What does it really mean to be world-class? World-Class defines something or someone that is the best in the world. I remember when I was General Manager of a large department store, they were aiming to deliver world-class customer service. Great ambitions, but, then they proceeded to cut back significantly on payroll and training of … Read more
No matter who you are or where you came from, we all have to overcome adversity. Success is not determined by how skilled you are in avoiding challenges but by how you let them mold you once you face them. Will you let adversity break your will or use it to strengthen your confidence, and build … Read more
Written by Trishna Patnaik Every morning you have only two choices: Continue to sleep with your dreams or wake up and chase them. Have you ever felt completely down and so sure that you want to full-fledge transform your life but have no idea where to get started from? Have you ever wondered and pondered … Read more
One of the fastest paths to personal growth and success is through learning how other people got there and then using that information to your advantage. What if there are qualities that one can possess that lead to success? If you could take a shortcut by learning from others or getting inspiration from great leaders, … Read more
Whether you are working from home, or on furlough because your company closed due to Covid 19, one thing is certain, your world today is not the same. If you are like most people, you probably did a self-reflection on how you took advantage of your new quarantine life. What would you answer if asked, … Read more
A great fable is not only Evergreen but teaches a great lesson. The Animal School Fable by George Reavis is one that teaches us the importance of focusing on our strengths. Too many of us worry about weaknesses and forget to leverage our core skills. Companies have their teams create development plans aimed at their … Read more
Every time I take time off with my family, I tend to reflect on how technology has impacted our lives. It’s when we try to shut off the tech, that we realize just how dependent we have become on it. The practical twitch one gets when one is faced with one’s own imagination and mind, … Read more
Life is not easy, and success does not just happen. It takes hard work and it takes the belief that you are able to get through the worst days and keep going. Your ability to believe in what is possible is your first important step. Despite what the imposter syndrome quiz tells me, I sometimes … Read more
When I was in high school, I had a plan. It was so clear and nothing was going to get in my way. I wrote a list of goals that I needed to accomplish. At the time, they were what I believed was really important. Throughout the year, my priorities changed. What I thought was … Read more
What do you want from your future? When you picture yourself ten years from now, where do you see yourself? For many, this vision is clear. People usually don’t have a problem deciding what they want from their future. Unfortunately, people don’t decide their futures. It is not enough to just know what you want. … Read more
It used to be perceived as a required skill to be able to multi-task. To hustle as much as possible and do as much as possible. Then, we started hearing the stats about the negative impacts to productivity and health. Does this sound like you? Then maybe you are you taking too much on. I … Read more
I first learned about the power of the Compound Effect in school as it pertained to its impact on interest. I then observed it in action with some of my investment accounts. The most important lesson that I learned had nothing to do with compounding as it pertains to finance. The most important lesson I … Read more
We all make them. Then why is it so hard sometimes to accept it when we do? What does making mistakes say about you? Easy. Making mistakes means you are trying. My youngest son Wyatt hates making mistakes. This often causes him to not even try. No matter how much I tell him that it’s … Read more
One of your most important tools, is your ability to choose how you react in any given situation. The power of positive thinking is not a new concept. In fact, it has been practiced and preached by many. Chances are, you have heard at least one story if not dozens about people who persisted despite … Read more
There are a lot of situations from my past that could have been avoided if I had responded instead of reacted. If you look at some of today’s headlines, it is filled with examples of how people reacting through their emotions lead to some questionable decisions and strong consequences. The Twitterverse is full of examples … Read more