By Madeline Frank
How many of us ever remember to count our blessings? Do you give thanks for your blessings? How do you remember the people who have helped you, believed in you, and loved you over the years? Do you start the day with a positive attitude remembering the blessings you were given?
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and I am thankful for a wonderful caring mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and Aunt –in-law. Do you give thanks for your blessings? Every year we have special days to remind us to give thanks. We should give thanks every day for our blessings.
My Momma, Romayne Leader Frank arranged her law classes so she would be home when my older brother and I got home from elementary school. She'd have milk and cookies on the dining room table for my brother and I and she would join us with her coffee. We would all study together every day after school. Momma had her law books to study and my brother and I had our homework from elementary school to study. If you had a question Momma would say very softly, "How about opening your book and looking for the answer?"
As a child of 8, I remember thinking that it didn't feel quite so lonely and awful anymore to sit and do our homework because Momma was right there with us doing her homework too. We worked together for three years until Momma finished law school at the top of her class. Momma, Romayne Leader Frank taught us to look for the answers to our problems. She taught us to think for ourselves.
Mary Chernick Leader ,my Grandmother, my Momma's mother,worked as a secretary at the Boroughs Corporation, had a women's stock club where she taught other women how to study companies and invest in the stock market with little money to develop a nest egg. She also helped the Braille Society and sang and played the mandolin in a Mandolin Orchestra. She raised a wonderful daughter my Momma, Romayne Leader Frank, who learned from her patience, kindness, dedication to her family and caring about others.My Grandma Leader enjoyed reading and doing cross word puzzles and had a remarkable vocabulary which she shared with her daughter, my Momma.
When I was a child of 7, I remember Grandma Leader sitting patiently with me encouraging me to read. She had a Hershey’s Chocolate bar and a bottle of Coca-Cola on the table nearby and every page of the book I read to her I would receive the prize of a bite of chocolate and a sip of Coca-Cola. This was a big treat as both Momma and Grandma did not ordinarily let any of us eat candy or soda pop.
My Mother-in-Law, Pearl Neustein Berger was the 6th child out of 8 children born to Regina and Herman Neustein. My Mother-in- law, Pearl raised her two children, ages 5 and 13,when her husband Samuel Berger died of Cancer. She worked hard to provide for her children giving them good moral values ,taught them to study and work hard, and to care about helping others. She had them go to religious services every week. She worked hard to make sure both her children went to college and graduate school.
For many years she worked at B. Altman’s in New York City, a wonderful department store. I remember, shortly after my husband Allan and I were married, my husband had to register for his next semester of graduate school and he could not get off work to go to Barnard Baruch to register. I was working that day too. His Mom, Pearl Berger, had that day off from work and she said she would get him registered at the school. She was always willing to help her children and others. She 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 because of her caring and commitment to her family, friends and helping others.
Pearl Berger’s sister, my Aunt- in- Law, Helen Neustein was the 7th child of the family. Helen also worked at B.Altman’s Department store in the shoe department. She was a wonderful person with a very big heart raised with the values of honor and respect just like her sister Pearl. My husband, Allan, remembers her playing baseball with him as a child. She was always patient and kind. Helen was also about 5 foot one inch tall but she seemed 6 feet tall because of her caring and commitment to her family, friends, and clients.
What are 3 things you can do to remember the blessings you have been given?
1) Start your day by remembering and writing down your blessings. Think of one person who has made a positive impact on your life and do something nice for them.
2) Honor a special person in your life on a weekly basis by acts of kindness to others.
3)Think of the people who have made a difference in your life and honor them in some way by sharing those blessings with others by acts of kindness.
Remember to start your day by counting your blessings!
What have I learned from my Momma, Romayne Leader Frank, my Grandma Mary Chernick Leader, my Mother-in-Law, Pearl Neustein Berger, and my Aunt-in-Law, Helen Neustein?
1)Be patient and persistent no matter how difficult the problem and keep working to find your solution.
2) Never be overwhelmed by adversity and stick to your course of action to solve the problem.
3) Remember that if we help others we will be helping ourselves at the same time.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
"Stress Relief Through Time Management" by Madeline Frank
How do you deal with stress at work? Have you ever thought of organizing, prioritizing and managing your time?
It’s Monday morning at my job and work has just started to pile up on my desk. I’m beginning to feel the stress. I immediately start to make a list of my priorities. If I have any meetings or appointments I enter them on the list with the time of the meeting or the appointment and leave space to write or type in
my work projects. My most important work priority is listed first on my list after placing my meetings and appointments, with the due dates of the work and how long it will take for each project. I always allow a little extra time for difficult jobs. This is my “mapping out phase”. Then I set to work doing the work, meetings, and appointments that are due that day.
I begin to work on my first project and I am so involved in the work that my stress has been forgotten. From time to time I check my watch to stay on time with my schedule. When I finish that job I cross it off my list and start on the next one. At this point usually an hour or two has passed and I stand up stretch and reach for my bottle of water and take a sip. Then I reach for a celery stick, a carrot, or a granola bar. Then I continue working on the next item on my list.
When someone comes in and asks me to do something for them, I quickly decide if I can help them in 30 seconds or less or whether it will have to be put on tomorrows list. My priorities have already been established by my organized list, my map for the day. I have learned when it is necessary to say “no” or put them off until tomorrow.
If someone suddenly comes in and demands money for a job I have never heard of. I ask them to let me copy their original invoices or bills so I can investigate their claims within the next 48 hours. I will also ask for a phone number to reach them. I quickly make a copy and return their original to them. I look directly at them, when I speak to them, and reply calmly despite the nastily made demand for money. After the person leaves, I will write down what time the person came to my office and how they behaved. On Tuesday, I will verify if the work was done, how well it was done and if the bill is correct. I will also ask for before and after pictures of the job.
