By Jennifer Doncsecz Being considered a highly credible travel advisor commands respect and authority—and speaks directly to the immense power engendered by trust, which has the ability to influence and inspire. After all, people want to work for—and with—those they trust. “Trust is the one thing that affects everything else you’re doing,” said Stephen …
The New Year is a time for goal setting, reviewing business plans, and formulating strategies. It’s also a time to reflect on the previous year. If accomplishments were made, there’s a great sense of pride. If goals weren’t met, reviewing the actions that led to the shortfall is necessary. Whether or not last year …
If you were asked what it takes to be successful, what one key attribute would you say is absolutely necessary? Several years ago, I came across a grid that lists “The Twelve Keys to Success” by @BizPrivy on Pinterest. Unlocking the Grid The genius of the grid is its simplicity. It displays …
Runners training for a race often seek those who are faster to train with as a means to improve their time. Cross-country coaches contend that training with faster runners leads to huge performance gains. Those you interact with regularly have a huge impact on your success. As the late author and motivational …
As the French poet Anatole France wrote, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” Achieving success requires a clear vision that motivates and shapes our thoughts into becoming a reality. All great accomplishments begin with the dream of doing something, creating something or …
Nelson Mandela once said, “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” What he was describing is resilience: the ability to recover from failure and move beyond adversity. Throughout history, business entrepreneurs have demonstrated the importance of resiliency in achieving goals. …
Strap in, you’re headed to the front row of paradise at Hard Rock. And that means a legendary nightlife that flow like a power ballad from a 1,000-watt amp. From thrilling live shows to nightly DJs and endless refills, it’s a vacation that has to be experience to be believed. A selection …
This is golf our way. We’re talking championship play, world-class instruction, and stunning views just off the property with an 18-hole Robert von Hagge course – now included* in your stay. This is more than just a game that was awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence thanks to 18 flawless holes …
Destination wedding specialist Jennifer Doncsecz, owner of VIP Vacations in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, learned just how steep the learning curve is when handling her first South Asian destination wedding over a decade ago. “Explaining what we needed to the resort in Mexico was very difficult and tedious. When we said that we needed …