Personal Development is about making conscious decisions in investing in areas of your life that is of importance.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Welcome to day 2 of Lead Grow Develop’s week-long motivation series. The goal is to keep you inspired throughout the whole week. I will be combining videos and quotes during the series to keep you inspired. If you want to catch up on what you missed on part 1, you can click the … Read more
Sometimes 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