I recently joined a local Toastmasters club which gave me the skills and confidence to speak quickly and clearly in response to almost anyone’s tirade. At Toastmasters this impromptu speaking is called Table Topics. During our Toastmasters meeting a different question is asked to each Toastmaster member by the Table Topics Master. Each member speaks for a minute or two on the specific question asked. We do not know what the question will be so we have to think of an answer to the question within a few seconds. This is a wonderful way to learn to speak quickly on your feet. My Toastmasters club also teaches you how to prepare a speech and how to deliver the speech with confidence. Our members critique our speeches to tell us how to make each speech better. My Toastmasters club has helped me improve my oral and written communications skills and has made me a better leader.
So, what are the 3 ways you can relieve your stress through time management?
1) “Map out” all your work by scheduling and organizing your work on a sheet of paper or on your computer. Remember to “prioritize” your work. Think about which job is most important and when it is due. Also decide how long it will take you to do the work and add in a little extra time in case you run into difficulties. Place your most important job that is due that day as “number 1” on your list and continue filling out your schedule. If you have any meetings or appointments put them on the list with the time of the meeting or the appointment and move around the prioritized work to fit in your schedule. All work, meetings and appointments must be listed on your schedule, your map. When someone comes in and asks you to do something extra for them, quickly decide if you can help them in 30 seconds or less or whether you should tell them “no” or that you will put their request on tomorrows list. Remember your priorities have already been established on your organized list, your map for the day.
2) When someone comes in demanding money or anything else, copy all documents, look them in the eye, remain calm, and tell them you will investigate the matter within 48 hours. Ask for their phone number. After they leave, write down their name, what time they came in, and how they behaved. On Tuesday’s list verify if the work was done, how well it was done and if the bill is correct. Also ask for before and after pictures of the job.
3) Visit a Toastmasters club near you to see how you can learn to think faster on your feet and be more comfortable dealing with difficult people. Toastmasters clubs also teach their members to prepare speeches, to give speeches improving both written and oral presentations.
You too can manage your stress by using the principals of time management to organize and map out your work and your time.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, sought after speaker, business owner, and concert artist. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Businesses". Her innovative observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your businesses successful.
For more information about booking Dr. Madeline Frank for your next event email her at mfrankviola@gmail.com or visit http://madelinefrank.com/.
It’s Monday morning at my job and work has just started to pile up on my desk. I’m beginning to feel the stress. I immediately start to make a list of my priorities. If I have any meetings or appointments I enter them on the list with the time of the meeting or the appointment and leave space to write or type in
my work projects. My most important work priority is listed first on my list after placing my meetings and appointments, with the due dates of the work and how long it will take for each project. I always allow a little extra time for difficult jobs. This is my “mapping out phase”. Then I set to work doing the work, meetings, and appointments that are due that day.
I begin to work on my first project and I am so involved in the work that my stress has been forgotten. From time to time I check my watch to stay on time with my schedule. When I finish that job I cross it off my list and start on the next one. At this point usually an hour or two has passed and I stand up stretch and reach for my bottle of water and take a sip. Then I reach for a celery stick, a carrot, or a granola bar. Then I continue working on the next item on my list.
When someone comes in and asks me to do something for them, I quickly decide if I can help them in 30 seconds or less or whether it will have to be put on tomorrows list. My priorities have already been established by my organized list, my map for the day. I have learned when it is necessary to say “no” or put them off until tomorrow.
If someone suddenly comes in and demands money for a job I have never heard of. I ask them to let me copy their original invoices or bills so I can investigate their claims within the next 48 hours. I will also ask for a phone number to reach them. I quickly make a copy and return their original to them. I look directly at them, when I speak to them, and reply calmly despite the nastily made demand for money. After the person leaves, I will write down what time the person came to my office and how they behaved. On Tuesday, I will verify if the work was done, how well it was done and if the bill is correct. I will also ask for before and after pictures of the job.
I recently joined a local Toastmasters club which gave me the skills and confidence to speak quickly and clearly in response to almost anyone’s tirade. At Toastmasters this impromptu speaking is called Table Topics. During our Toastmasters meeting a different question is asked to each Toastmaster member by the Table Topics Master. Each member speaks for a minute or two on the specific question asked. We do not know what the question will be so we have to think of an answer to the question within a few seconds. This is a wonderful way to learn to speak quickly on your feet. My Toastmasters club also teaches you how to prepare a speech and how to deliver the speech with confidence. Our members critique our speeches to tell us how to make each speech better. My Toastmasters club has helped me improve my oral and written communications skills and has made me a better leader.
So, what are the 3 ways you can relieve your stress through time management?
1) “Map out” all your work by scheduling and organizing your work on a sheet of paper or on your computer. Remember to “prioritize” your work. Think about which job is most important and when it is due. Also decide how long it will take you to do the work and add in a little extra time in case you run into difficulties. Place your most important job that is due that day as “number 1” on your list and continue filling out your schedule. If you have any meetings or appointments put them on the list with the time of the meeting or the appointment and move around the prioritized work to fit in your schedule. All work, meetings and appointments must be listed on your schedule, your map. When someone comes in and asks you to do something extra for them, quickly decide if you can help them in 30 seconds or less or whether you should tell them “no” or that you will put their request on tomorrows list. Remember your priorities have already been established on your organized list, your map for the day.
2) When someone comes in demanding money or anything else, copy all documents, look them in the eye, remain calm, and tell them you will investigate the matter within 48 hours. Ask for their phone number. After they leave, write down their name, what time they came in, and how they behaved. On Tuesday’s list verify if the work was done, how well it was done and if the bill is correct. Also ask for before and after pictures of the job.
3) Visit a Toastmasters club near you to see how you can learn to think faster on your feet and be more comfortable dealing with difficult people. Toastmasters clubs also teach their members to prepare speeches, to give speeches improving both written and oral presentations.
You too can manage your stress by using the principals of time management to organize and map out your work and your time.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, sought after speaker, business owner, and concert artist. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Businesses". Her innovative observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your businesses successful.
