by Sharon Lechter | Aug 14, 2017 | Public Speaking
Throughout my career, it has been my honor to to share my passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship to audiences all over the world. As I’ve shared before, knowing how to effectively communicate to your audience is essential to standing out in your...
by Sharon Lechter | Aug 7, 2017 | Content
David Beebe, the CEO of Beebe Content & Co. once said that “Content marketing is like a first date. If all you do is talk about yourself, there won’t be a second date.” As Beebe’s quote suggests, today’s savvy online audience...
by Sharon Lechter | Jul 31, 2017 | Mentoring
Leadership is the cornerstone for strong management within an organization, serving to maximize efficiency and effectiveness, and to achieve organizational results. Every company needs strong leadership but, as Forbes points out, “You don’t train leaders,...
by Sharon Lechter | Jul 26, 2017 | Financial Licteracy Daily
Modern parents often wonder when it is the right time to start teaching kids financial literacy. I often advise that as soon as your child knows the difference between a $1 bill and a $20 bill is probably the right time. Some parents assume that it’s best to leave...
by Sharon Lechter | Jul 19, 2017 | Mentoring
Success isn’t developed in a bubble. Oprah Winfrey credited Maya Angelou for helping her develop as a TV personality and a human being. “She was there for me always, guiding me through some of the most important years of my life. The world knows her as a poet but at...
by Sharon Lechter | Jul 14, 2017 | Entrepreneur
There’s one thing that successful people have in common beyond financial wealth or a diversified portfolio. It’s something that’s inexpensive (or free) and can be found in your local library. Author Steve Siebold interviewed more than 1,200 of the world’s wealthiest...
by Sharon Lechter | Jun 23, 2017 | Mentoring
Vince Lombardi famously said that “Leaders are made, they are not born.” Considered by many to be the greatest coach in NFL history, the Pro Football Hall of Famer believed that with hard work and dedication anyone can become a leader. The real question is, does every...
by Sharon Lechter | Jun 14, 2017 | Mentoring
Remember when mom taught you to balance a checkbook? Unfortunately, not every child learns how to manage their personal finances at home. Or even at school. One recent study of young adults by The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development showed that more...
by Sharon Lechter | Jun 7, 2017 | Financial Advice, Uncategorized
One of the most common topics I’ve encountered while promoting financial literacy as CEO of Pay Your Family First is spending management. Many people focus on earnings without figuring out how and when they are going to distribute (spend) that money. They understand...
by Sharon Lechter | May 26, 2017 | Entrepreneur
College graduation is a wonderful achievement for the future of graduates. Studies have shown that degree holders earn at least $1 million more over the course of their lifetime than high school graduates. This is also a time when difficult career decisions will be...