Elita Torres
“ Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where–” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. “–so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added … Read more
There are certain moments throughout the year when we are reminded about the importance of being grateful. There are several countries that celebrate the holiday of Gratefulness, or “ThanksGiving”. What happens when the holiday is over? Do we simply return to the busyness of our everyday lives? I know a couple who have young kids. … Read more
No matter where you were yesterday, it is what you choose to do today that matters. It can be easy to forget this when yesterday everything seemed to go wrong. Your ability to learn but not dwell in the past is important. I listen to and read about several business, leadership and self-development topics. This … Read more
Have you struggled lately with a goal? How has your productivity been? We are only as strong as our root system. The strength of our good habits will determine how successful we are in achieving what we want to accomplish. I have learned this lesson the hard way several times before. I still have more … Read more
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