Why has Game of Thrones captured the hearts of so many? For me, it started with the novels and continued on through the HBO series. I think that we can all see a part of our struggles in one of the characters. Their journey can be a metaphor for some of our battles, losses and … Read more
Chris Guillebeau is an American nonfiction author, blogger and speaker. His blog is a home for unconventional people doing remarkable things. Chris, is one of those people. He has authored books such as “Born for This” and “The $100 Startup”, and hosts a daily podcast called, “Side Hustle School”. He uses his blog to tell … Read more
One of the biggest disservices that we do as leaders is not taking the time necessary to develop our teams. One-on-One’s can be a broken system, with direct reports often believing that the whole experience just feels like a “check this off my to-do list” type of process. Do we still need One on Ones? … Read more
Meetings…. Do they really need to be done? Meetings can be a drain. It is rare when you hear people joyfully talk about the meetings they need to attend. Usually, discussions around meetings are more complaints about how unproductive they are. A waste of time. You especially don’t want to add a daily huddle. Despite … Read more
There are many tools available to help you win your day. There are also many best practices that are shared by some of the most successful Entrepreneurs. One of those is the power of journal writing. If you have yet to start this habit, it may be worth your time. A simple way to start … Read more
Sometimes, things just don’t go your way, no matter what you try. These are the days, or moments that can create a lot of frustration. During these moments, it can be extremely tough to be grateful. I am still working on it. What I noticed however, is that when I take those moments to reflect … Read more
Ever since Robert was 14 years old, he knew that he was going to be a Doctor just like his Dad. He would watch his Dad get dressed in the morning and imagine that it was him. His Dad would tell him how hard he needed to study in order to get his degree. “Son,” … Read more
Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service, and lower turnover rates. If you treat your employees as if they were your best customers, they will become loyal brand advocates who are more engaged with your customers and your business … Read more
It’s the end of a long and extremely busy day. You look at the list of things you’ve done at the end of the day but still feel like you didn’t accomplish anything. Do you find yourself in this scenario often? If you do, then although you may be extremely busy, you may not be … Read more
Self-doubt plagues us all. Sometimes it is not those around us that cause our biggest self-doubt but ourselves. You may question how you can believe in yourself when that voice inside you says different. It has stopped me many a times from going after something I wanted. Fortunately, self-confidence is a quality you … Read more
Some books educate, while other entertain. Once in a while a book reaches out and touches your heart and even soul. Bronnie Ware was a palliative nurse who recorded the most common regrets of the dying. She turned these recordings into a book called, “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”. Regret is a … Read more
What is one of the ingredients to a life worth living? Do we feel really happy? Positive psychologists, most notably Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Ph.D.–argue that your ability to enter the flow state on a regular basis is a key component of happiness. By learning how to enter the state of flow you can increase your … Read more
When it comes to your success, how does your age contribute to your chance of achieving it? Is there an age factor? Some of the most successful stories of Entrepreneurs are about young go-getters who had a vision at an early age and gained wealth. Full of energy, vision and determination, it is easy to … Read more
There are several leadership traits that we each display. Combined, these traits make up your leadership style. No one style is the perfect style. Through trial and error, you hope to learn from what works and what doesn’t. That is the beginning of being a true leader, understanding who you are. If you have … Read more
As a kid, I grew up seeing acts of bravery on T.V. The hero that saved the Princess from the monster was brave. The Fireman who ran into a burning building to save another person defined bravery for me. As I grew older, I realized that being brave actually means so much more. Those heroic … Read more