For more information about booking Dr. Madeline Frank for your next event email her at mfrankviola@gmail.com or visit http://madelinefrank.com/.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Good Tenants Are Hard to Find! by Madeline Frank
In looking for a new tenant to rent your property what is the first thing you think about when you see a prospective tenant? What is your first impression of your prospective tenant?
My husband and I just received a thank you note from our tenants of 7 years. They said they “had a wonderful experience” at our property. They also wrote and thanked us “for always responding so quickly to their needs” when something broke down.
When we met them over 7 years ago they dressed neatly and cleanly to view our property. They arrived on time. Their cars were in good shape. Their cars were older models well maintained and in good condition. After viewing our property they looked us in the eye and told us they liked our property very much and would treat our property with respect if we chose them as our new tenants. They also said they had a history of paying their rent and bills on time and would be happy for us to do a credit and criminal check on them. We asked them to fill out a credit application and for the fee to cover a credit and criminal check. They filled out the application and gave us the fee. We submitted the application and fee and they came out in excellent shape.
What are the 3 questions you should ask yourself when you interview a prospective tenant or tenants for your property?
1) What was your first impression of your prospective tenant? Did he, she, or they arrive on time to view your property? Did they dress neatly and cleanly looking well groomed? If their children were with them were they dressed cleanly and neatly and did the children speak to their parents politely and with respect?
2) What kind of condition were their cars in? Did the car or cars have dings, dents, broken windows, broken mirrors, or any other problems like billowing smoke coming out of the hood of the car?
3) Did they look you in eye and tell you they paid their rent and bills on time? Were they willing to prove it by paying for a credit and criminal check?
If your prospective tenants do the following: Arrive at the time agreed on, dress neatly and cleanly, have their children also dressed neatly and cleanly, take care of their cars and have paid their past rent and bills. It’s a positive sign that they will treat your property with respect too!
First impressions are the most important impressions you can make.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, sought after speaker, business owner, teacher, and concert artist. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Businesses". Her innovative observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your businesses successful.
For more information about booking Dr. Madeline Frank for your next event email her at mfrankviola@gmail.com or
Visit http://madelinefrank.com/
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My husband and I just received a thank you note from our tenants of 7 years. They said they “had a wonderful experience” at our property. They also wrote and thanked us “for always responding so quickly to their needs” when something broke down.
When we met them over 7 years ago they dressed neatly and cleanly to view our property. They arrived on time. Their cars were in good shape. Their cars were older models well maintained and in good condition. After viewing our property they looked us in the eye and told us they liked our property very much and would treat our property with respect if we chose them as our new tenants. They also said they had a history of paying their rent and bills on time and would be happy for us to do a credit and criminal check on them. We asked them to fill out a credit application and for the fee to cover a credit and criminal check. They filled out the application and gave us the fee. We submitted the application and fee and they came out in excellent shape.
What are the 3 questions you should ask yourself when you interview a prospective tenant or tenants for your property?
1) What was your first impression of your prospective tenant? Did he, she, or they arrive on time to view your property? Did they dress neatly and cleanly looking well groomed? If their children were with them were they dressed cleanly and neatly and did the children speak to their parents politely and with respect?
2) What kind of condition were their cars in? Did the car or cars have dings, dents, broken windows, broken mirrors, or any other problems like billowing smoke coming out of the hood of the car?
3) Did they look you in eye and tell you they paid their rent and bills on time? Were they willing to prove it by paying for a credit and criminal check?
If your prospective tenants do the following: Arrive at the time agreed on, dress neatly and cleanly, have their children also dressed neatly and cleanly, take care of their cars and have paid their past rent and bills. It’s a positive sign that they will treat your property with respect too!
First impressions are the most important impressions you can make.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is an Amazon.com Best Selling Author, sought after speaker, business owner, teacher, and concert artist. She helps businesses and organizations "Tune Up their Businesses". Her innovative observations show you the blue prints necessary to improve and keep your businesses successful.
For more information about booking Dr. Madeline Frank for your next event email her at mfrankviola@gmail.com or
Visit http://madelinefrank.com/
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
Monday, January 10, 2011
Eye Ball to Eye Ball by Madeline Frank
Do you like to look people in the eye, eye ball to eye ball, to judge their honesty, integrity and commitment? Could looking eye ball to eye ball keep you alive? I have always felt that the eyes are "the windows of the soul!'
When I was living in New York City and attending the Juilliard School I went home one day at around 4pm in the afternoon. It was a beautiful day. I arrived at my 74th street walk up apartment building with my viola on my shoulder in its case, my purse slung over my right shoulder, and my apricot cookies hanging out of the back pocket of my jeans.
I opened the 1st door to the small apartment building into a tiny alcove about the size of 1 person and started to take my key out to open the next locked door when suddenly a nice looking well dressed man over 6 feet tall in designer jeans, shirt, and boots came up behind me.
At first I thought he lived in the building, but the next second he pulled out a machete and held it to my neck. It was a very tight squeeze in this space.
I was thinking to myself as I continued to look him in the eyes. Am I strong enough to get the knife away from him without cutting myself?
I decided he looked stronger then I was and if I cut my hands I would not be able to play ever again.
He said, "Give me the keys to your building?"
I said "No" and continued to look him in the eyes and said, "are you hungry?
Would you like an apricot cookie? I have them with me."
He continued to hold the knife to my neck and I continued to look him in the eye. He said "No" and then said "give me your wallet!"
I said, "Can you leave me some of the money in my wallet?" I had around twenty dollars in bills in the wallet.
He continued to hold the knife at my neck and said "Don't move. I'm going to leave in a minute and do not turn around." He grabbed my wallet and left the tiny alcove dropping my wallet to the ground. I pulled out my keys, grabbed the wallet on the floor, opened the door, shut it and ran up the stair case to the fourth floor.
I unlocked the door to my apartment and my roommate was standing there. I said "Do we have any wine or beer?"
She said, "You are under age and cannot drink!"
