Jean Briese's Blog

It was my corner. Sure, it wasn’t as busy as others, where the top girls worked. But I could count on a steady income, and having something I could call mine was important. At 15...

In 1990, I was one of the top sales performers at my company. I had just returned to the workforce after taking time off to raise my kids, and within a year, I was crushing...

My sister Melina and our pet Fifi, underneath the shade of a Palo Verde tree....

What impressed her most was that she got to sit in the front seat. She loved being front and center; indeed, to this very day, if there’s an event of interest to her, she will...

She took a careful drag, watching the smoke curl upwards before fading into the dim, stale air of the cramped trailer. She’d grown used to the ever-present haze long ago. Of course, she wasn’t genuinely...

Like many of us, I cherish our nativity set. It’s been the heart of our Advent and Christmas traditions for over 20 years—a spectacular creche, not life-size, but substantial enough to command attention. Each year,...

As a seasoned motivational speaker and sales leadership expert, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of a compelling keynote address. Here are 5 reasons why investing in a keynote speaker for your next business event...

As a motivational speaker, I’ve discovered that storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in my arsenal. It’s not just about sharing experiences; it’s about creating connections, evoking emotions, and inspiring action. Here’s why...

Research finds that only about 30% of employees are regularly engaged in their work. With that said, motivating your workers is tough because emotionally tapping into an entire workforce is a hard task. But how...

Unmotivated employees can cost companies up to $550 billion a year. 66% of employees were motivated to stay at their job with the presence of a corporate incentive program. Firms with engaged employees were 43%...

There’s nothing easy about running a small business. In fact, keeping your company profitable and efficient can often feel like a never-ending job. After all, being the boss means keeping track of a million details,...

Have you ever been to an event where you had to stifle a yawn? Then the person across from you stifles one, too, and suddenly you’re focusing more on appearing less sleepy than what the...

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