Gina Covell Maddox
As a writer and professional speaker, Gina Maddox helps individuals enhance their personal impact and take personal responsibility for their success. Gina is the author of, "The Working Woman's Rant & Rave Guidebook: Audacious Advice for Handling Everyday Workplace Challenges That Make You Want To Scream." (Orange Cat Press)
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Building an Environment for Workplace TrustWorking with people who guard desks and hide data is depressing. Without trust, deadlines and promises are hollow words. The Four I's of Building Trust help you build an environment of mutual trust where the possibilities for success are endless. -
Everything You Do, and Don't Do, Really Does MatterEvery day we make a difference in the world. The question is, "Is it a positive or a negative difference we're making?" Every action and every attitude really does matter. Yes, the universe really does care if you're in a good mood or a bad mood today. -
The History of Charlie's Eatery in Pensacola, FloridaCraving southern comfort food or great pork chops in Pensacola, Florida? There's only one place to go. Shaded by ancient oak trees in a sleepy residential neighborhood along Pensacola Bay is a local dining icon, Charlie's Eatery. -
Pensacola Entrepreneur's Personal Experience Helps Dementia PatientsPensacola's reluctant entrepreneur, Mary Beth Sloan, wanted to help her mother-in-law who struggled with dementia. She created a photo journal that led to a book series that generates communication and improves the quality of life for dementia patients. -
Even Paradise Has Problems: The BP Oil Spill is Still One of ThemOne year ago a slow-motion catastrophe crept across the gulf to Gulf Breeze, a peaceful, picturesque community in the Pensacola area. BP's oil devastated much of NW Florida and the environmental and economic problems will take years to resolve.Also published on: -
Pensacola's Theatre West and "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking"Pensacola's Theatre West presents John Ford Noonan's New York based comedy, "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking." This two-character comedy is the perfect event for a Girl's Night Out.
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Working for a PerfectionistWorking for a perfectionist, I found myself crying in my office. I was convinced that I would never please the unappeasable monster. But, when embraced, a tough boss can turn an average employee into an exceptional, highly-skilled employee. -
An Open Mind Can Open Doors for Career SuccessIt's a bad idea to ride through everyday life in a mental cruise control. Open-mindedness and openness to new experiences allows us to evolve and become more successful. -
ZooGue Innovative, IPad, and Some Business Inspiration for 2011ZooGue Innovative's 25 year old CEO, Tim Angel, proves that creativity combined with an adventurous spirit and sheer determination can propel a person from unemployed to successful CEO in just a few months. -
Overwhelmed at Work?If your workday has been derailed, and you want to stand on your desk and shout, "Make it STOP!" you might be overwhelmed at work. When your workday is a train wreck, try one of these five-minute strategies to get back on track.
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"Greetings!" to Benefit the HIV Care Center of Pensacola, FloridaGet into the holiday spirit at Pensacola's Sanctuary in the Groves - Theatre West performance of "Greetings!" an award-winning show written by Tom Dudzick. Attend a special holiday performance to benefit the HIV Care Center's Needy Meds Program. -
Tea Party Patriot Geoff Ross Confronts Charlie Crist at Florida Campaign EventTea Party activists like Senior Chief Petty Officer (Retired) Geoff M. Ross, President of the Emerald Coast Tea Party Patriots, help Florida Senate Candidate Charlie Crist get a humiliating second thumping from conservative, Marco Rubio. -
Coping with Crazy Co-WorkersThe unemployment rate is near 10% which means, most likely, your annoying co-worker won't be leaving anytime soon, and either will you. You're stuck with them. How crazy are our co-workers, and how can we cope? -
When Everyone is Your Boss (Or, Thinks They Are)Juggling the competing demands of multiple bosses has become business as usual. Many workers need new workload juggling skills. How can you survive and thrive in a workplace riddled with unrealistic expectations? -
Murder in the Magnolias"Murder in the Magnolias" at Sanctuary in the Groves Theatre West is a murder mystery that parodies characters and plots from your favorite Southern plays, paying tribute to the loved Southern playwright, Tennessee Williams.
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Employ the Power of PersuasionMastering the skill of persuasion opens greater opportunities for us because we are recognized for getting things done without making our customers or colleagues crazy. -
Gulf Coast Kids House - Help Make a Difference in the Life of a ChildThe Gulf Coast Kids House helps over 1200 children who are physically or sexually abused in Escambia county each year. Learn more about this amazing not-for-profit organization that helps children at a meeting on September 21, 2010.
