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.
Functional leaders are often promoted because they know how to advocate for their people, protect their priorities, solve problems, and deliver results. Those strengths still matter. But at the senior…
Difficult conversations are part of leadership. Avoiding them usually doesn’t make the issue go away. It gives the issue more time to affect the individual, the team, the relationship, and…
The secret to happiness has always been through giving, not getting. There are few things more important than…
The simple fact is that people respond better when they feel respected and appreciated. It doesn't matter whether…
We are all the architects of our own lives, at times struggling with the design challenges; however, the…
There are some old sayings that stick around for a while because they contain a fundamental truth that…
Whether it's at work or at home, we should all strive to cultivate friendships and support one another along the…
In the course of a given day the average person has interactions with dozens of people (if not…
Take stock of the people you spend the most time with, both personally and professionally. Make a conscious…
I have seen more damage done in organizations and families by people saying what they think the other…
Disagreement is a fact of life. You cannot expect to reach complete agreement with someone on every issue.…
We may have lost our way, but we can reroute and get back on track, and it starts…
It never ceases to amaze me how much a group of people can accomplish if no one individual…
Another weekend is here. It's Friday afternoon. The weather is beautiful. Spring is in full bloom, and life…
In our hurried and fast-paced world, it is often difficult to be “in the moment” of what you…
We get to decide what we focus on in life. The glass can be "half empty" or "half-full."…
Whenever I hear a business owner say that their employees are like family, I wince and get a…
Be wary of trying to fix people. If they are broken, they will need to fix themselves and…
No one is ever successful alone. Whether it is at home or at work, you need other people…
Life is challenging enough without making it up as we go along. Role models make the path a…
Time does march on. There is nothing we can do to stop it or slow it down. All…
A leader mustn't become too isolated from their employees and the front lines of the business. Instead of…
There is a certain aspect of existence that involves muddling through and managing the daily responsibilities of being…
Avoidance never works. Most of us prefer comfort over discomfort. Procrastination, whether at the last minute or until…
You get to choose your mood. It doesn't choose you. Occasionally, this may be more work than you'd…
When you are a leader or manager, part of your job is to listen until it hurts. You…
It's easy to get comfortable with who we are and what we know. Building new relationships can seem…
In life and business, everyone has an agenda and that is OKAY. In fact, it is to be…
People are complex. Every person you lead, manage, do business with, or meet in life is an individual.…
I have only ever really been a "dog" person when it comes to pets. They are a unique…
As a leader, you are the public face of your organization. You are the ambassador to the rest…
Empathy matters. Life can be difficult at times. Whether it is business-related or not, the people around you…
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