I said, "I've just been mugged and I need a drink! "
She said "we have cooking sherry and you need to call the police."
She poured the cooking sherry and we called the police.
The next day I went to the Police Station and went through thousands of mug shots and identified my well dressed mugger, but each address listed was false.
A few months later I moved to a building that had a smiling doorman and a well lit inviting lobby. I was always happy to come home from school into the cheerful lobby and smiling door man.
After this experience I became more alert to my surroundings. If I came home after playing a concert and it was late at night and I could not get a taxi I would walk home singing opera music. If anyone approached I would sing a little louder as most people do not want to mug a crazy person who sings Opera. They think you might be unstable!
When I look in the eyes of my co-workers, family members and friends I always look to see if they will continue to look me in the eye when they speak to me. I am always searching for the truth! When the person will not continue to look you in the eyes and suddenly looks away "I know something is up and they are hiding something."
In looking at my mugger Eye Ball to Eye Ball I know I saved my own life.
My motto is look at the person you are speaking to Eye ball to Eye Ball!
When I want to know if my children are telling me the truth I look them in the eye "Eyeball to Eye Ball" to judge their honesty and integrity about a given situation.
What are the three things you can do to keep from getting mugged while walking or going into a building?
1) Project confidence as you walk. Do not listen to your Ipod or talk on the phone when walking as you will be unaware of your surroundings. You need to observe and be aware of your surroundings. Always walk in well lit areas and do not wear expensive jewelry that a mugger can rip off of you such as a necklace, bracelet, watch or ring. Do not flaunt your wealth.
2) Guys put your wallet in your inside pocket. Gals make sure your purse strap is short and close to you or else a mugger can cut your purse strap and run with it. They can also cut the bottom of the purse and remove the contents that way. I have had this happen to me.
3) If someone gets in front of your face look them straight in the eye. Do not back down. Most people will not be willing to look you in the eye and hold the contact.
The next time you want to know if something is true or false about a given situation look the person in the eye "Eye Ball to Eye Ball" and find out if they are telling the truth or not.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is a speaker, bestselling author, business owner, and award winning teacher. She is an expert on helping businesses and organizations create a world class culture of customer service, leadership and motivation. Many companies and organizations have discovered the magic of Madeline's "Tuning Up Your Business" programs. Many companies and organizations have discovered better communication, reduction of workplace stress, and enhanced customer loyalty as a result of her programs.
To contact Madeline to speak to your organization go to mfrankviola@gmail.com
Madeline's web site: http://www.madelinefrank.com
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When I was living in New York City and attending the Juilliard School I went home one day at around 4pm in the afternoon. It was a beautiful day. I arrived at my 74th street walk up apartment building with my viola on my shoulder in its case, my purse slung over my right shoulder, and my apricot cookies hanging out of the back pocket of my jeans.
I opened the 1st door to the small apartment building into a tiny alcove about the size of 1 person and started to take my key out to open the next locked door when suddenly a nice looking well dressed man over 6 feet tall in designer jeans, shirt, and boots came up behind me.
At first I thought he lived in the building, but the next second he pulled out a machete and held it to my neck. It was a very tight squeeze in this space.
I was thinking to myself as I continued to look him in the eyes. Am I strong enough to get the knife away from him without cutting myself?
I decided he looked stronger then I was and if I cut my hands I would not be able to play ever again.
He said, "Give me the keys to your building?"
I said "No" and continued to look him in the eyes and said, "are you hungry?
Would you like an apricot cookie? I have them with me."
He continued to hold the knife to my neck and I continued to look him in the eye. He said "No" and then said "give me your wallet!"
I said, "Can you leave me some of the money in my wallet?" I had around twenty dollars in bills in the wallet.
He continued to hold the knife at my neck and said "Don't move. I'm going to leave in a minute and do not turn around." He grabbed my wallet and left the tiny alcove dropping my wallet to the ground. I pulled out my keys, grabbed the wallet on the floor, opened the door, shut it and ran up the stair case to the fourth floor.
I unlocked the door to my apartment and my roommate was standing there. I said "Do we have any wine or beer?"
She said, "You are under age and cannot drink!"
I said, "I've just been mugged and I need a drink! "
She said "we have cooking sherry and you need to call the police."
She poured the cooking sherry and we called the police.
The next day I went to the Police Station and went through thousands of mug shots and identified my well dressed mugger, but each address listed was false.
A few months later I moved to a building that had a smiling doorman and a well lit inviting lobby. I was always happy to come home from school into the cheerful lobby and smiling door man.
After this experience I became more alert to my surroundings. If I came home after playing a concert and it was late at night and I could not get a taxi I would walk home singing opera music. If anyone approached I would sing a little louder as most people do not want to mug a crazy person who sings Opera. They think you might be unstable!
When I look in the eyes of my co-workers, family members and friends I always look to see if they will continue to look me in the eye when they speak to me. I am always searching for the truth! When the person will not continue to look you in the eyes and suddenly looks away "I know something is up and they are hiding something."
In looking at my mugger Eye Ball to Eye Ball I know I saved my own life.
My motto is look at the person you are speaking to Eye ball to Eye Ball!
When I want to know if my children are telling me the truth I look them in the eye "Eyeball to Eye Ball" to judge their honesty and integrity about a given situation.
What are the three things you can do to keep from getting mugged while walking or going into a building?
1) Project confidence as you walk. Do not listen to your Ipod or talk on the phone when walking as you will be unaware of your surroundings. You need to observe and be aware of your surroundings. Always walk in well lit areas and do not wear expensive jewelry that a mugger can rip off of you such as a necklace, bracelet, watch or ring. Do not flaunt your wealth.
2) Guys put your wallet in your inside pocket. Gals make sure your purse strap is short and close to you or else a mugger can cut your purse strap and run with it. They can also cut the bottom of the purse and remove the contents that way. I have had this happen to me.
3) If someone gets in front of your face look them straight in the eye. Do not back down. Most people will not be willing to look you in the eye and hold the contact.
