Gifts by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

There is a certain magic that you feel when you give some of what you have and/or some of who you are to brighten someone's day. This is the true gift of giving.

One of my most cherished books is Einstein's Theory of Relativity. Einstein had a different learning style and never really blossomed academically until he picked up a violin and began playing as a little boy. He often attributed his clarity of thought and creativity to the practice of playing music (by engaging both hemispheres of the brain).

I also had a different learning style than most. As a little girl, I struggled in the classroom. When I picked up the violin, it was as if the shackles that had been holding my mind's potential hostage started to release.

The book was a great reminder of two things:

1. I am not alone. Other people have struggled with the same issues I face and gone on to do great things.

2. Sometimes the keys to your success aren't always obvious.

While we were cleaning out our home this spring, I decided to give this book to a deserving young girl or boy with the hope that it may encourage them to study science, or at the very least, embrace whatever struggle they may be enduring.

There is a certain magic that you feel when you give some of what you have and/or some of who you are to brighten someone's day.

This is the true gift of giving.

While we were doing our spring cleaning I found my beloved grandmother's handmade crocheted blankets. She enjoyed making these blankets while unwinding after a long day at work.

As I reached adulthood, I began to realize the relaxation that happens when I wrap Grandma's beautiful blanket around me and feel her comforting presence surround me. To share her handmade blankets with my children is a wonderful gift.

When you are doing your spring cleaning or packing to move to a new house what kind of hidden treasures will you find to share with others?

Perhaps you have treasured books, DVDs, CDs, clothes, shoes, musical instruments or other household goods to share.

Maybe you will find a lost heirloom like my Grandma's handmade blanket, a beautiful bowl, a silver tray or other things from your grandparents and great grandparents that you can share with other family members.

Giving the gift of music:

While doing our spring cleaning I decided to give the gift of music to several of my former students, teachers, and friends who I knew would enjoy them. I shared Concerts and masterclasses on videos and DVDs of the greatest classical musicians Heifetz, Casals, and others playing the violin, viola, or cello. Also, I shared magazines and books about the great artists work and gave instruments in my collection to several students, teachers, friends, and local music schools.

So what gifts will you share with others?

What seeds of growth will you plant in others?

We also donated to GoodWill and Disabled American Veterans my books on teaching fractions and decimals to students in grades K-5, the fun way, through musical rhythm. (Musical Notes On Math) and "The Secret of Teaching Science & Math Through Music."

If my book helps a few children to understand fractions and decimals it will be worth it!

What gifts will you share with others?

Madeline's Rusty Nail story:

https://www.madelinefrank.com/blog/what-sparks-your-creativity/

Having traveled the world playing concerts and teaching classes, my husband and I have purchased coffee mugs representing the wonderful places we have traveled. These mugs have scenes of the cities we visited. We decided to gift many of these mugs so others could enjoy them.

What gifts will you share with others?

What seeds of growth will you plant in others by giving that special gift?

Will one of your gifts help others take that first step for their future?

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before It’s Too Late Wake Up! by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

 Are you living on autopilot?

 A friend of mine always says with a smile on his face, "I am grateful to be  alive."

When I was in my late 20s, I went to the hospital to have a growth removed that the doctor thought might be cancerous. My Mom came to the hospital with me. Once I was on the operating table, the anesthesiologist gave me anesthesia to put me under. When the procedure was over and I was in the recovery area, the doctor and surgical staff could not wake me up and the doctor asked my Momma to come in.

Momma said to him in a clear loud excited voice "Wake her up!"

I came to with the doctor pounding on my chest and my Momma standing nearby!

I was having a happy dream and did not realize they were unable to wake me up! If not for my Momma I would have been dead!

The doctor said, "You are allergic to the anesthesia I gave you and I was not able to wake you up until your Mother insisted I wake you up." 

"Do not ever allow them to give you this type of anesthesia again!"

They discovered that I was allergic to one of the drugs that I was given during surgery.

