What is Ubuntu?
In the Ubuntu tribe of South Africa, when someone does something wrong, they take the person to the center of the village. There the tribe surrounds the individual for two days, while members of [...]
Four Strategies, Four Obstacles, and Four Essential Steps for Effective Problem Solving
When we’re in the midst of a problem, we forget that it will be resolved in the future. Pausing to consider this reality allows us to take a breath, step back, and [...]
How to Deal With a Drama Queen
"Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people's drama, repeat these words... NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS." Polish Proverb We all have Drama Queens in our lives – in [...]
You Can’t Deny That You Have Wings
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had [...]
One Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace GalleryOne Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace
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One Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace
“Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time.” I recently fired a painter because he showed up an hour and a half late, with no phone call [...]
What Would Happen If I Changed How I See Myself?
I confess I like to watch QVC and HSN. Several days ago, while schlepping a heavy box up my driveway, the Federal Express lady said, “Oh, so you’re the one that orders [...]
What is the Secret to Life’s Success?
”The secret of life is . . . . . . to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist” One of the greatest obstacles to success [...]
What Will Place the World at Your Feet or Destroy You?
Here’s a riddle for you: What is your constant companion, your greatest helper or your heaviest burden? What will push your onward or drag you down? What creates all success and all [...]
How To Move Beyond Discouragement
"One thing I learned the hard way is that it doesn't pay to get discouraged." Lucille Ball Lucille Ball, actress, model, comedian, and business woman was well acquainted with discouragement. Born August [...]
Sometimes It Rains On My Convertible
Last Wednesday afternoon I was attending a monthly board meeting, engrossed in the lively discussion, when someone said, “Look, it’s really raining.” With a glance now and then, I had been monitoring [...]