What helps you stay motivated when you’re struggling? What’s something positive you try to keep in mind when everything seems to be going wrong? Here are some of the best words of advice and “collective wisdom” I’ve learned from those…
As we enter the autumn season and celebrate Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to focus our thinking towards gratefulness because research proves that gratefulness is good for you. I sometimes surprise myself at how often I complain. Okay, maybe not always…
We all know that successful leaders delegate effectively, communicate clearly, coach and mentor their staff and think strategically. But leadership is more than these commonly understood principles. It is about thinking creatively, innovatively and managing change successfully. There are 7…
Success is an elusive and time sensitive condition that is usually not a constant. Yet some people experience it in their careers and lives more consistently than others. So what is the secret for achieving success? I recently watched an…
Somewhere out there, there is life outside of work. And death has a powerful way of teaching us about life. Steve Jobs was well aware of the frailty of life and often spoke about how the knowledge of death, is…
One of the top trends in society and culture is that everything is “speeding up.” You can blame computers, email, the Internet, globalization, mobile devices, low cost travel, whatever you like. The result is 24/7 access to goods and services,…
Being able to create win-win situations in business and in personal life depends on one's ability to influence others without undue aggression and with both parties' interests in mind. One of the most effective ways to influence others is to…
Get enough sleep. If necessary, use an alarm clock to remind you to go to bed. Don't rely on your memory. Write down when to do tasks at work and home that need to get done. Plan ahead. Don't leave…
Today, it seems that we are living in a world filled with uncertainty. Change is constant, and predictions of doom and gloom prevail. Confusion or uncertainty about the future can lead to feelings of anxiety and fear both in our…
While the holiday season is a time for joy and peace, too often it just isn’t. There can be tension around get-togethers with family, friends and co-workers that may cause unwanted stress and unexpected confrontations that can quickly squash the…
