We hear a lo about change, its perils, and how often we fail at change. But change is not the real problem. The difficulty lies in the transition, that intricate, turbulent, and convoluted process that people go through to incorporate change into their lives. Today we share practical strategies to make the journey of transition easier
Read MoreWhen you have created an action plan and are implementing it, sometimes you can feel it’s as difficult as going uphill. Today I want to share with you 9 very powerful tips to help you have greater success in times of transition. To help your memory, the tips form the acronym PERSEVERE. Read about what each letter stands for.
Read MoreWho’s responsibility is it to make things better? How does a plan of action help, and what does it include?
Read MorePerfectionism can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, perfectionism can help you have high standards and to expect the best from others. On the other hand, perfectionism can be paralyzing.
On this blog with explore how getting rid of perfection and embracing action can help you move forward.
Read MoreFor the month of September, I have chosen the theme of Time to Take Action. Businesses and families are more active after the lazy Summer months. Most people want to do something before the year ends. Therefore, it’s a good time to think about taking action. As a bridge between last month's theme of Rest and Relaxation, for this week I want to focus on how and why Fast action starts slow!
Read Morelistening may be the single most powerful skill of effective communication for it is an act of respect and of valuing others. When you listen and seek to understand first, you also create more receptivity for others to hear you. LEarn how to listen better!
Read MoreIn our busy work, we often keep moving, without being completely clear about what direction we are moving. Today I invite you to pause in order to gain clarity.
Read MoreSometimes people seem paralyzed. For example, they can’t make good decisions about moving forward. Whenever we talk about those situations and look deeper, the most frequent reason for that paralysis is fear. Most people don’t like to recognize their underlying fears, however, until they do, and find a way through the fear, it’s impossible to take action. Today’s blog is about the best antidote to fear.
Read MoreMark National Relaxation Day (August 15), on your calendars! This day serves as a reminder to take it easy. Making time for relaxation is not only beneficial for mood but also has long-term benefits. Stress can cause many problems and common illnesses. Leaders who know how to relax have a better handle on their good mental, emotional and physical health.
Life can be very fast pace at times and we all need a day to celebrate like this one. So go ahead, you can let yourself have this day for yourself. You deserve it. Get rid of that hectic lifestyle and enjoy this day.
Read MoreAfter reading many research papers about what is the one element that makes the greatest contribution to the success or failure or leaders, there's one that keeps coming up: attitude!
The most important step you can take toward achieving your greatest potential is to learn to monitor your attitude and its impact on your work performance, relationships and everyone around you.
You don’t have a choice over what life throws your way, but you can always choose your attitude, which will influence your response, and ultimately your success.
Read MoreFreedom centered leadership is inclusive, encourages openness, self-discipline, humbleness, discipline, and selflessness. It’s ethical, promotes dialogue and collaboration and opens a space that is free of fear. All of which leads to joy, creativity, and innovation. We need today leaders who dare to be freedom-centered, not fear-based, in their leadership.
Read MoreBeing a mom has been, and continues to be, one of the greatest joys of my life. I’ve experienced many highs, suffered through some lows, doubted myself, learned much, and have been stretched to grow in ways I couldn’t have imagined when I first started this journey almost 40 years ago.
As I reflect this mother’s day on the lessons that have taught me to be a better mother, I realize that many of the same principles apply to being a trusted and successful leader. Here are 7 leadership lessons I’ve learned from being a mom. . .
Read MoreMany leaders are great at telling people what to do and coming up with brilliant ideas that need to be implemented. Most have no training on how to facilitate an open conversation that will maximize the wisdom of the group. As a result, you can sabotage the conversation you most want and need to have. Learn what to do instead.
Read MoreChristmas is what you make it. I share here my journey with Christmas and hope it inspires you to think what the Holidays mean to you.
Read MoreWe are so used to notice the negative and to criticize what is not working well, that we forget how powerful positive words can be. Many studies across disciplines repeatedly confirm: whether in business or in life, positive feedback inspires peak performance. Positive words are powerful!
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