We are all the architects of our own lives, at times struggling with the design challenges; however, the adult experience we build…
There are some old sayings that stick around for a while because they contain a fundamental truth that transcends the ages. One…
Monday starts the week anew. We get a chance to start over and have a productive week (or not). What we do…
Business is not war! As business leaders, we are not engaged in a life-or-death struggle that requires us to win at all…
Disagreement is a fact of life. You cannot expect to reach complete agreement with someone on every issue. Every individual perceives the…
Another weekend is here. It's Friday afternoon. The weather is beautiful. Spring is in full bloom, and life is wonderful. My recommendation…
We all have something unique that makes us special. The Gallup Organization claims that everyone has special talents that they can do…
All successful people that I know learn from their mistakes and readily admit them. In fact, a significant mistake or two often…
High-performing organizations don't shy away from disagreement. In fact, they encourage constructive conflict between team members. The best solutions are rarely the…
Be wary of trying to fix people. If they are broken, they will need to fix themselves and possibly seek professional help…
There are numerous daily distractions that make it challenging to stay focused. Since we cannot extend our days, we must optimise the time…
No one is ever successful alone. Whether it is at home or at work, you need other people to buy into and…
I continue to be fascinated and a bit troubled by people who claim an unwillingness to grow or change. They seem to live by…
The attitude with which we approach our life matters. It is easy to get stuck in a rut or not fully appreciate…
I understand the need for people to take a mental break, but this shouldn't be a lifestyle choice. When media programming preys on…
Life rewards resilience. Each of us will experience highs and lows. There will be moments where we feel we can do no…
Not only does journaling provide you with an opportunity for daily reflection. It also serves as an outlet for your feelings about…
It's extremely easy to narrow our definition of what's possible if we are not careful. In every situation, we must inevitably overcome…
I've always enjoyed the company of fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is inherent to their nature to be risk takers…
Time does march on. There is nothing we can do to stop it or slow it down. All we can do is…
A common thread running through most generally accepted philosophies of life and spiritual belief systems is the concept that happiness is related to our impact…
All great inventions have challenged the status quo. Entirely new industries were created by people who were unwilling to accept the world…
I’ve read multiple stories stating that the CEOs of large companies often earn more than several hundred times what the typical worker earns. This is significantly…
If everything is a priority, then nothing is a priority. We need to reestablish healthy boundaries in our lives. There is a place…
As we age, we must be careful of becoming too narrow-minded and unwilling to challenge ourselves and our thinking. Instead of relying solely…
It is too easy to fall into bad lifestyle habits when you're stressed, but this is the time to intentionally do the…
I recommend that before taking on anything important in business (or life), you step back and consult the affected parties. Ask them…
I always find people who hold overly strong opinions a bit suspect. They present their opinions as fact, yet only a handful…
A leader mustn't become too isolated from their employees and the front lines of the business. Instead of spending all his or her…
Navigating life without a core purpose is like trying to steer a boat without a rudder or embarking on a hike without a…
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