Little Roacherton James McCrawley III was granted temporary release from detention for a visit to the Plano Chamber of Commerce. 🪳
He helped with my elevator pitch, worked the crowd, caused an audible gasp when he dramatically fell over, and later discovered half a donut.
All in all, a successful morning out. 😄 Continue reading Roacherton James McCrawley III visits the Plano Chamber of Commerce
What happens when you introduce a celebrated artist to a room full of business professionals? This Friday, Marilyn Henrion steps outside the gallery and into the Plano Chamber of Commerce for what promises to be a memorable morning of networking, creativity, and new connections. Continue reading It All Started While Gallery Sitting on a Saturday
An unexpected invitation from the Frisco Chamber of Commerce sent me racing to sign a brick at their future home—after first getting hopelessly lost because I was too excited to read the entire email. The experience reminded me of one of Dale Carnegie’s timeless principles: Make the other person feel important—and do it sincerely. Sometimes the most memorable moments come from being invited to become part of someone else’s story. Continue reading Why I Dropped Everything to Sign a Brick
Seeing my Dale Carnegie instructor after fifteen years reminded me why the course continues to influence my professional and personal life. Sometimes the people who shape us leave an impact that lasts a lifetime. Continue reading Seeing My Dale Carnegie Instructor Again After 15 Years
Take the first step toward becoming a more confident communicator and stronger leader. Join a free Dale Carnegie Course Preview in Dallas and experience timeless principles that can help you succeed at work and in everyday life. Continue reading Free Dale Carnegie Course Preview in Dallas – You’re Invited
Discover the story behind Understated Elegance, a mixed media cockroach portrait featured in the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s Small Works Exhibition at the Lewisville Grand Theater. Learn how vintage wallpaper, an antique-style frame, and an unexpected repair became part of the creative process—and how Home Run Pest & Termite Control inspired this unusual work of art. Continue reading I’m in the Cockroach Phase of My Artistic Journey
What started as a casual conversation at a Plano Chamber ribbon cutting somehow ended with me wearing a Slinky around my neck, hiding behind a cardboard garage door, and helping a fellow Chamber member deliver her elevator pitch. 🚪ðŸŽ
Sometimes the best networking opportunities begin with simply saying yes.
This behind-the-scenes story is about creativity, friendship, the Plano Chamber community, and why Dale Carnegie still influences the way I approach every opportunity. Continue reading When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring
How many business cards have you collected…
…only to discover them months later buried in a desk drawer?
We’ve all done it.
This Wednesday, I’ll be sharing practical ways to make networking more memorable—for yourself and for the people you meet. Continue reading Practical Networking Tips I’ll Be Sharing at the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce
Originally built as a working prop for Chamber of Commerce presentations, At the Drop of a Hat transforms a giant magician’s hat into a playful self-portrait told through symbolic objects hidden inside. Equal parts enthusiasm, reinvention, and theatrical absurdity, the piece celebrates the idea that work becomes magical when approached with creativity and joy. And for art enthusiasts, yes—there is a tip of the hat to Marcel Duchamp, who famously proved that everyday objects can become art when presented in a new context. Continue reading At the Drop of a Hat: Where Work Becomes Play
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