Elita TorresSometimes we all need a little motivation. Whether it is because of a tough week, where things just don’t seem to go our way, or because we feel overwhelmed with all that we need to accomplish. I had that sort of week where the mountain seemed a little higher than usual. When I need a … Read more
Whether or not you are a “morning person”, your morning routine is an important step in setting you up for success. We all have different routines. Some routines lead to hectic crazy mornings and others to more calm, calculated and scheduled mornings. Your mornings can either drain you of necessary energy to get you through … Read more
How do you balance a full-time job and blog on a consistent basis? I have been blogging at Lead Grow Develop for only a short time but had a Parenting blog for a while. Often, it can be challenging and sometimes even discouraging. There are strategies I use to be able to balance not only … Read more
Goal Setting is not a new concept. In fact, there are thousands upon thousands of articles about every subject on goal setting. With all that available information, shouldn’t we all be goal setting experts? If only, it were that easy. I have made several errors when it comes to goal setting. It took me … Read more
Do you want to know the secret to accomplishing what matters most to you? Are there goals that you have been trying to achieve without success? One of the key actions you need to do before you can embark on your journey to achieve your goals, is to ensure that you are writing them down. … Read more
Do you ever feel sometimes that you need a good motivator to start your day right? Some days are tougher than others and when those days arrive, you may need an extra boost of energy, confidence or support. In the effort of self-motivation, here are 25 motivational quotes to jump-start your day. Motivational Quote … Read more
As a leader, your success is not only about your personal output. A leader’s success is measured by how successful the people around him become. No matter what leadership role you have, whether in business, in your community or in your home, your role is important. How can you ensure your road to leadership success … Read more
Are some people just natural-born presenters, or is it a skill that you have to carefully mold with experience? If my son is any indication, some people just naturally have what it takes. During my last blog post about personal development, I mentioned that not only am I an introvert but was also extremely socially … Read more
If you make sure that you are focusing on the little things, you won’t have to rely on big things to get you out of trouble. Most of the times, it is the little things that make the difference. During a recent cruise, I had mentioned to one of the crew members that my kids … Read more
Think back to those moments where you have grown the most as a person. Where you truly believe some personal development occurred. Maybe at the time, you didn’t realize it was happening. One day as you were reflecting on the moment, you realized that you are a better person because of it. Do you see … Read more
Imagine having an assistant that prioritizes your tasks, stores all your important documents and even lets you know all the important birthdays or anniversaries you should not forget. Well, there are dozens upon dozens of productivity apps available that can help you do just that. Recently at work, I was given an IPad Air so … Read more
Are you the type of person who lives in the moment, or do you try to live in several moments at once? Of course, this cannot be done effectively. I mentioned during a recent post that I went on a cruise. Sure there were tons of activities to do, but the moments I enjoyed most … Read more
What traits do successful people have that are similar to a mini-putt game? I recently took a cruise to Bermuda on the Norwegian Breakaway. One of the activities that my family and I did was play a round of mini-putt. We were behind a large group and as we were waiting for our turn, I was having … Read more
Don’t let the fear of failing stop you from taking risks. Whether you succeed or fail, you are always learning an important lesson. Either you are learning that you need to change your strategy or refine your skill, or you are learning what worked in order to repeat it again. As long as you keep … Read more
Have you ever tried to get your point across to someone only to get frustrated because you feel they don’t understand? I have been there myself. Sometimes in our frustration, we make some communication mistakes. The other day I was coming out of a store and saw two women having a conversation. It was clear … Read more