The next time you want to know if something is true or false about a given situation look the person in the eye "Eye Ball to Eye Ball" and find out if they are telling the truth or not.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. is a speaker, bestselling author, business owner, and award winning teacher. She is an expert on helping businesses and organizations create a world class culture of customer service, leadership and motivation. Many companies and organizations have discovered the magic of Madeline's "Tuning Up Your Business" programs. Many companies and organizations have discovered better communication, reduction of workplace stress, and enhanced customer loyalty as a result of her programs.
To contact Madeline to speak to your organization go to mfrankviola@gmail.com
Madeline's web site: http://www.madelinefrank.com
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
What Leadership Legacy Will You Leave to the Next Generation?
My grandfather, Emil Ungerleider was born in 1904 in New York, N.Y. Grandfather's parents were immigrants from Hungary and he and his younger sister were born in New York. Later they moved to Detroit, Michigan where he worked at Ford Motor Company on the assembly line to put himself through the Detroit College of Law. He graduated at the top of his class in 1925 and Americanized his name to Earl D. Leader. He understood about hard work, good character, trustworthiness, and honesty. He established his law practice, Earl D. Leader, Attorney at Law, during the great depression helping small businesses be successful.
My grandfather was also a fine artist, poet, and sculptor and his beautiful works give pleasure to the many people that view his works.
My grandfather, Earl D. Leader was the lawyer who organized Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan by putting in his $1 and doing the paper work for free. He also worked as a lawyer for the composer Hoagie Carmichael. Earl D. Leader also helped many new businesses get started, and ran for local political office in Detroit, Michigan.
My grandfather, Earl D. Leader married my grandmother, Mary Chernick and they had their daughter Romayne,my mother, on May 28, 1929. My grandmother, Mary Chernick Leader worked as a secretary at the Boroughs Corporation, had a women's stock club where she taught other women how to study companies and invest in the stock market with little money to develop a nest egg. She also helped the Braille Society and sang and played the mandolin in a Mandolin Orchestra. She enjoyed reading and doing cross word puzzles and had a remarkable vocabulary which she shared with her daughter,my mother, Romayne.
My grandmother, Mary Chernick Leader was born on the lower east side of New York City to immigrants from Russia. My grandmother Mary's, father was an Iron worker and she had two older brothers born in Russia and a younger brother born in New York City. My great grandparents, the Chernick's from Russia taught their children the value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. They were taught to never give up until the goal was accomplished.
My mother,Romayne's parents, Earl and Mary Leader taught her the value of truth, honesty, hard work, religious faith, and service to others. Her parents discussed local politics and world affairs with her. During my grandfather's successful law practice in Detroit, Michigan he was the lawyer for many businesses and was the lawyer for many cases in the Supreme Court of Michigan helping small businesses. When Earl D. Leader sold his law practice in Detroit, Michigan he was doing the work of five lawyers and his health was in serious jeopardy. He had so many law cases that it was necessary to sell his firm to a group of lawyers. My grandfather, Earl D. Leader was dedicated to serving others.
My mother, Romayne Leader Frank became a lawyer like her father in 1963 and in 1990, my brother; her youngest child became a lawyer. At present the oldest grandson of Romayne Leader Frank, the great grandson of Earl and Mary Leader will be graduating law school next year.
My grandparent, Earl D. Leader and Mary Chernick Leader's, legacy is four generations of lawyers who have character, honor, integrity,, truthfulness, and a true desire to help others. Through these generations of leaders the goal was always the same to help others have a better life. I am also a legacy of my grandparents and parents teachings as I have shared the gifts they have taught me with the next generation. I am a teacher, businesswomen, author, and musician. The legacy that my grandparents, Mary Chernick Leader and Earl D. Leader started will continue with their great grandchildren. Their lives were dedicated to helping others and teaching their excellent example to their child, Romayne Leader Frank and by all the people they helped during their lives. Their legacy will continue on through generations to come.
What are three secrets my Grandparents, Earl D. Leader and Mary Chernick Leader taught about developing a legacy for the future?
1) Be willing to work hard, be trustworthy, honest, and be of good character and remember your name is priceless and protect it and your reputation.
2) Never stop learning and always continue to develop your mind by studying and reading to gain new knowledge every day.
3) Be compassionate and dedicated to serving others.
Dr. Madeline Frank is a speaker, bestselling author, business owner, and award winning teacher. She is an expert on helping businesses and organizations create a world class culture of customer service, leadership and motivation. Many companies and organizations have discovered the magic of Madeline's "Tuning Up Your Business" programs. Many companies and organizations have discovered better communication, reduction of workplace stress, and enhanced customer loyalty as a result of her programs.
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
My grandfather was also a fine artist, poet, and sculptor and his beautiful works give pleasure to the many people that view his works.
My grandfather, Earl D. Leader was the lawyer who organized Motown Records in Detroit, Michigan by putting in his $1 and doing the paper work for free. He also worked as a lawyer for the composer Hoagie Carmichael. Earl D. Leader also helped many new businesses get started, and ran for local political office in Detroit, Michigan.
My grandfather, Earl D. Leader married my grandmother, Mary Chernick and they had their daughter Romayne,my mother, on May 28, 1929. My grandmother, Mary Chernick Leader worked as a secretary at the Boroughs Corporation, had a women's stock club where she taught other women how to study companies and invest in the stock market with little money to develop a nest egg. She also helped the Braille Society and sang and played the mandolin in a Mandolin Orchestra. She enjoyed reading and doing cross word puzzles and had a remarkable vocabulary which she shared with her daughter,my mother, Romayne.
My grandmother, Mary Chernick Leader was born on the lower east side of New York City to immigrants from Russia. My grandmother Mary's, father was an Iron worker and she had two older brothers born in Russia and a younger brother born in New York City. My great grandparents, the Chernick's from Russia taught their children the value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. They were taught to never give up until the goal was accomplished.