I nearly didn't wake up; but I was oblivious... because I was unconscious.

Open your eyes.

While this story was literally about waking up; most people are drifting through life on autopilot with their eyes closed.

And most people are oblivious to the fact that they are "unconscious" to their priorities and life. 

By having your success habits in place, you release your tension!

When you have intention, you open up your eyes, gain clarity, and take action!

When you gain clarity, you are compelled to move forward.

When you begin to move forward, you generate momentum.

When you generate momentum, others take notice.

Have you ever been at a stop light with a person texting on their phone, or been in an accident caused by a distracted driver?

The benefits are quite obvious when a distracted driver chooses to "open their eyes" and "decides" to put their cell phone in the back seat before they begin driving to prevent them from having another accident.

I challenge anyone to argue the benefits of a driver soothing their boredom by gluing their attention to a screen rather than paying attention to driving. Put it away.

Do you know someone who listens to the news without stopping, 24 hours a day? If that is their only intake of information, they are likely quite bitter and angry.

What can you do to improve this situation?

Replace an hour of listening/watching/reading the news with something uplifting, growth oriented, or gratitude related. See how you feel after one week. How about after one month?

Are you still angry? Has your mood improved? Are you able to think clearly and focused?

Have you ever been in a home with drafty windows?

Not only is it uncomfortable, but they can let in bugs.

Sealing your home with new windows will not only make it more comfortable; it creates a cleaner environment.

Your relationships and your standards are the windows of your life. If you are willing to tolerate pests, bugs, and other nasty creatures into your home, you may also let in negative people, stagnant people, and those who drag you down.

How can you improve your relationships and connect with others?

1. Ask them how they are and then ask them how their family is?

2. Listen carefully to what they say and offer your thoughts when appropriate.

By having your success habits in place, you release your tension!

When you have intention, you open up your eyes, gain clarity, and are moved to take action!

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

What Sparks Your Creativity? by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

During your journey through life you will have many sparks that will ignite your creativity, 

goals, and dreams. A spark sets it in motion. It is that willingness to start something 

without knowing how it will turn out. When others are ” jealous” of your work or 

creativity, it should be taken as a form of flattery. 

 

Most people depend upon someone or something outside of themselves to ignite their fire.

 

Your passions, your personal gifts are planted within you by God. It is up to you to grow them.

 

What are the 3 elements of fire?

    1)    Fuel – If there is nothing to burn, nothing will burn. Your “fuel” is made up of what you 

are focusing on. What do you read, watch, and listen to? Does it empower or enslave you? 

Be conscious about what you pour into your body and mind.

 

      2) Oxygen – This is the essential bond that creates the environment so fire can continue 

to burn. Your oxygen is the people you surround yourself with. Be aware of who they are 

and whether or not they build you up or tear you down. Prune accordingly.

 

     3) Ignition – A beautiful car will remain parked unless there is a spark that turns the 

engine. Your ignition is usually fueled by wonder and a willingness to try something new,

 or to take an area of your life to another level. How bad do you want something? What are 

you willing to do for your health, your life, your economics, etc.?

 

I had my “first spark” at 8 years old. I was at a summer reading camp. During the 15 

minute recess between classes, I decided there was just enough time to climb the 

beautiful 9 foot tree by the girls dorm. I climbed hand over hand pushing up each inch 

with my tennis shoes until reaching the top of the tree landing my right leg on a 

rusty nail attached to a board.

 

As I came down my right leg ripped down and the blood flowed down the tree like sap. 

Nick, a counselor, saw what was happening and raced to the tree and said, “Do you want 

to lose your leg?

 

“I shook my head No!”

 

He scooped me up in his arms, called another counselor to call my parents and have 

them meet us at the hospital!

 

In my mind I see my Momma getting into our car, driving the 3 1/2 hours to the hospital 

in Charlottesville, Virginia. As she is driving she says to herself, “I have to get her out 

of the trees before she kills herself!”

