The Day I Let Go of the Steering Wheel (Literally)

Welcome to Chamber Life Adventures, where networking occasionally involves facing irrational fears. At my first ribbon cutting with the Wylie Chamber of Commerce, I came face-to-face with a car wash—and lived to tell the tale. Armed with a Dale Carnegie principle and a lot of bubbles, I discovered that courage sometimes looks like putting your car in neutral and letting go. Continue reading The Day I Let Go of the Steering Wheel (Literally)

The Day I Took Dale Carnegie’s “Dramatize Your Ideas” Literally

I had two days, zero hat-making experience, and one big idea: build a giant magician’s hat for a chamber meeting. What followed was a slightly chaotic crafting adventure that proved Dale Carnegie was right—dramatic ideas stick.

And apparently, nothing says “remember me” like showing up with a hat that could double as a stage prop. Continue reading The Day I Took Dale Carnegie’s “Dramatize Your Ideas” Literally

Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)

Who knew a name badge could carry so much weight? From nervous first meetings to proudly stepping into an Ambassador role, this journey with the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce reminded me—thanks to Dale Carnegie—that even the smallest details can make a big impact. Also, Miss Macy fully supports this message. Continue reading Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)