My mother,Romayne's parents, Earl and Mary Leader taught her the value of truth, honesty, hard work, religious faith, and service to others. Her parents discussed local politics and world affairs with her. During my grandfather's successful law practice in Detroit, Michigan he was the lawyer for many businesses and was the lawyer for many cases in the Supreme Court of Michigan helping small businesses. When Earl D. Leader sold his law practice in Detroit, Michigan he was doing the work of five lawyers and his health was in serious jeopardy. He had so many law cases that it was necessary to sell his firm to a group of lawyers. My grandfather, Earl D. Leader was dedicated to serving others.
My mother, Romayne Leader Frank became a lawyer like her father in 1963 and in 1990, my brother; her youngest child became a lawyer. At present the oldest grandson of Romayne Leader Frank, the great grandson of Earl and Mary Leader will be graduating law school next year.
My grandparent, Earl D. Leader and Mary Chernick Leader's, legacy is four generations of lawyers who have character, honor, integrity,, truthfulness, and a true desire to help others. Through these generations of leaders the goal was always the same to help others have a better life. I am also a legacy of my grandparents and parents teachings as I have shared the gifts they have taught me with the next generation. I am a teacher, businesswomen, author, and musician. The legacy that my grandparents, Mary Chernick Leader and Earl D. Leader started will continue with their great grandchildren. Their lives were dedicated to helping others and teaching their excellent example to their child, Romayne Leader Frank and by all the people they helped during their lives. Their legacy will continue on through generations to come.
What are three secrets my Grandparents, Earl D. Leader and Mary Chernick Leader taught about developing a legacy for the future?
1) Be willing to work hard, be trustworthy, honest, and be of good character and remember your name is priceless and protect it and your reputation.
2) Never stop learning and always continue to develop your mind by studying and reading to gain new knowledge every day.
3) Be compassionate and dedicated to serving others.
Dr. Madeline Frank is a speaker, bestselling author, business owner, and award winning teacher. She is an expert on helping businesses and organizations create a world class culture of customer service, leadership and motivation. Many companies and organizations have discovered the magic of Madeline's "Tuning Up Your Business" programs. Many companies and organizations have discovered better communication, reduction of workplace stress, and enhanced customer loyalty as a result of her programs.
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Women's Leadership Lessons
By Madeline Frank
If you were the new Leader of your country and your country was on the brink of disaster with virtual bankruptcy, rising unemployment, rising inflation, and crippling labor strikes what actions would you take to save your country and what leadership principals would guide you to success? If you starting your new construction and management company on a shoe string budget 40 years ago what leadership principles guided your company to success?
In 1979 Great Britain's economy was bankrupt and the newly elected Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher immediately set to work privatizing all nationalized industries such as aerospace firms, telephone firms, utilities, the National Freight Company and public housing which was sold to its tenants. She sold all these industries at favorable terms to promote private enterprise. Her aim was to reduce government power and promote the rights of individuals who would be property owners and pay a mortgage on their new properties.
Labor unions were crippling Great Britain with their intimidation and strikes. Prime Minister Thatcher stood firm against the unions bringing the coal industries and the steel industries under control. Employers and their workforce had achieved the proper balance. It was no longer necessary for men to join the unions.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher believed in putting her "faith in freedom, free markets, limited government and a strong national defense."
Early Family life and education of Margaret Roberts
Margaret Hilda Roberts was born in Grantham, England to Alfred and Beatrice Roberts on Oct.13, 1925. As a child, Margaret Roberts learned about the business of balancing budgets in her parent's, the Roberts grocery store in Grantham. Her family lived above the store and she and her older sister were raised to be truthful, to attend church, to help others and do charitable work in their close community. Margaret's father, Alfred Roberts talked daily about Conservative politics in their home. In Grantham he was a councilor in local politics.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister for 3 terms, 11 and a half years. When she became Prime Minister her country was on the brink of financial disaster and with problems of law and order. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said at the time "Unless we change our ways and our direction, our greatness as a nation will soon be a footnote in the history books, a distant memory of an offshore island, lost in the mist of time like Camelot, remembered kindly for its noble past."
When she left office in 1990 her legacy was a sound economy with a society that was confident about its future.
Leadership Principals: As a leader she believed in working with experts who shared her vision, her plan of action with a shared goal of repairing Great Britain's economy. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was nicknamed the "Iron Lady" by the Soviets " for the tough line she took against them". As a leader she had strength, determination, honesty, integrity, and the courage of her convictions with a passionate belief in the right way to get her country back on track once again.
Romayne Leader Frank, my mother, began her successful construction and management business from the ground up over 40 years ago on a shoe string budget. She began her Construction and Real Estate Management Company with her husband, my father Robert J Frank, M.D.
Leadership Principals: Romayne Leader Frank began the new company by surrounding herself with experts who knew the building business and real estate markets. She listened to her experts and had a vision, a plan of action for their new company. My mother had a gift for looking at land and seeing its potential. She had the courage of her convictions, honor, integrity, and morality that included a code of ethics and a clear and decisive passionate belief in the right way to conduct her business.
My mother, Romayne Leader Frank, said "In the building business you want to use a licensed building contractor, who is experienced with references, insured, has workmen's compensation, and is also bonded for time and money." This means the job is to be completed for an established amount of money and to be completed by a certain date. In building you want a turnkey job, all inclusive from a knowledgeable and
licensed contractor.
Their legacy: My mother and father, Romayne Leader Frank and Robert J. Frank, M.D. constructed dozens of buildings from Oyster Point to J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, in Newport News, Virginia and in Hampton, Virginia, James City County, in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Isle of Wight, VA. Bringing new businesses to the Cities where they constructed new buildings. They also brought many new jobs and more taxes into these Cities.