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Katrina Poured Salt into Hurricane Ivan's WoundKatrina made my catastrophe, my disaster, my loss nothing more than a speck in history. I lost my home ten months prior to Katrina, to her older brother, Hurricane Ivan.Also published on: -
A New Church on the Mississippi Coast TodayThese photos, taken on Friday, August 20, 2010 confirm the spirit of gulf coast residents. Katrina was big, but their faith was bigger and they have a brand new church. -
Think Your Stress AwayThere's a lot to be stressed about these days; political unrest, economic woes, an unpredictable future. With so many concerns, is it really possible to simply change the way we think and eliminate some of our stress? -
Restoring Honor in Local PoliticsHas honor, principles, and integrity in leadership become so rare in our country's leaders that the grass roots is rising up and demanding it's return? One local candidate stood out above the others and earned our vote, Ferd Salomon. -
The Working Woman's Haiku ContestPost your working woman's Haiku on the wall at The Working Woman's Rant & Rave Group on Facebook and win a signed copy of The Working Woman's Rant & Rave Guidebook: Audacious Advice for Handling Everyday Workplace Challenges That Make You Want to Scream. -
Islamic Organization Attempts to Silence Keynote Speaker Brigitte GabrielMuslim advocacy group wants to silence non-Muslims. CAIR pressures organizer and Tea Party group to cancel Gulf Coast U.S. Constitution Rally keynote speaker, Brigitte Gabriel. -
Magazines for Working WomenMagazines are my Sunday afternoon ritual. I settle into my overstuffed leather club chair, sling my feet up on the matching ottoman, place a cup of Chai Spice tea with honey on the table next to me, and dive into a stack of magazines. -
Gulf Coast Speaks Event Raises Awareness of Obama's Failed Oil Spill Response and What Still Needs to Be DoneConservative and constitutional-leaning organizations like the Panhandle Patriots, a Fort Walton Beach, Florida tea party group, host an event for gulf coast citizens to voice concerns about Obama's failure to protect the gulf coast from BP's spewing oil. -
BP's Spewing Oil Has a New CapGulf Coast residents are trying not to get their hopes up too high after many failed attempts to cap BP's spewing oil in the Gulf. An 18-foot-high, 150,000 pound metal cap was successfully attached and may finally stop the spewing oil.Also published on: -
Celebrate the U.S. Constitution in Ft. Walton Beach, FloridaRetired Senior Chief Geoff Ross and Emerald Coast Tea Party Patriots raise awareness of U.S. Constitution, raise money for fisherman affected by Gulf oil disaster, and Navy Seal Wounded Warriors on Saturday, August 21, 2010.
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Foreign Skimmer Boats May Be Allowed to Help Fight Gulf Oil DisasterFinally, on Day 70, Barack Obama allows limited help from foreign skimmer boats to fight BP's spewing oil. Florida Congressman Jeff Miller, an advocate for more skimmer boats, held a tele-townhall meeting to keep constituents informed.
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Pensacola, Florida Property Values Plummet as BP's Oil InvadesLiving in paradise can be downright trying, especially if your paradise is a waterfront home in Pensacola, Florida. BP's spewing oil in the Gulf of Mexico is just one more devastating blow to homeowners. -
Purple HaikuA haiku submitted for competition (to win one hundred bucks) and to celebrate the acquisition of Associated Content by Yahoo! -
Pensacola Area Residents Devastated on Day 65 as BP's Cap Fails AgainDay 65: BP's temporary containment cap is damaged and removed. Pensacola area residents are outraged at the incompetent response from BP and the federal government. The worst oil invasion yet destroys about eight miles of Pensacola beaches.
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Blue Heron Habitat in Gulf Breeze Threatened by Gulf Oil DisasterNW Florida's inland waterways, sprinkled with estuaries and marshland, are threatened by the Gulf oil disaster. Lack of boom and skimmer boats, and a failed federal government response, leave these Great Blue Heron habitats vulnerable.
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Oil Enters Pensacola Bay: Plans to Protect Inland Waterways FailOn Day 53 of the Gulf Coast oil catastrophe, only tar balls and sheen have breached Pensacola Bay. The bay and adjacent waterways have been somewhat safe, but the damaging oil is near, and prior efforts to protect inland waterways have been fruitless.