 

By the time Momma arrived at the hospital, she had a plan!

 

When she arrived, she saw me sitting there with over 25 stitches down my right leg. 

Momma leaned over me and gave me a ferocious hug. She looked into my brown eyes 

with her beautiful blue eyes and said, “Madeline, if I buy you a violin and get you 

lessons will you promise to never climb another tree?”

 

I looked into my Momma bright blue eyes and promised to never climb another 

tree if she brought me a violin and got me lessons.”

 

For many years I had wanted to play the violin and this was my opportunity. It all 

started with the 1st spark, landing on a rusty nail. That rusty nail saved my life and 

was the first spark of my journey.

 

What was your first spark, the catalyst, of your journey?

 

My second spark!

 

When summer camp ended, Momma came to pick me up with my new small violin and 

bow sitting on the back window in its case. The next day, Momma took me to see my 

violin teacher, a handsome, smiling young man, Mr. William Whitson, a violinist and 

military officer.

 

He taught me how to hold the violin and bow, where to place my fingers on the string, and 

how to make a sound on the instrument by pulling the bow across the strings. He did this 

by modeling how to play for me and then having me try it.

He also taught me how to read the notes on the musical page which is parallel to 

reading a book and taught me at my first violin lesson to play the theme of Beethoven’s 

9th Symphony, Ode to Joy.

 

Third spark:

 

After my first violin lesson with Mr. Whitson, I asked my Momma to take me to the public 

library so I could borrow a book on Beethoven to read all about him. That day 

was the beginning of my enjoyment with reading.

 

Mr. Whitson’s encouragement was the spark, the 2nd catalyst, fuel that kept me going 

during my moments of frustration.

 

Many years later at 17, I had the honor of playing at the world-famous Carnegie Hall. 

That journey would never have been possible without the investment my mentor made in me.

 

What are some examples in your life that changed the trajectory of your life?

 

What first sparked Charles Dickens creativity?

 

Dickens said, “One person fired up my imagination and gave me the tools to be a writer.” 

At the age of 3, Charles was so full of energy that he never wanted to go to sleep. His 

mother had a maid named Mary Weller who worked for 3 meals a day and a warm place 

to sleep in front of the stove. She did not clean the house. Her job was to “find a way to 

keep Dickens in bed at night. She told the best blood and guts tale of terror horror stories.” 

She knew 125 stories but Dickens favorite story was “Captain Murderer” and he asked for

 this story all the time. (Engels, E. (1997). Dickens for Kids. North Carolina: Authors Ink. )

 

What was his second spark?

 

At 11 years of age, the debtor’s police hauled Charles’ father off to Debtors Prison in 

front of Charles. He said, “I shall never be poor again.” His mother and brothers were 

sent to Marshalsea Prison and during this time Charles was sent to work at Warren’s 

Blacking Factory for ten hours a day. He had to wear five pairs of socks, while working 

at the factory, so he would have some protection from the rats that bit through his socks

 at the factory. His traumatic experiences, feelings of alienation and betrayal are themes 

of his books “David Copperfield” and “Great Expectations”. (Claire Tomalin, “Charles Dickens”.)

 

These two sparks were the catalysts for Charles Dickens future of writing books to bring 

about social change from poverty, child labor, and work houses. Dickens changed the 

world through his writing.

 

What sparked Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson?

 

“In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and I knew two things: I’m broke… and one day  

I won’t be.” He decided to relentlessly pursue his definition of success. First in the 

wrestling world, then later in movies.

 

Do you remember that first spark that set you on your journey?

 

Through your journey there will be many sparks to get you moving!

 

How can you help set a spark in others, a fire within them, to take action and take 

that first step?

 

How can you be a spark, a catalyst for change for someone else?

 

Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.”

Who will you help to change?

 

Sparks are the catalyst for change!

 

1) Write down your first, second, and three “sparks” that changed your life’s direction.

2) Like Charles Dickens was there a person or place that sparked your creativity to take 

action for your future?

