No matter how positive we may be or how much we try to think positive, let’s face it, at times we need to find an antidote to worry. I notice myself drifting in and out of worry and in those moments when the worry tries to grab my mind I am finding I am able to shift it quickly.
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We have a sense about recognizing leadership when we see it. Think of someone whose leadership stands out for you. Consider those around you right now. Is there someone you can identify whose leadership is noteworthy? With a specific person in mind, ask yourself: what is it that they have done or provided that has you name them as a leader?
Have you taken the time to get clear for yourself why you want to be a leader? Or, are you waiting to get to a particular level or actually have people reporting to you before that question seems relevant? Consider that: “Why do you want to lead?” is a question you should be asking yourself early and often in your career.
Recently I was speaking with a young woman who was a mentor to my daughter in high school. In watching Makala lead on the lacrosse field for years I had no doubt she would go on to be successful in life. We had a conversation recently about her experience as a volunteer for Dance Marathon at
There is a difference between positive thinking that moves you forward and positive thinking that is nothing more than wishful thinking.
How frequently do you think your employees laugh at work? In contrast, how often do you estimate that they feel bored or uninspired? Skilled leaders, those we call the “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to address four important organizational outcomes…
It’s that time of year when we celebrate and show appreciation for the people in our lives. It’s also a time for giving. You may love appreciating people and giving gifts.
Learning to work smarter, not just harder is a surefire way to accelerate and even amplify your success.
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Do you live every day with an intention of making every day be worth the investment that it truly is?
What will you say no to these next few weeks, so you can say yes to the things that really matter?
To understand what it really means to be resilient, it is helpful to consider resiliency juxtaposed with what it is not. Resiliency is being flexible vs. rigid, changeable vs. fixed, and malleable vs. hard.
Think about it…today is the only day you have to alter the course of your future or someone else’s.
With a new year just beginning, now is a great time to reflect on your to do list practices, so you can stay focused on what really matters and keep a lid on the seemingly ever-growing lists that can overwhelm and distract you.
Every few years I go through a process of what I refer to as “shedding.” It’s about clearing the old to make space for the new. This year, however, I tried something new.
Have you ever wondered why some people have more success than others in learning something new?
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