. Teach them humility, honesty, and to live a moral life. Teach them strength. Instill in them that they are the Daughters of the most high King!
Leading with Clarity in times of Uncertainty
Leadership,
for the most part, is about taking people on a journey. The challenge is that we're
often asking people to follow us to places we've never been. Here’s an example:
a pandemic combined with an economic shutdown that's left us teetering on the
brink of economic meltdown while we navigate social unrest during an election
year. Like many, this was my first time leading through this combination of
events. A lot of pivoting was required.
If you're an intuitive leader, you know the thing people want from you most,
you can't provide. Because what people want from you most right now is
certainty. You can't provide certainty because it rests in a realm we have no
control over—the future.
When you cannot provide certainty, you must provide clarity. You can
be uncertain, but you cannot afford to be unclear. Our mandate as leaders is to
be clear even when things are not certain. Clarity is honest, and clarity is
enough because it is perceived as leadership.
Clarity says, "I don't know what the future holds, but here's what we're
going to do in the meantime." Clarity says, "I don't know what's
going to happen, but we're going to prepare for whatever happens." Clarity
says, "Here's the plan for now, and we will adjust the plan as
circumstances demand." Uncertainty is our opportunity to lead well.
One of my favorite biblical examples of this principle is found in the Book of
Joshua. As the nation of Israel prepared to cross the Jordan River into the
promised land, Moses passed the leadership baton to Joshua. When Joshua took
over, the days of wandering were over. It was a new day and a brand-new
leadership context. They were transitioning from wandering to warring, from
wandering around to settling down.
It's no wonder that Yahweh spoke these words to Joshua as he stood there,
overwhelmed by this new responsibility and the uncertainty it brought.
God said, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do
not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you
wherever you go" (Joshua 1:9). This changes everything. The basis of
Joshua's courage and the foundation of his leadership was the presence of God.
He knew he couldn't provide certainty, so he provided the next best thing—clarity.
Joshua gave them something to do immediately. He told them, “Get your
provisions ready. Three days from now, you will cross the Jordan right here to
go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your
own’” (Joshua 1:11). It does not get any clearer or any more specific than
that. Everybody knew their assignment; everybody knew the time frame, and
everybody knew what to do next. But nobody knew what was going to happen,
including Joshua, and including you.
Lead with clarity through uncertainty. It can be challenging,
but it will show your courage and strength in the face of adversity, giving
others confidence for the next steps.
Debra | Author & Keynote | Biz & Life Coach | DLBizServices.com
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