by Jamie's Notebook | Dec 14, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Leadership, Small Business
Every year during the annual PBS fundraising campaign when I was a kid, they would play Wizard of Oz in all it’s glory. I watched every bit, except the part with the tornado. That part terrified me! I haven’t seen the movie in years, but as a Kansas... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Nov 9, 2020 | Jamie's Notes
In my last blog post, I talked about my own story when it comes to finding employment while living with a disability and chronic illness. October was National Disability Employment Month as well as Spina Bifida Awareness Month. I know I’m a little bit behind, but it... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Nov 5, 2020 | Jamie's Notes
Last month was both National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Spina Bifida Awareness Month. This year is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For those who don’t know by now, I was born with the birth defect Spina Bifida and also have... 
by Jamie's Notebook | May 11, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Small Business
Today, I want to tell you a story. Two stories, really. I want to share what happened when, in a week’s time, I had a similar problem at two different businesses (both of which will remain nameless). More importantly and to the point of this blog, I want to talk... 
by Jamie's Notebook | Mar 29, 2020 | Jamie's Notes, Leadership, Small Business
When people ask me if a glass is half full or half empty, my answer is “both.” A glass can’t be half full if it is not half empty and vice versa. That’s the attitude I’m working through as I watch the world around me reeling from the...