Family life and education of Romayne Leader Frank
Romayne Leader was born in Detroit, Michigan to Earl David Leader and Mary Chernick Leader on May 28, 1929. Romayne's father, Earl D. Leader worked at the Ford Automobile Company assembling automobiles to put himself through law school. Once he had finishes law school he represented many businesses and ran for local political office. Romayne's mother, Mary Chernick Leader worked as a secretary at the Boroughs Corporation, had a women's stock club where she taught other women how to study companies and invest in the stock market with little money to develop a nest egg, and helped the Braille Society. Romayne's parents taught her the value of truth, honesty, hard work, religious faith and service to others. Her parents discussed the local politics with her and taught her about business and finance.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Business women, Romayne Leader Frank were chartering new territory in male dominated areas of government and business. Both went to law school after being married at a time when women did not go to law school or work outside the home when they had young children. Both understood the value of a law education in society to help serve others. They had the courage of their convictions as leaders to never give up regardless of the obstacles. With character, honor, integrity, and hard work they accomplished their goals to serve others. As women leaders they left a legacy for their countries and their children and grandchildren of economic growth and prosperity and the right and honorable way to conduct business.
What are the five things you can do to be a world class leader like Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and business woman, Romayne Leader Frank?
1) Be a leader who has the courage of their convictions, the honor, integrity, and morality that includes a code of ethics and a clear and decisive passionate belief in the right way to conduct business or run your country.
2) As the leader of your country, organization or business surrounds yourself with a "Brain Trust", competent people who know your business and markets, are of like mind, and have a strong firm intellectual capacity to help you accomplish your goals.
3) Go around the table and listen to your experts carefully. Then make informed decisions.
4) Once the Leader of the country, business, or organization CEO knows all the problems to be faced and has studied them from every angle, the Leader needs to have a vision, a plan of action with the goal to be accomplished. Leaders need to have a strong belief in service to others.
5) In the building business you want to use a building contractor, who is experienced with references, licensed, insured, has workmen's compensation, and is also bonded for time and money. This means the job is to be completed for an established amount of money and to be completed by a certain date. In building you want a turnkey job, all inclusive from a knowledgeable contractor. Remember the idea is to keep costs down with excellent workmanship from a licensed, insured contractor with a turnkey job and no change orders permitted.
By Dr. Madeline Frank
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. business owner, teacher, researcher, speaker and concert artist. She writes a monthly newsletter "Madeline's Monthly Article & Musical Tips" and a monthly radio show "Madeline's One Minute Musical Radio Show".
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
If you were the new Leader of your country and your country was on the brink of disaster with virtual bankruptcy, rising unemployment, rising inflation, and crippling labor strikes what actions would you take to save your country and what leadership principals would guide you to success? If you starting your new construction and management company on a shoe string budget 40 years ago what leadership principles guided your company to success?
In 1979 Great Britain's economy was bankrupt and the newly elected Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher immediately set to work privatizing all nationalized industries such as aerospace firms, telephone firms, utilities, the National Freight Company and public housing which was sold to its tenants. She sold all these industries at favorable terms to promote private enterprise. Her aim was to reduce government power and promote the rights of individuals who would be property owners and pay a mortgage on their new properties.
Labor unions were crippling Great Britain with their intimidation and strikes. Prime Minister Thatcher stood firm against the unions bringing the coal industries and the steel industries under control. Employers and their workforce had achieved the proper balance. It was no longer necessary for men to join the unions.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher believed in putting her "faith in freedom, free markets, limited government and a strong national defense."
Early Family life and education of Margaret Roberts
Margaret Hilda Roberts was born in Grantham, England to Alfred and Beatrice Roberts on Oct.13, 1925. As a child, Margaret Roberts learned about the business of balancing budgets in her parent's, the Roberts grocery store in Grantham. Her family lived above the store and she and her older sister were raised to be truthful, to attend church, to help others and do charitable work in their close community. Margaret's father, Alfred Roberts talked daily about Conservative politics in their home. In Grantham he was a councilor in local politics.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister for 3 terms, 11 and a half years. When she became Prime Minister her country was on the brink of financial disaster and with problems of law and order. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said at the time "Unless we change our ways and our direction, our greatness as a nation will soon be a footnote in the history books, a distant memory of an offshore island, lost in the mist of time like Camelot, remembered kindly for its noble past."
When she left office in 1990 her legacy was a sound economy with a society that was confident about its future.
Leadership Principals: As a leader she believed in working with experts who shared her vision, her plan of action with a shared goal of repairing Great Britain's economy. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was nicknamed the "Iron Lady" by the Soviets " for the tough line she took against them". As a leader she had strength, determination, honesty, integrity, and the courage of her convictions with a passionate belief in the right way to get her country back on track once again.
Romayne Leader Frank, my mother, began her successful construction and management business from the ground up over 40 years ago on a shoe string budget. She began her Construction and Real Estate Management Company with her husband, my father Robert J Frank, M.D.
Leadership Principals: Romayne Leader Frank began the new company by surrounding herself with experts who knew the building business and real estate markets. She listened to her experts and had a vision, a plan of action for their new company. My mother had a gift for looking at land and seeing its potential. She had the courage of her convictions, honor, integrity, and morality that included a code of ethics and a clear and decisive passionate belief in the right way to conduct her business.
My mother, Romayne Leader Frank, said "In the building business you want to use a licensed building contractor, who is experienced with references, insured, has workmen's compensation, and is also bonded for time and money." This means the job is to be completed for an established amount of money and to be completed by a certain date. In building you want a turnkey job, all inclusive from a knowledgeable and
licensed contractor.
Their legacy: My mother and father, Romayne Leader Frank and Robert J. Frank, M.D. constructed dozens of buildings from Oyster Point to J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, in Newport News, Virginia and in Hampton, Virginia, James City County, in Williamsburg, Virginia, and the Isle of Wight, VA. Bringing new businesses to the Cities where they constructed new buildings. They also brought many new jobs and more taxes into these Cities.
