A Lesson In What Really Matters Most #5MinMotivation

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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. … Read more

What We Can Learn From The Chinese Bamboo Tree About Dreams #5MinMotivation

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In the Far East, they have a tree that’s called, “The Chinese Bamboo Tree”.  This amazing tree is different from most other trees.  It has similar characteristics as most plants in that it has to be watered and fertilized on a regular basis.  There is something however, that makes this tree unique.  While most trees … Read more

The 11 Traps Successful Leaders Know To Watch For

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Markets and companies go through cycles all the time.  Sometimes, cycles return healthy profits and times are easy.  Other times, it can become difficult to stay in the black.  Do leaders get caught in cycles as well?  Are there traps that successful leaders avoid to stay “on top of the game”? Leaders are faced with … Read more

Why Making A Difference Is Not What You Think?  #5MinMotivation

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We hear it being said often that people want to, “make a difference”.  What does that actually mean?  When we think of making a difference, we tend to measure it on a grand scale.  We focus on making an impact to the lives of many.  We don’t need to over complicate what making a difference … Read more

Are You The Main Character Of Your Life Story? #5MinMotivation

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Imagine holding in your hand a pen that gives you the power to create your own life story?  In the T.V series, “Once Upon a Time”, the Author has that such power.  If he chooses, he can use his quill to create whatever story he wants.  Only meant to record history, one Author uses it … Read more

A Different Look At The Definition of Courage?  #5MinMotivation

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There are many stories that one can find in history about courage.  In today’s #5MinMotivation, I aim to get you to think of what courage means to you.  Even more than that, to inspire a new definition of courage into every one of us. Merriam Webster defines courage as, “the ability to do something that … Read more

Look Again:  What Hidden Talents Are You Not Seeing?

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Have you ever known an employee to perform average with one Leader, then when that Leader changes, the employee suddenly becomes a Rising Star?  Why does one person perform exceptionally well with one Leader then become a poor performer with another?  There are a variety of factors that can be at play.  One can argue … Read more