Imagine the following scenario: There is someone in your work that would benefit greatly from an effective communication course. He talks mostly to hear himself think. When you are communicating with him, his eyes wander and you know he is truly not listening to what you are saying. You find that you have to repeat […]
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As a leader, having difficult conversations is part of the job. I not only have had too many of them to count, but have coached many on how to have them. Although, it is never easy, it is not something I shy away from. I believe that it if the intention is to be transparent
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Throughout my career, I have seen dozens of different New Managers as they try to succeed in their new role. If you are a new manager, congratulations. You have exhibited competencies that have given you success and got you to where you are now. Now that you are here, where do you start? As a
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Ever had one of those days where everything seemed to be piling up? Where Murphy’s Law was proven over and over throughout the day? I had one of those days recently. At the end of my day I was looking forward to going home. When I entered my car, the song that was playing was,
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Have you ever been micro-managed when you had the competencies to perform the task at hand? How did it make you feel? The effects of micromanagement to a company culture can be disastrous. You have heard it said that people don’t leave bad companies, they leave bad bosses. There is so much emphasis from executives
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Hopefully, you have had the experience of having a good boss. Most of us know what it is like to have a bad boss. I have experienced both and both can be unforgettable. Having a Bad Boss can be an extreme demotivator. There are countless examples that I can give of supervisors who I felt
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Your ability to overcome adversity is essential to achieving your goals. Adversity is something that we all have to face. It can hold us back and be a challenge to our motivation. It can even make us feel that we are stuck, with no way out. The good news is that overcoming adversity builds mental
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We are all faced with adversity in some point in our lives. In fact, we will be faced with several of them. How you react in the face of adversity will often determine how long your adversity lasts. I came upon a great story that has a great message about a mule with a lot
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There is a science behind why getting to your destination seems longer than your journey back. It is called the Return Trip Effect. My family and I went up north last week-end. On our way there, which was about 200 km away, the journey seemed to take a long time. On our way back, the
We live in a reality where we are expected to be able to do more with less. I have been in the retail industry for over 20 years and although expectations keep getting higher, hours and resources are being cut. It is the reality of the market. Why do two people put in the same
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Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? You may think that everyone is born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others, but in reality this is only a small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their
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During graduation periods, commencement speeches are always very popular and it’s no wonder. They can be very inspirational and give the graduates a chance to listen to the experiences, values and advice of notable figures. Today’s post is about celebrating the new and the old. List of 12 Best Commencement Speeches from Millionaires in this
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If you have watched the movie Pursuit of Happyness, then you know who Chris Gardner is. The inspirational movie was based on his life, a man who is the definition of determination. He now specializes in speaking engagements and helps others reach their full potential. This clip is a summary of Chris Gardner’s Top Ten
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This is part 4 of a week-long motivation series and it would not be complete without dedicating one of my posts to Jim Rohn. These inspirational Jim Rohn Quotes have been cited by many successful Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Business people. If you missed my other posts in this series, you can catch up below:
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The ability to self-motivate is key in order to achieve your dreams. Life can get hard and whether or not you stay driven, will depend on your determination and your level of motivation. Les Brown is a world-renowned motivational speaker. His words have the ability to reach deep inside you and pull out your
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