Personal Development

Personal Development is about making conscious decisions in investing in areas of your life that is of importance.

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Which Came First, Happiness Or Gratefulness?  #5MinMotivation

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. 

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Seize The Day Quotes From One Of “The Most Quoted Man Alive” #5MinMotivation

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

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How Deep Are Your Roots?  The Importance Of Building Habits

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

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Leadership Integrity And The Decisions You Make When No One Is Looking?

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

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Conquer Your Fear Of Failure And Keep Moving #5MinMotivation

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

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How Do I Lead Up And Influence When I Am Not In Charge?

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

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A Lesson In What Really Matters Most #5MinMotivation

If you have ever let an opportunity slip through your fingers, you can probably still clearly describe what that felt like.  The disappointment or frustration that came from getting so close, only to miss out.  Disappointments are a part of the process.  If everything always went your way, I imagine it would get pretty boring.

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