 

3) How can you activate a spark in someone else’s life to make them take action?

 

 

 

 

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business 

owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations 

“Tune Up their Business”. Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to 

improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A 

Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a speaker virtual 

or live contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

Great Leaders Are Continuous Learners by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

How do you start your day on the right note? You have a choice. How do you handle a difficult situation? What can you do every day to learn from other leaders?

Imagine you were driving a new car on a chilly winter day. Life is grand... until a rusted out Suburban smashes into your rear end. This event happened to me, and once I realized that neither I nor the other driver were injured, I faced a choice; do I fly off the handle and scream at the young woman who decided to rear end me, or do I pause and treat her like a human being.

The young women was apologetic and mentioned that she had been sick and was on her way to take a make-up exam at the local college. I noticed her coat was unbutton and suggested she button her coat as it was quite cold out. I was not happy, but I chose to respond in a positive way!

The way your character is revealed is not when things are going your way; but when the unexpected or unpleasant happens.

The choice is yours! So, how will you handle a difficult situation?

Take a deep breath and calmly respond to the situation.

Begin with a positive happy attitude:

My mother-in -law, Pearl Neustein Berger, always had a positive happy attitude no matter what difficult problems she had to face. She was the 6th child of eight children born to Regina and Herman Neustein who came to America from the Austria Hungarian Empire, Lemberg.

When her husband died of Cancer, she was 41 years old and she had two children to support, ages 5 and 13. She had no education and no job. She decided to take matters into her own hands and found a job at a New York department store, where she stayed for a number of years.

She worked hard to provide for her children, instilling in them strong moral values. She taught them to study, work hard, and to help others. She understood the importance of attending religious services every week to help reinforce their character.

She worked hard to make sure both her children could go to college and graduate school. Shortly after my husband Allan and I were married, my husband had to register for his next semester of graduate school. He was taking evening classes as he had a full-time job during the day. He could not get off work to go to register for classes. I was working that day too.

His Mom, Pearl Berger, had the day off from work and said she would get him registered for school. She always had a positive happy attitude, and was one of the most caring and honorable people I have had the pleasure to know. She was five feet one inches tall and to me she was one of the tallest and strongest women I have known. Her caring attitude and commitment to her family, friends, others made her unforgettable.

What is the best way for you to begin your day? Start with a positive attitude and wear a smile!

The way you respond, and how willing you are to share credit for accomplishments, greatly impacts the people you lead.

Former Alabama football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant once said that the way to get people to play their hearts out on the football field was to take the blame when things go wrong and give... that's all it takes to get people to win football games... but to the outside world, Bear Bryant always took the heat.

"If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, then we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That's all it takes to get people to win football games." - Coach Bear Bryant

Is this how the great leaders in your life behave? Is this an attitude you could adopt? It could unlock tremendous potential!

What are 3 ways to improve your leadership skills?

1. Start your day on the right note with a happy positive attitude and a smile.

2. When you have a difficult situation take a deep breath and calmly respond to the situation. As Coach Bear Bryant said, "be willing to take the heat when things go wrong. When things go well, share the credit. When an individual or the team do well, give them the credit."

3. Leaders read every day for 10 to 15 minutes learning from other leaders to help them solve their problems. Leaders are readers and learners constantly evolving, changing, and responding to problems and situations.

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

Be Prepared for All Emergencies by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

Preparing for every emergency is essential for peace of mind. Whether you are stuck in your car in bad weather, your child or family member becomes sick, your house suddenly springs a leak in one of its pipes, or any other emergency that may crop up; the preparation you invest in now will pay you dividends!

Travel: 
When traveling abroad, take a photo of your passport when traveling in case the passport gets misplaced or stolen. This will save you time and headaches at the embassy.

Fill your toiletry bag with any essential items for any ailments you may encounter.

Household Maintenance: 
Five dollars worth of caulk around your window now may prevent a $500 repair bill later. 
Teaching your kids how to operate a shut off valve when they clog the toilet, can avoid water damage and mess later.

