“People tend to stay the same unless they believe they have more to gain than lose by changing.” – LISA MARTIN Here’s an interesting note on human nature. People tend to stay the same unless they believe they have more to gain than lose by changing. That’s why people stay in unhealthy relationships or […]
All things being equal, feeling vital should be your normal way of being. On an average, run-of-the-mill day, you should to expect to feel energized about your life. Does this surprise you? Unless a recent event or situation is causing you to feel off — like grief, sadness, anger or a random blue day – […]
Hello everyone and welcome to 2014. I’ve not been blogging for a few weeks and I’ve missed you. Of course taking some time with family and friends over the holiday season has kept me from writing to you. But I’ve also been busy creating new material for you so you can make your 2014 a […]
Being eloquent is lovely, but it’s not an essential leadership trait. The real issue is, do you speak in a way that inspires action? That’s the mark of a leader. You may not have assessed the impact of your voice before. So consider it now. After you’ve led a brainstorm discussion or a meeting…what happens? If […]
Your voice is one of the most potent tools you possess. You can be visionary, brilliant and skilled, but if you can’t convince others to support your mission, you won’t thrive. Simple as that. I cringe when I see people use their voices aggressively, but I know it’s because they don’t understand the arts of […]
We live in a world that loves busy people. Loves them. It’s a world that feeds us a steady diet of breaking news, mobile technology and social media. We are told ‘busy’ means important. Successful. Fabulous. Normal. But here’s something that’s rarely mentioned, busy minds aren’t so wonderful when you’re in a leadership role. You need […]