Thank you to my mother for being a living expression of these poignant words from Priestley. Best wishes to all women who take these words seriously and are terrific mothers to their children and to other people’s children.

Happy Mother’s Day!

If you’re funny, use humor as a way to deliver your message. If you’re not naturally funny, I don’t suggest you try jokes for the first time in front of an audience of 1000. I like to say I’m Roshini every day of the week and no matter to whom I’m speaking. What changes is my audience. That means my delivery should adjust to what that particular audience needs. Here’s to your WOW!

The human body requires maintenance for health in key areas—sleep, food, exercise, positive mental attitude, and chiropractic. Most people neglect their bodies much of their lives and then wonder why their bodies begin to fall apart at the age of 30, 40, or 50, when that simply was the consequence of their actions.

You may have many possessions, but you only have one body. And it doesn’t come with replacement parts. Anything that makes the body stronger is an important investment for your life and health. Incorporate healthy habits—eat more raw and organic foods, get adequate rest, find a fun exercise program you can do consistently 3 to 4 times a week.

So why is chiropractic part of an overall wellness program? Chiropractors remove nerve interference caused by misaligned vertebrae. Every aspect of life is dependent upon the nerve system. If nerve interference exists, none of the body’s functions can occur as they should—sleep, exercise, digestion, and attitude included. Adding chiropractic to your lifestyle WILL result in positive changes in your Life.

To contact Dr Kori directly, go to www.drkori.com. For Guest Blog requests, e-mail roshini@roshinigroup.com.

1. Blogs Build Rapport with Your Audience
Nobody purchases a product or service without first building some level of rapport with the seller. Blogging gives you a chance to show off your expertise, personality, and appreciation for your audience. Over time, readers will become familiar with you. Familiarity builds trust. Trust translates into referrals and repeat readers or customers.

2. Blogs Feed Your Social Media Platforms
Posting your blog link onto your various Social Media platforms is an easy method to drive reader traffic back to your latest blog posts. It can also save you time and energy you would’ve otherwise spent hunting for original content to post on your Wall or Tweet—essentially killing two birds with one stone.

3. Blogs Provide Content for Your E-mail Marketing
E-mail marketing is fast becoming a popular method for businesses to stay in touch with customers and prospects alike. Much like Social Media though, putting in the effort to write worthwhile content can be tough. Couple your e-mail marketing with your blog, and you’ll have content at your fingertips for send-outs.

To reach Jim directly: jim@minnesotamarketers.com or visit his Web site: www.minnesotamarketers.com.

Here’s to your WOW!

As any good fan of Dancing With the Stars knows, season 14 premieres on Monday, March 19. This highly-anticipated event is both fun and instructive.

I was recently asked by a client what kinds of performances I study for my own speaking as well as to better coach my clients. DWTS is at the top of my list. Key things to observe: poise under pressure, form, and that personal flair. When you watch these dancing pros and their celebrity partners dance, you are looking at style, progress, as well as their capacity to perform in front of an audience. These are all vital parts of any communication endeavor.

So study away. Whether it’s DWTS you prefer, your favorite sports events, or a musical performance. All of these scenarios provide valuable insight into dynamic presentation moments. Here’s to your WOW!

Diane Keyes is one of the country’s premiere staging professionals and the author of This Sold House, an award-winning staging book. This month she shares sage advice for a successful sale of your home.

Because 90% of home buyers find their homes online, photos powerfully communicate the condition and desirability of your home. What looks good in person is not necessarily what looks best in photos. Staging is far more about psychology than about decorating. Think of your home like any merchandise on a store shelf. Buyers choose the most attractive product and the one that appears to be the best value.

Your house will look best when each room appears spacious, light, impersonal, and clean. As Roshini often says, “Less is more.” Fewer furnishings, knick-knacks, and colors make photos easier to look at and keep viewers from becoming overwhelmed by details.

Photos make all the difference. If buyers don’t like them, they won’t come and if they don’t come, you simply cannot sell your home. The key? Elbow grease, a storage unit, and a professional photographer with a wide-angle lens.

To reach Diane directly: diane@dianekeyes.com; www.thissoldhouse.biz; www.ifbhomestaging.com. For Guest Blog questions, e-mail roshini@roshinigroup.com.

To help us celebrate our Sixth Anniversary, Sherry Roberts shares her writing insight as February’s Guest Blogger. Sherry owns The Roberts Group Editorial and Design, which helps businesses deliver their message in plain but powerful language.

In 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Plain Writing Act, requiring federal agencies to use “clear government communication that the public can understand and use.”

Smart businesses emphasize plain language, too. It saves time and money because it makes information-finding faster. Plain language is persuasive. No one buys what is hard to understand. Do your customers leave your Web site saying, “I still don’t know what they do?”

Writing clearly and simplifying syntax is not dumbing down language. It illuminates your message and gives it power. A few tips: 1) write to express, not impress 2) use plain, jargon-free language 3) focus on clarity and getting to the point 4) think of concise sentences and short paragraphs.

Join the plain language movement. It’s good customer service.

To contact Sherry, visit www.editorialservice.com. Find her on www.twitter.com/sherryroberts7. For several years of Guest Blog Archives, go to www.CommunicateThatBook.com and click on Roshini’s Blog.