Plumbing emergencies: Know where the cut off valve is in your house!

It was New Year’s Eve and a cold winter day. I was coming back home for lunch from work. As I approached our house I felt something was wrong! As I approached our house there was steam coming from the chimney. I walked in the house into the kitchen, in my 3 piece blue dress suit and noticed water all over the floor. I went into the pantry and saw the hot water heater had a hole in it the size of a quarter. I tried the cut off valves and they would not budge. I quickly called a plumber we knew and trusted on my cell phone and he said he was out of town to call his brother who was also a plumber. I called his brother and he told me where the cut off valve was outside the house. I found the cut off valve outside in the front yard and was unable to shut it off as I needed a special long tool to stop it. 
He said he would be right over! The plumber came over and cut off the water. I went into our linen closet and brought out several large towels to sop up the water and our mop. I’m still in my work clothes and called work and said I have a plumbing emergency to take care of. The plumber bought a new hot water heater and installed it and I continued cleaning up the mess!

Moral of this story: Know where your cut off valve is and have the right tools to cut it off! Regularly check your plumbing pipes and make sure there are no leaks. Hot water heaters last 8-12 years.

Know who to call for your emergency whether it is a plumbing expert, medical doctor, car expert or anyone else.

In houses things to remember inside and outside: Have a checklist and walk around your house and check:

– New battery in smoke/fire detector. 
-Changing filters once a month or if using a 3 month filter every three months- date them. 
-Know where your water cut off valves to the house are. 
-Check pipes under the sink regularly to make sure they do not leak. 
-Does your thermostat need new batteries? 
– Check the caulking around your bathrooms around tubs, showers, and sinks to see if they are developing holes and need to be caulked. 
– Check around windows inside and outside to see if it is time to replace the caulk. 
– After rain and storms check your roof by looking at your ceilings and outside to see if shingles, gable screens are missing or on the ground. Is siding still on your house?

For over twenty years my husband and I have had the same company clean our gutters, downspouts, check and repair gable vents, and cleaning and checking the chimney. We have built over the years a trusting relationship. When we were looking for a new pest control company we immediately called them for a recommendation. We have built many relationships in this manner over the years.

Building strong relationships with contractors, mechanics, and others. 
Personal recommendations are extremely important to have your own circle of experts. Choose your friends, handyman, plumber, electrician, roofer, heating and AC specialist, doctors, trauma surgeon, lawyers, and other experts wisely! Plan for things to happen. They will when you least expect it!

Connecting with others and building strong relationships is all about helping others, finding common ground with them, and building a trusting relationship with the other person.

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” said George MacDonald, the Scottish Novelist.

Jeffrey Gitomer, King of sales says, you want to do business with a “Trusted Adviser”. Someone you trust and like!

Dr. John C. Maxwell, the number 1 leadership guru in the world, one of my mentors, and coaches says, there are three questions you can ask yourself.

1) “Can I trust you?" 
2) “Do you care for me?” 
3) “Can you help me?”

Character and trust are the glue that holds a good relationship together!

In cars things to remember: 
– New battery in car every 2 to 3 years. 
– New windshield wipers every year. 
-In your car and in your house have an emergency kit. 
-Walk around your car and check your tires. 
– See if anything is leaking under your car. 
– Know how to check your fluid levels

It’s the little things that make a big difference between a small job and a big one.

Broken down car: 
A few years back, my husband and I were driving our used red Duster in New York City where we lived and worked. The car suddenly stopped on a busy highway. We put our emergency blinkers on and tried to push the car to the side of the highway! It was a long miserable day! Imagine if it had been snowing too!

What should you do?

1) Be prepared. Have your emergency kits and lists to check on things regularly. Have your experts list updated regularly! Have your cell phone charged and keep a charger in the car. 
2) Connect with others. Build strong meaningful relationships with others. Speak regularly to them and have an updated list of experts to help you. 
3) Take a leisurely walk inside and outside your house to see if everything is in order or needs a little help. Walk around your car, check your tires, wind shield wipers, battery… ! 
4) When traveling with children and other family members have your emergency kit with you and copies of all passports if traveling overseas.