Family life and education of Romayne Leader Frank
Romayne Leader was born in Detroit, Michigan to Earl David Leader and Mary Chernick Leader on May 28, 1929. Romayne's father, Earl D. Leader worked at the Ford Automobile Company assembling automobiles to put himself through law school. Once he had finishes law school he represented many businesses and ran for local political office. Romayne's mother, Mary Chernick Leader worked as a secretary at the Boroughs Corporation, had a women's stock club where she taught other women how to study companies and invest in the stock market with little money to develop a nest egg, and helped the Braille Society. Romayne's parents taught her the value of truth, honesty, hard work, religious faith and service to others. Her parents discussed the local politics with her and taught her about business and finance.
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Business women, Romayne Leader Frank were chartering new territory in male dominated areas of government and business. Both went to law school after being married at a time when women did not go to law school or work outside the home when they had young children. Both understood the value of a law education in society to help serve others. They had the courage of their convictions as leaders to never give up regardless of the obstacles. With character, honor, integrity, and hard work they accomplished their goals to serve others. As women leaders they left a legacy for their countries and their children and grandchildren of economic growth and prosperity and the right and honorable way to conduct business.
What are the five things you can do to be a world class leader like Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and business woman, Romayne Leader Frank?
1) Be a leader who has the courage of their convictions, the honor, integrity, and morality that includes a code of ethics and a clear and decisive passionate belief in the right way to conduct business or run your country.
2) As the leader of your country, organization or business surrounds yourself with a "Brain Trust", competent people who know your business and markets, are of like mind, and have a strong firm intellectual capacity to help you accomplish your goals.
3) Go around the table and listen to your experts carefully. Then make informed decisions.
4) Once the Leader of the country, business, or organization CEO knows all the problems to be faced and has studied them from every angle, the Leader needs to have a vision, a plan of action with the goal to be accomplished. Leaders need to have a strong belief in service to others.
5) In the building business you want to use a building contractor, who is experienced with references, licensed, insured, has workmen's compensation, and is also bonded for time and money. This means the job is to be completed for an established amount of money and to be completed by a certain date. In building you want a turnkey job, all inclusive from a knowledgeable contractor. Remember the idea is to keep costs down with excellent workmanship from a licensed, insured contractor with a turnkey job and no change orders permitted.
By Dr. Madeline Frank
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. business owner, teacher, researcher, speaker and concert artist. She writes a monthly newsletter "Madeline's Monthly Article & Musical Tips" and a monthly radio show "Madeline's One Minute Musical Radio Show".
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
Friday, August 27, 2010
How to Keep That Happy Feeling All the Time
By Madeline Frank
Do you remember how happy you were on your very first day of vacation? Do you remember the excitement of your first day of your new job? Do you remember the day you graduated high school or college and how happy you were? How do you keep that positive happy feeling inside of you when everything is going wrong? How do you keep the stress at bay?
My most favorite vacation was going to Hatteras, North Carolina with my parents,brothers, sister, sister-in-law and my husband. We stayed at a lovely 5 bedroom house with 5 bathrooms, large living room, dining room. den, with a huge kitchen over looking the ocean with a barbecue unit out back. The house was well maintained with decks all over the back of the house to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery to relax and unwind by.
To me it was a small slice of paradise. We enjoyed being together, swimming, fishing, watching movies on our video and cooking a few meals in the house together. Near the house were several family owned sea food restaurants where we enjoyed the fresh fish of the day. Also near by were several gift shops to buy clothes and gifts.
We watched beautiful sunsets together and walked along the beach feeling the sand under our feet, the cool breeze in our hair, looking at the beautiful water and seeing the living sea weed, corral, and fiddler crabs all around us.
It was a wonderful four days with my family that I will treasure forever.
What 3 things can you do to keep your happy feeling all the time?
1) Write down your list of favorite memories on a piece of paper and place it where you can see it every day.
2) Take a few minutes to visualize one of your favorite memories when everything is going wrong.
3) Remember to breathe so you can calm yourself down and think clearly once again.
Thinking about treasured happy memories brings us back to thinking clearly. Happiness always brings about clear focused thinking.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. business owner, teacher, researcher, speaker and concert artist. She writes a monthly newsletter "Madeline's Monthly Article & Musical Tips" and a monthly radio show "Madeline's One Minute Musical Radio Show".
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
Do you remember how happy you were on your very first day of vacation? Do you remember the excitement of your first day of your new job? Do you remember the day you graduated high school or college and how happy you were? How do you keep that positive happy feeling inside of you when everything is going wrong? How do you keep the stress at bay?
My most favorite vacation was going to Hatteras, North Carolina with my parents,brothers, sister, sister-in-law and my husband. We stayed at a lovely 5 bedroom house with 5 bathrooms, large living room, dining room. den, with a huge kitchen over looking the ocean with a barbecue unit out back. The house was well maintained with decks all over the back of the house to sit and enjoy the beautiful scenery to relax and unwind by.
To me it was a small slice of paradise. We enjoyed being together, swimming, fishing, watching movies on our video and cooking a few meals in the house together. Near the house were several family owned sea food restaurants where we enjoyed the fresh fish of the day. Also near by were several gift shops to buy clothes and gifts.
We watched beautiful sunsets together and walked along the beach feeling the sand under our feet, the cool breeze in our hair, looking at the beautiful water and seeing the living sea weed, corral, and fiddler crabs all around us.
It was a wonderful four days with my family that I will treasure forever.
What 3 things can you do to keep your happy feeling all the time?
1) Write down your list of favorite memories on a piece of paper and place it where you can see it every day.
2) Take a few minutes to visualize one of your favorite memories when everything is going wrong.
3) Remember to breathe so you can calm yourself down and think clearly once again.
Thinking about treasured happy memories brings us back to thinking clearly. Happiness always brings about clear focused thinking.
Madeline Frank, Ph.D. business owner, teacher, researcher, speaker and concert artist. She writes a monthly newsletter "Madeline's Monthly Article & Musical Tips" and a monthly radio show "Madeline's One Minute Musical Radio Show".
If you need a speaker contact Madeline at mfrankviola@gmail.com.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Madeline_Frank
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