As I discuss in my book, LIES That Limit, personal beliefs – what we think and say is possible and probable – shape and define our daily lives. You have the power to talk yourself into a good life, or you can focus on conversations or self talk that take away your energy and optimism. […]
Read More →No matter where you are in your career, networking is an important skill set to cultivate and put to use. If you’re one of those people who cringes at the thought of attending a networking event, putting a plan in place will help calm your fears. Or if you’ve decided to build your network strictly […]
Read More →Activist & Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver is credited with first saying “You’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the problem.” Today, those words are often heard in association with employees and their roles within a company. This mindset suggests that there are only two sides to this equation, which some might argue […]
Read More →Whether delivering a keynote address, facilitating a workshop, or coaching a leader, people often talk about what they have to lose if they pursue certain courses of action. What if I pursue a career move that comes my way? Should I go back to school, or turn down a new opportunity that has been presented to […]
Read More →Today, people talk openly about their desire to know and live their true purpose. The desire for deeper, more meaningful connection, to feel like you matter, is prevalent. Yet, we expend a significant amount of our time and energy chasing wealth and social status. Once we discover that the rewards of money and position don’t align with our real needs, the felt need for change — to […]
Read More →Whether at work or at home, if you’re feeling flat, disinterested, or stuck in a rut, that means it’s time for a change. Make a move. Shake up your energy. Identify constructive actions that will help you to feel alive, vital and vibrant. This will likely mean stepping outside your comfort zone, but that may […]
Read More →Michelle Obama’s speech to the 2015 graduating class at Tuskegee University made waves. Some media only aired the portions of the speech that highlighted the prejudices she has experienced as the first African American First Lady. It may have appeared that her comments were a show of solidarity with those protesting on behalf of the Freddie […]
Read More →Do the people in your life know how good you feel about them? How proud you are of his performance? How optimistic you are about her future? How excited you are about his new venture? Or the fact that you admire her skill as a presenter, appreciate her can-do attitude, enjoy his cheerful smile or […]
Read More →The conversations you have are life defining — both the ones you have with other people, and the monologue that runs, nonstop, within your own mind, all day, every day. What you talk about with others, and your self-talk, shapes your thoughts and feelings. The more you talk about a subject, the more you’re affected by […]
Read More →The riots in Baltimore offer a great learning opportunity. It’s no secret that the consequences of acting without thought are far-reaching and damaging to self and others. We all retain that primal instinct to lash out when touched by pain or injustice, but all of us also have within us the capacity to choose how […]
Read More →A CareerBuilders survey says 71% of employers value emotional intelligence, or EQ, over IQ. Many employers believe people can be taught “hard,” or technical skills more readily than EQ, the required softer, human relations skills. I agree with their assessment. For more than 30 years as a speaker, leadership development expert and executive coach, for […]
Read More →Recently, I took my husband and nephew to see Steve Harvey in “Act Like A Success.” From the moment I began thinking about the three of us attending, it became a fun and exciting experience. Once I extended the invitation, together, we imagined what the funny man might do or say as a motivational speaker. […]
Read More →Researchers at Northwestern University hypothesize that highly generative adults — those who are committed to their own growth and that of future generations — tell stories of redemption about their lives. Redemption stories are the form used in fairy tales and enthralling literature. Generally, while moving through life merrily, the heroine or hero encounters unexpected hardships […]
Read More →Arianna Huffington says, “we need to accept that we won’t always make the right decisions. that we’ll screw up royally sometimes – understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” Appreciating the rewards of failure is something that sets achievers apart from people who allow fear and self-doubt to stagnate their […]
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Read More →In a CNN interview Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, admitted, “I always did something I was a little not ready to do.” That feeling at the end of the day, where you’re like, ‘what have I gotten myself into?’ I realized that sometimes when you have that feeling and you push through it, something really great […]
Read More →We’ve all heard the expression, “In life, it’s not what happens to you that counts most, it’s how you respond.” Many of our greatest heroes understood and lived those words. Nelson Mandela – who didn’t allow years of being jailed to stand in the way of becoming President of the nation that imprisoned him, said […]
Read More →Colin Powell once said, “The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve.” But, the opposite is also true. If you spend time with people who are moving in a positive direction, you will, too. It’s really that simple. Scientific data shows that we automatically mirror the things we see and […]
Read More →Do you labor under the Illusion that IQ drives effectiveness? For most roles, IQ and technical skills are important entry-level requirements. But, once you rise to the level of managing and leading, Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, is what sets you apart. No doubt, IQ may predict whether you’re capable of handling the cognitive challenges associated […]
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