About Jody Glynn Patrick

Jody is President of Glynn Patrick & Associates, which provides management consulting, executive coaching and strategic planning services. She is Publisher Emeritus of In Business magazine, which she published for 17 years. Selected as the “U.S. Business Journalist of the Year” in 2007 in Washington, DC, by the U.S. Small Business Administration, Jody has been a business reporter, editor, radio talk show host , and has won other state and national journalism awards. At the same time, she has helped corporate clients grow their businesses -- the basis for her practical coaching advice here. She also was the 2005 Athena Award recipient for her leadership role in mentoring other professional women. Jody will be talking with you weekly on TDS’ blog to share her insights and tips from the C-Suite perspective. Follow on G+.
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Three emotional bank account deposits to make before Dec. 31

It's not too early to start thinking about your business in the New Year. Award winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick offers her advice about "emotional investments" you can make in 2013 that will help you come January.
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Five reasons not to hire an applicant — and a “yes” trump card

Neck tattoos, multiple piercings and nervous chatter have all been used as reasons not to hire people. Jody Glynn Patrick tells you why that shouldn't matter and what small business owners should really be paying attention to during the interview process.
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How to win big lawsuit settlements from your company

Don't worry business owners we're not really telling your employees how to successfully sue your company. But Jody Glynn Patrick is telling you how to stay out of hot water in regards to wage-and-hour lawsuits.
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The “worth a raise” dialogue: What would you do?

Here's your chance to be the boss. Read an employees argument and case for a raise. Then tell us why you would or wouldn't give her a raise.
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Yes, investors, the U.S. financial landscape IS shifting!

Changes to the way entrepreneurs expand and grow their business's are coming.
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Paid sick time: Should it be a universal right or a position-based privilege?

Forty percent of the American private sector workforce has no paid sick days. But, some cities around the country are passing legislation to change that.
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Race relations: The lesson of child’s play

The 10-year-old grandson of one of our bloggers, who's also living with Asperger's Syndrome, learns a life altering lesson about race relations.
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Increase your business IQ: 8 links to informative sites!

Want to be in the know when it comes to the economic future of the United States? Find out what 8 websites you should bookmark to increase your business IQ.
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Your bliss list: How to (really) transform dreams into reality

What's the difference between a dream and reality? A plan!
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