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It is easy to turn a blind eye and plea ignorance, but to be the best leader you can be requires accountability and readiness. Sometimes I think that leaders are seeking for a “magic pill.” There are many ways you can equip yourself for success. But one of the greatest ways is to work on your thought process.
Read MoreWhat do your friends and family members say about your work ethic?
Great work ethic is crucial to your success, but finding time to play is just as important. All work with no play makes for a boring life.
Read MoreHow do you really know how well you have accomplished a goal if you do not that time to reflect on your goal from end-to-end? It isn’t good enough just to finish a task. You must take time to assess your what, why, how, and results of your goal and next steps.
Read MoreHow do you define success? Are you currently attempting to achieve success within or beyond your capabilities?
Here's a formula to help you go beyond your capabilities and achieve those things beyond your wildest imaginations.
Read MoreWhat are full circle moments? It’s that moment when something finally clicks or you get a revelation, an answered prayer, or something just works itself out. In order to recognize these moments and make any necessary changes or improvements, we have to slow down and take the time to reflect daily on our lives and the happenings of each day.
Read MoreIt’s easy to look to the past and future, but what about the here and now. Many people are in search for growth and development, but they miss out on enjoying the present. Are you guilty of this?
Read MoreHave you seen individuals so full of guilt that they don’t feel worthy of any good thing that happens to them or life itself?
We all have times in our lives when we have been wrong and made huge mistakes. Most of us have the fortitude to admit our mistakes and move on with our lives; but what happens to individuals that continue to hold onto the guilt? They don’t seem to sense the value in this life and they carry negative thoughts, even thinking that spending time with them is not worthwhile.
Read MoreWhat is your passion? What things do you do really well? Are you capitalizing on your talents?
Everyone has talent. It is a fact that some people have more talents than others, but we all have been gifted with some form of talent. Some people have a hard time discovering what their talent is, but the fact still remains the same that there is talent within all of us that needs to be released into our world.
Read MoreShould there ever be a time when your colleagues are more highly respected than your family members at home? What do your children and spouse really think about you? Would your employees or employer be shocked to see how you manage your personal life. We all realize your personal life is your own private business. But if you answered yes to either of the following questions, it is time to reflect and adjust your disposition.
Read MoreDoes attitude have anything to do with your success? If so, what role does your attitude play when it comes to accomplishing your goals and achieving your dreams?
Attitude is one of those things that can be hard to measure. It is especially hard to measure when it is your own attitude you are measuring. Most people believe that they have a good attitude. What if I told you that having a good attitude isn’t enough?
Read MoreOf course there is healthy competition, but in our world today there is a lot of competition and not enough caring. And competition and comparisons are thieves of joy. Being at peace and having joy is needed to sustain a healthy life.
Read MoreHow important are first impressions?
In the marketplace, I believe we would all say that first impressions make a big difference. But not only are first impressions important with business they are just as important in our personal lives.
First impressions are previews or snippets of the whole. It is impossible to show a person everything about who you are when you first meet them. But if you don’t have a first good meeting, research has proven that the likelihood of having a second meeting is slim to none.
Read MoreAre you giving yourself the best opportunity to be successful?
Life is full of opportunities for you to grow and develop yourself. We are often reluctant and overly cautious about taking advantage of opportunities. This caution and reluctance stems from fear. And our fear is a product of attempting to control things out of our control, which inevitably leads our lives into an intertwined web of hesitation and indecisiveness.
Read MoreHow do you stay motivated?
Motivation has been the topic of many business and leadership conversations. Motivation drives what we do and how we do it. So what motivates you? And better yet, what is your motivation driving you to do?
Read MoreThink about the last time you were faced with a life-changing decision that would change the dynamic of your life, your path, and your relationships? It was tough, wasn’t it? After you have considered your approach, the impact, the possible outcome; you finally come to grips and step out on faith to proceed.
Everyone faces making decisions every single day and on some days; a decision is tougher than others. This is no different when one has to make a decision about their career path and opportunities that present themselves.
Read MoreHow serious are you about personal and professional development?
Yesterday was the first day of spring. Spring is a great season because it brings ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, and regrowth. Spring happens once a year when it comes to it being one of the four conventional temperate seasons, but we should be springing into our season of success daily by personally and professionally developing ourselves.
Read MoreWe all have had our fair share of bosses. Some good. Some bad. Some have lasted longer than others.
Leadership is so important in every aspect of your life. Leaders that manage people must recognize the effort and good work ethic of those they are leading. These same leaders should encourage and cultivate an environment for a team to grow.
Read MoreHow would you define leadership?
Leadership is all about influence. But to build influence as a leader, you have to serve others. If you think leadership is you being in charge, you may want to think again.
Read MoreDoes it seem like life is going at the rate of warp speed?
When I speak of warp speed, you Star Trek fans know exactly what I’m speaking about. Warp speed is a speed faster than light. I feel like we were just celebrating the start of a new year. Now, we are already three months into this year.
How are you keeping up the speed of life?
Read MoreHave you ever stopped and asked yourself the question - What kind of leader am I?
People and organizations are constantly seeking out ways of developing their leadership because I believe those who are serious about growth understand that success starts with leadership.
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