Elita Torres
Some search for it all their lives without attaining it fully. Others realize that it was always there waiting to be let out. How do you define happiness? How do you achieve happiness? What if what you believed to be true about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate or misleading? Suppose that your very … Read more
By the time this post gets published, I will be on my way to my new job and career path. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you probably already know that I was a District Manager up until last Friday, overseeing 23 stores. My reason for leaving was not because I was … Read more
We hear it being said often that people want to, “make a difference”. What does that actually mean? When we think of making a difference, we tend to measure it on a grand scale. We focus on making an impact to the lives of many. We don’t need to over complicate what making a difference … Read more
Have you ever focused on the attainment of a goal so strongly that you forgot to enjoy the journey along the way? You were so focused on the end result and forgot to concentrate on the process. The inspiration for this post comes from a quote by Mark Nepo: “The flower doesn’t dream of … Read more
I was out for supper the other night and I noticed the number of people who take selfies. It is not a new obsession. The most popular picture taken around the world, over $1 million selfies are taken every day. Not only are selfies taken, but they are often shared on social media. It is … Read more
We can get so caught up in our daily hustle and craziness of today, that we forget to take the time to pause and figure out if what we are hustling on is taking us to where we want to go. In this week’s #5MinMotivation, I take you through a figurative time capsule. This capsule … Read more
This morning when I was checking my emails, I came upon an email that not only put a smile on my face but truly meant a lot. I was honored by Feedspot as one of the TOP Leadership Blogs for 2016. Honored, does not even begin to describe it. I saw my blog among other … Read more
Companies work hard and invest a lot of money to try and establish their company brand. Whether they aim to be part of the world’s most valuable brands, or trusted brands, it is a priority of the world’s top companies. When you think of Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Coca Cola, Disney, it is easy to … Read more
Sometimes you just need a boost of motivation to get started in the morning. Some days are harder than others to keep going. What you do during those moments will make a difference during those tough times, those tired times and those frustrating times. #5MinMotivation is about helping you get through those moments and … Read more
This is the second part of a 3-part series of Personal Branding. You can read the first part of the series, “Why Everyone Should Act Like an Entrepreneur” by clicking on the link. Your value in the market place and your industry is reflected in your Personal Brand. Your skills, emotional intelligence and experience … Read more
Imagine holding in your hand a pen that gives you the power to create your own life story? In the T.V series, “Once Upon a Time”, the Author has that such power. If he chooses, he can use his quill to create whatever story he wants. Only meant to record history, one Author uses it … Read more
One of the most popular words in today’s social media is entrepreneur. In fact, every day you can find news articles, podcast episodes or YouTube videos on the subject. What makes the subject of entrepreneurship so enticing? Besides the fact that being an Entrepreneur means you are usually working for yourself, the traits required to … Read more
The importance of goal setting is not a new concept. There have been thousands of articles, books and studies on the subject. In fact, at the time of this writing, if you enter goal setting on Amazon.com, you will have a choice between 99, 037 books to choose from. There are articles on Stretch goals … Read more
When you are put in a leadership role, you are given the responsibility to achieve results through your team. You are given the accountability to give your team the tools and resources they need to be extraordinary. There are many different leadership styles and each style can achieve results. Is there an absolute right type … Read more
There are many stories that one can find in history about courage. In today’s #5MinMotivation, I aim to get you to think of what courage means to you. Even more than that, to inspire a new definition of courage into every one of us. Merriam Webster defines courage as, “the ability to do something that … Read more