What is a Champion?
So today is the Super Bowl 50, the year 2016. Seems the perfect time for some reflection about championship. Here are some thoughts from those acquainted with being a champion. When at a young age you learn to face your fears, that makes the difference between people being champions and people not being champions. Evander Holyfield […]
What Hansel and Gretel Knew That You Need to Know
Every now and then, we get a yearning for something different, something more, something better. It’s a restlessness; a dissatisfaction. Life might be going quite well, humming along, routines in place, responsibilities met, and some enjoyment along the way. But this craving, this restlessness is deeper, like a desire being whispered by your soul. You […]
The One Element That Most Often Defeats Change
“Be gentle with yourself for you are living through a major expansion of your faith and how you use it in the world. You are rewiring decades of old beliefs and shifting how you live your life. This is no small fear. It is OK to feel uncomfortable. Great change often brings with it discomfort and […]
The Most Lethal Factor Affecting People in the Workplace (and Everywhere Else)
Only 30 percent of American employees feel engaged or inspired at their jobs and the vast majority of U.S. workers — 70 percent — are not reaching their full potential, a Gallup study concluded in 2013. In June, 2014 a report released by the Conference Board, reported in Forbes magazine, that 52.3% of Americans were […]
When Chasing Your Tail is Beneficial
Sent to me by Fran Kenny, one of my Facebook friends, I share this piece of wisdom today. I have a slightly different take on some of these (imagine that!), and I also offer an eighth rule for your consideration . . . 1 – Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present. […]
The Value of Poor Choices (or Stop Feeding Your Inner Piggies)
I know people who feel like they’ve wasted years of their lives because of poor choices. They spent years in a relationship that was toxic, years with an addiction, years at a job where they weren’t fulfilled. But you have to realize, nothing you have been through is ever wasted. Your past experiences, good and […]
The Most Powerful Motivator in Business
Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, once said, “There are two things people want more than sex and money…recognition and praise.” I’m not sure that’s true, but it’s worth considering. What has been proven in research is that the one motivating factor at the top of most employee lists is appreciation. It is actually […]
How to Supercharge Your Business Through Accountability
Accountability is not about blame, and it is not about someone policing your business, rather it is about . . . Support, encouragement, and focus. Several years ago, I discovered an organization called Make-It-Fly. The purpose of the organization was to help small businesses grow in a supportive and confidential environment. With a combination of education, skill […]
How to Find Out What They Really Want and Close the Deal
Yesterday I was having a conversation with a potential landscaper/gardener. Obviously he was eager to impress me with his experience, skills, and pricing. He was a very pleasant man, appearing quite capable, with one annoying habit. . . . . . He kept interrupting or talking over me. I’ve seen this happen with professional interviewers. […]
The Children of Your Soul
“Cherish your vision and your dreams. They are the children of your soul, the blueprint of your ultimate achievements.”-Napoleon Hill We often ask children, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I’ve never heard a child say they wanted to be a drug addict, criminal, or homeless. Their vision and dreams always […]
