Keep Your Eye on the Rainbow Post-a-Note
Do you remember as a child how you anticipated your next birthday? “I’m 7 ½.” you’d proudly say, eager for the next six months to roll by so that you could declare, “I’m 8!” You held a dream inside of what it would be like to be eight years old. You didn’t know, but you’d […]
Things You Learn From a Dog
Have a great attitude. Perception forms attitude. Ask often . . . . . . “Is there another way to see this?” Greet everyone with enthusiasm. Appreciate those you appreciate. Show that you care. There are some people we don’t appreciate so much in our lives. It’s okay to be cordial, if that’s the best you […]
I’m Not Trying to Stroke Your . . .
May I be honest, I’m not trying to stroke your . . . . . . Narcissism. Rather, I’m challenging you to get real about your essence – your soul, your Self, your True You. This is the part of you that is an essential expression of love – perfect, flawless, unscathed by loss and fear. […]
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 […]
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 the tribe speak all of the good that s/he has done in their lifetime. The tribe believes each person is good, yet sometimes people […]
The Cumulative Power of Repetition
You’re heard the saying, “If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve got.” This is absolutely true! And it’s GOOD NEWS! Usually this phrase is applied negatively to choices and actions that are not producing desired results – the implication that something different should be tried. But consider the power of […]
Get Your “But…” Out of the Rut
If you are tired of what you’re doing in the workplace, it’s time to get your “But…” out of the rut. You deserve to contribute in a meaningful and satisfying way. If you’re not having that experience in your work environment right now, it’s time to stop focusing on reasons why you can’t find something better […]
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 wings…” Can we un-change what we’ve changed? Oh yeah – just asked any yo-yo dieter (present company included). What we cannot change, however, […]
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 or text. He apologized when he arrived, and he pleaded with me to let him do the job. He knew he had “screwed […]
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 all the QVC stuff.” Hello, my name is Susie, and I order stuff from QVC. I especially like to watch the shows on […]