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Rising Tide for Republican Women CandidatesFour high-profile races highlighted a new wave of leadership, a force to be reckoned with; republican business women. These women have proven records, demonstrable executive experience, and well-honed management and leadership skills. -
Funnel Cloud Over Pensacola, Florida on May 30, 2010Sunday, May 30, 2010 - photos of the funnel cloud that formed at 10:00 a.m. over Pensacola. -
Top Kill Method Fails to Stop Gulf of Mexico Oil LeakBP announces failure of the "Top Kill" method. Oil is still spewing in the Gulf and a fierce 2010 hurricane season looms. What will happen to Pensacola's beautiful beaches? What will happen to the stingrays?
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Pensacola's Beautiful Beach & A School of StingraysOn May 27, 2010, my husband and I took a walk on Pensacola Beach. Mother Nature presented us with a school of common brown stingrays. We are devastated to think about the gulf oil spill and the destruction of these beautiful beaches. -
Gulf Coast Community Supports Local Fishermen Affected by Gulf Coast Oil Spill and Navy Seal Wounded WarriorsGulf Coast extravaganza will raise money for fisherman affected by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill and Navy Seal Wounded Warrior program. Event features Mrs. Brigitte Gabriel, author of "Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America."
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Ten Tips for Making a Positive Impact on Your OrganizationWe all play a vital role in setting the tone for our company's corporate culture. These ten tips will help you make a positive impact on your organization's corporate culture. -
Northwest Florida Fears Gulf Coast Oil SpillResidents of Northwest Florida are appalled at the lack of leadership coming from the White House regarding the gulf coast oil spill. It's taking too doggone long and the federal government is hindering more than helping with the clean-up process.
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Career Books for Working WomenThese five books will inspire, encourage, and motivate working women. If you're about to graduate and enter the world of working women, or you're a seasoned career woman, you'll enjoy these books. -
A Mother's Generous HeartMy mother has tried to teach me that being generous with things just isn't enough. She always leaves behind more than is expected. -
Homemade Remedies for an Upset Stomach or IndigestionStomach ache? Indigestion? Tummy trouble? No matter what you call it; you need a quick cure. Peppermint, a pinch of soda, or pomegranate juice are simple home remedies that will cure indigestion.
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Books that Should Be Movies: The Land of Mango Sunsets, Atlas Shrugged, Island of the Blue DolphinsThese three books about strong, independent women will be great movies: "The Land of Mango Sunsets" by Dorothea Benton Frank, "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand, and "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell. -
Florida's Charlie Crist to Run for Senate as IndependentFleeing from a substantial thumping by conservative candidate Marco Rubio in the Florida Republican Primary, Charlie Crist is taking an unusual, unprecedented approach in his campaign for Florida's Senate seat. -
Pump Up Your Professional ReputationYour professional reputation plays a powerful role in promotion opportunities and career success.You can pump up your professional reputation by focusing on "Ten Things You Want Co-Workers to Say Behind Your Back."
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Romantic Dining in Gulf Breeze, FloridaGulf Breeze, Florida encourages a kick-off-your-flip-flops-and-walk-on-the-beach approach to romance and dating, and offers three romantic, ethnic dining options; Greek, Mexican, and Chinese.
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Pensacola Adds New Entertainment Venue - Sanctuary in the Groves - Theatre WestPensacola has a new entertainment venue, Sanctuary in the Groves - Theatre West. The 2010 season opens on April 29 with "Always...Patsy Cline."
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How Do You Talk About Touchy Subjects at Work?Diplomatically confronting touchy topics in the workplace can be a stressful task. Follow these five simple tips to tamp down the terror of talking about touchy subjects and increase your communication confidence. -
Mother's Day Activities in Pensacola, FloridaPensacola, Florida offers unique activities for Mother's Day fun. There are activities for every mom - music, museums, or a swashbuckling mockumentary that puts you in the center of Pensacola's rich pirate past. -
Are Your Friends Making You Fat?Can I blame my friends if I'm overweight? Or, can they blame me if they're fat? Is there a connection between the girlfriends we hang out with and the number that pops up on our scale? And, what can we do about it?
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Tips for Negotiating with Difficult PeopleNegotiating with a difficult person can be a dreadful experience, but following these simple tips will help eliminate some of the dread factor.
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Best Burgers in Pensacola, FloridaPensacola, Fl boasts three great burger options with three unique dining experiences; upscale, old school, and on the beach.