The quality of a life is defined by the quality of your relationships. True happiness doesn’t come from focusing solely on yourself and what you want. Instead, it is about making a positive difference in lives of others.
Pick Your Battles: Don’t Win the Argument and Lose the War One of the more important lessons I’ve learned in life and leadership is knowing when to pick your battles.…
Why Gratitude May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Trait “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”…
There are only a few days a years when we are all encouraged to step back and reflect…
In my experience, there are two types of leaders: those who build alliances throughout their careers and those…
Leaders aren't supposed to know it all, but they should be exceptional learners. There are many opportunities to…
I've met many talented people through the years who struggle with self-confidence and low self-esteem. I don't know…
If we are honest with ourselves, most of our relationships in life are out of convenience or due…
One of the hardest lessons I've had to learn in my line of work is that you can't…
Change is a fact of life. Like or not we will get older. Our minds will get sharper…
There are many things in life beyond our ability to control. All you need to do is read,…
There is a dark side to our competitive nature as individuals that often begrudges the success of others.…
People will make or break your business. The best leaders intuitively understand this reality and surround themselves with…
I was in a meeting with a group of leaders the other day, and after being prompted by…
Most people I know are not good at listening. They prioritize their thoughts and opinions over actively listening…
Leaders must be clear about and enforce standards of acceptable behavior. A situational approach to moral and ethical…
Never allow yourself to get bullied. It was true on the playground as kids, and it's true in…
I've always thought that the whole concept of work-life balance is a bit of an illusion. It's difficult…
It's eay to overlook our true blessings amidst the daily chaos. I’ve always believed that everyone’s life is…
It's too easy to get so caught up in our reality and forget about other people's needs, especially…
I attended a youth soccer game and a professional hockey game this weekend and it was interesting to…
We cannot control what people say or do, but we can control how we respond to it. It's…
Life goes much more smoothly if you view part of the journey as building positive relationships. This doesn't…
When you lead others, it's also about them, not just about you. Many leaders struggle with this idea,…
Leaders should never surround themselves with people who only tell them what they want to hear. Even though…
Love means accepting the other person for who they are and not trying to mold or change them…
Letting go is a critical part of the journey. You cannot change the past; even yesterday is beyond…
When in doubt ask good questions and leverage the knowledge and experience of other people. There are few…
What we focus on expands. If all your energy is channeled into negative thinking, don't be surprised if…
One of my least favorite sayings I hear from business owners is that "we throw people into the…
Very few people are meant to take the full journey with you in life. Sometimes you outgrow people,…
All organizations are held together by their center, not by their polar opposites. There is a time for…
You can be right, but you can alienate others if you are not careful. How you communicate can…
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