What strategies do you use to be prepared for your emergencies?

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations “Tune Up their Business”. Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book “Leadership On A Shoestring Budget” is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com

 

 

A Ballet Dancer at Heart by Madeline Frank, Ph.D.

How would you like to meet a very fine women and learn by her example? 
I'm going to tell you about this caring family women, sister, daughter, and friend. Her name was Evelyn Richman.

I met Evelyn when I was a little girl. She stood straight and tall and always wore a radiant smile that brightened every room she was in. Her optimism was contagious, and everyone who was blessed to know her felt her presence long after she left.

One of greatest lessons I gleaned from her was making the best of any circumstance. By not dwelling on the negative, she was proficient at creating positive momentum for herself and her friends.

Evelyn possessed a keen interest in tuning in to other people. (No one ever gets tired of talking about themselves). She would listen intently to what you said with an encouraging happy smile! If you had a problem she would listen, ask questions, and help you through it. This generated a magnetism that myself and many others were drawn to.

Evelyn was a huge cheerleader for me in my musical career. (For many years I worked for International Ballet companies in New York City like the Royal Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet, Kirov Ballet and other companies.)

When I first mentioned what ballet company I was playing for she lit up. 
She said, "as a child I studied the piano and took ballet lessons and became a wonderful ballet dancer! When I was 17, I was offered the opportunity to join the Les Ballets de Monte Carlo and continue my training." Unfortunately, her parents would not let her join. She always loved the ballet, and found great joy in watching recitals.

Her beau, a military flier during WWII, was killed in the war. She never married. She took care of her parents until they passed away and worked for the government for many years. In retirement she donated her time volunteering at the airport, museums, and other places where needed. She was always willing to help others, listen, help them solve their problems, and make their lives better!

Evelyn shared the following story with me about her being the 3-year-old chaperone, when my Grandparents, Belle and Louis Frank were dating. She would sit between them on their date. She always smiled when she told me this story! She was a close friend to my Grandparents and my parents, Dr. Robert and Romayne Frank.

For years, Grandmother Belle took Evelyn and I out to lunch on our birthday, which we shared; November 24th! Upon Belle's passing Evelyn and I, my husband, and another close friend of Evelyn's, Marsha Rice, who has a November birthday too, would meet for lunch and have a party to celebrate our birthdays. Since she has been living in a retirement home, we would bring lunch, birthday cake, my fiddle and play her favorite tunes including New York, New York, which she enjoyed singing with a big smile on her face! Marsha would bring her dog, Chloe and Evelyn would enjoy patting her on the head. She loved dogs!

On Evelyn's 80th birthday all her family and friends had a big party for her!

What lessons have we learned from Evelyn Richman?

Evelyn Richman was one of the most happy, positive, pleasant, and beautiful people I have ever known. She always cared about others, was willing to listen, ask questions, and help you think through your problems. She also loaned you a smile when you needed it and gave words of encouragement! She was a blessing to her family and friends.

So, remember to listen carefully, keep your eyes open to see what's happening around you. When you see someone needing help, lend them yours.

Our beloved friend Evelyn Richman passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was 98 years old and was a lifelong resident of Newport News, Virginia. She was born on November 24, 1923 and had two brothers Billy and Eddie Richman. Her family and friends, were blessed to have known such a wonderful caring person who was always willing to lend a hand. She had a passion for helping her family and friends. Her legacy of kindness to others will live on!

Madeline Frank, Ph.D., is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, speaker, business owner, teacher, concert artist, and parent. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Business". Her observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your business successful. Her latest book "Leadership On A Shoestring Budget" is available everywhere books are sold. If you need a virtual speaker contact Madeline at: mfrankviola@gmail.com