Elita Torres
Growing up, there were many things I dreamed I would become. At first, I was certain that I would become a famous singer. I didn’t think about how I would become one, especially since I was too shy to even talk to anyone who wasn’t in my immediate family. I also dreamed of being an … Read more
We make decisions every single day. Some of them are big ones that might take some reflection before making them. Other times, our decisions are made without much thought. Then there are those decisions that involve a choice between right and wrong. When you are a leader, you may be faced with these decisions more … Read more
I was recently sent an email asking which posts I would recommend from my #5MinMotivation series. The reader wanted an idea of the content in this series before she subscribed to my email list. I sent her a list of 5 posts to start off with. Are you looking for a Motivational Post Blog Roundup? … Read more
There is no one effective leadership style. In fact, 2 completely different leaders put in the same situation can both achieve amazing results. With all the different management styles and different types of leaders, is there “the best style”? Without putting a finger to the best style, let’s look at the traits that make an … Read more
What stops people from achieving their dreams? Among many reasons is the fear of failure. Everyone feels it at one or several points in their lives. The fear of failing can be immobilizing, causing us to do nothing and preventing us from moving forward. I am currently reading the book, “Mindset “by Carol Dweck. What … Read more
Three weeks ago, I started a 21 day Writing Challenge that was initiated when I listened to Omar Zenhom’s podcast, “The $100 MBA”. It has now been 3 weeks and while I did not succeed in meeting all the requirements, I did learn a few things. Here were the conditions of the 21-Day Writing … Read more
When you are so focused on achieving your goals. When you are obsessed with hitting your target, how do you fuel your progress? If you have a goal that you want so badly, it becomes a part of who you are. There will be moments when you will be building momentum and other moments when … Read more
Leadership is about influence. The most common type of influence is a leader’s ability to impact their team. Sometimes however, you aim to Lead Up. Leading up is about impacting your organization and even your immediate report, a.k.a, your Boss. You do not need positional power in order to lead. You can still make a … Read more
Employee retention is an important part of a company’s plan. Companies that develop strategies to keep their employees engaged, motivated, with an ongoing employee development plan, win more than those who don’t. Employee turnover is an expense that a company who wants to be healthy cannot overlook. One of the first steps in reducing employee … Read more
It used to be popular to brag about how much little sleep you got. As science delved deeper into the importance of sleep, this mindset began to change. There are still two versions of this theory. On the one hand, you have the grinders who work hours on end and still remain productive. Just take … Read more
“You can’t hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can’t catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t try.” Kathy Seligman Many people feel as if they’re adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don’t seem to … Read more
When I first got my leadership role, I was studying Business in school. I learned several techniques and strategies on all areas of running a business. School taught me about Finance, Accounting, HR policies and procedures, Economics and more. What school didn’t teach me was the leadership practices that I adopted through self learning and … Read more
As a child, I used to play a game where I would imagine myself with Superpowers. My favorite Super Hero was SpiderMan. I loved his commitment and responsibility to his powers and how he used them to do good. His sarcastic shots to the villains that he was fighting always made me laugh. Although he … Read more
If you have ever let an opportunity slip through your fingers, you can probably still clearly describe what that felt like. The disappointment or frustration that came from getting so close, only to miss out. Disappointments are a part of the process. If everything always went your way, I imagine it would get pretty boring. … Read more
Have you ever looked at your employee turnover results and cringed with how high they were? You are definitely not alone. Long gone are the days where people found a job they liked and then retired with the same company. In today’s environment, companies are being treated like revolving doors where employees come and go … Read more