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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
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
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 all … 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
How does email affect your productivity? Before you can answer that question, you need to ask yourself how much time you spend reading, composing and responding to email? I used to feel overwhelmed with the amount of email and responses that I used to receive. Mostly because those emails and in turn requests, were not … Read more
As an Introvert, it took me a while to fully believe in the importance of networking. Mostly motivated by my fear to “put myself out there”, I convinced myself that it wasn’t an essential formula for success. As I progressed in my career and my span of control grew, I began to understand the true … Read more
As a leader, you can have several goals depending on the commitments of your position. There are many metrics that determine whether or not you are performing a good job. There are financial goals, marketing goals, and development goals. Several priorities are calling upon your attention. Where do you start? What is your number one … Read more
In this week’s #5MinMotivation, the challenge is set. Commit for one week to focus on listening to understand. Listening is the key to effective communication. Without it, communication breaks down easily. Just because you heard something, doesn’t mean you were listening. At work or even at home, mastering this skill can make a huge difference … Read more
Wake up, get the kids ready for school, rush to work, finish that project that is overdue and prepare for the meeting in the afternoon. Then go home, make sure the kids get their homework done, cook supper, clean up, take the kids to soccer and on and on. With so much going on in … Read more
Did you ever get a feeling that some people are just born “lucky”? Or maybe someone has said that about you. What does it mean to be lucky? Does luck exist? The dictionary defines luck as, “success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one’s own action.” How do you define it? When … Read more
Throughout the years, I have had dozens upon dozens of difficult conversations. From laying people off, to discussing attendance issues, to conversations on performance. None of these conversations were easy. There were conversations that ended up going smoothly and those that left me feeling like I missed the ball. The best ones were those where … Read more
When you have your whole day planned ahead of you, what is the one thing that can deter you from your original plan? Hint, it is the subject of this post. Emails are one of those things that can unexpectedly add a wrench to your work plans. I am all for sharing best practices and … Read more
Ever since my children were old enough to understand, I have been drilling them on the importance of “Never Giving Up”. It is a value that I hope becomes instilled in them throughout their lifetime. This however, is not that type of post. This post is about those things you need to give up. There … Read more
How many so-called resolutions have you made that you actually accomplished? How many goals have you set and seen to the finish line? According to Statistic Brain Research Institute, only 8% of people are actually ever successful in achieving their resolution. If you are part of the 8%, you should be extremely proud. If you … Read more
You work hard to inspire your team. You create development plans in partnership with your team members to ensure they continue to enhance their competencies. Sales are going well, you’re happy and your team is happy. You recognize, celebrate and think that all is going exactly as planned. Then it doesn’t. That is when the … Read more