There is a certain aspect of existence that involves muddling through and managing the daily responsibilities of being human. However, there are…
Pay attention to the signs you may be getting stale or complacent. Are you a source of energy and inspiration to others or…
Avoidance never works. Most of us prefer comfort over discomfort. Procrastination, whether at the last minute or until compelled into action, is…
You get to choose your mood. It doesn't choose you. Occasionally, this may be more work than you'd like, but it is…
History books and business journals are full of examples of leaders who ignored reality at enormous peril and plowed forward with narrow-minded…
Most leaders I know would get better results if they spent more time looking outside their organization for opportunities and seizing them…
Just like every other leader, but on a much more profound scale, all American presidents seem to be tested to see whether…
Effective leaders and managers are always on the lookout for growth opportunities for their staff. They also appreciate the importance of cross-training…
It's easy to get comfortable with who we are and what we know. Building new relationships can seem like hard work in…
In life and business, everyone has an agenda and that is OKAY. In fact, it is to be expected. Most people live…
Many leaders I know struggle initially with the idea that the most value they bring to their company or organization is their…
Numerous studies have demonstrated the importance of maintaining eye contact and smiling when communicating. Interestingly, many people still struggle with these fundamental communication tools.
The most successful people I know don't create long lists of goals they want to accomplish. As the saying goes, "If everything…
People are complex. Every person you lead, manage, do business with, or meet in life is an individual. Like snowflakes, we are…
We all need to be inspired from time to time. Leaders, in particular, need to find sources of inspiration, as the very…
The objective of a leader, especially a public figure, should be to bring people together and foster a dialogue that strives to…
If you condition yourself to be in a constant earning mode it will happen. Your brain can't help but listen to what…
Sure, some individuals win the lottery or get disproportionately lucky, but success is usually the result of disciplined daily actions with a…
There is a reason we have the workweek and then the weekend. After a comparatively long and hopefully meaningful week at work,…
There is nothing that can be changed about your actions from 5 minutes ago, let alone last week, month or year. What…
One of a leader's primary roles is to make the important decisions. Of course, these decisions should not be made without the…
There is nothing wrong with having moments of comfort and predictability in our lives. However, we must also learn to become more…
As a leader, you are the public face of your organization. You are the ambassador to the rest of the business world.…
Empathy matters. Life can be difficult at times. Whether it is business-related or not, the people around you need to know you…
It's easy to fall in love with your own opinions and limit your intellectual breadth to your own world view; however it…
There is nothing more important a leader can bring to an organization than his/her values. It is the organizational DNA. Our values…
The more people know about the company's basic metrics, the more they can connect their work to its results. If you're a…
One of a leader's primary responsibilities is to create an environment where people thrive and good work gets done. Never forget that…
Sometimes it's hard to switch back into work mode once you've had several days off (especially this time of year). However, being…
I've yet to meet a truly successful person who has done so without a supportive family and/or circle of friends. Sure success…
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