During the Q&A, a participant said, “I’m always running late, and I don’t know why. I try to be on time, but it seems like I never am.” Then, she asked, “Why is that?” BIG question…profound question.
The answer appears to be obvious: plan better. Agreed?! Valid perspective; one that probably applies to many of us. But, this answer only scratches the surface. There’s more to uncover.
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 →Creating a satisfying and successful professional and personal life requires active awareness and conscious choices. What constitutes work-life balance is as unique to each individual as their fingerprint. Too often, we’re driven by other people’s voices that we carry around in our heads rather than our own internal and unique truth. Those outside influences can create inner conflict that […]
Read More →In preparation for a speaking engagement at the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey in Atlantic City, NJ, I had the pleasure of a private tour of the current exhibit. It’s called, “The North Side: The Way We Were.” Ralph Hunter, the founder and curator of the museum – and a true Spirit of […]
Read More →Guest Blog by Suzy Egan “Women are better investors.” That was the headline during the evening news last week; the same week that the market reversed direction more than some of the most famous roller coasters in the world. I thought this needed a little more investigation. Over the past few years there have been […]
Read More →Understanding who you are beneath the façade of your “personality” is the secret to exuding genuine power and the kind executive presence that unlocks the C suite door.
Read More →“Self.” The center of your universe. No matter how selfless you are or how controlled by others you feel, “I” am at the center of everything you know, love, hate, experience. There’s no denying it.
Read More →There is a simple 3-step process that I have used for years, and have shared with a number of my clients. It’s practical and powerful, and can readily help you access your inner self – your creative core. I call it the 3 Cs to Creativity.
Read More →Is there truly a way to find an extra hour each day? Yes, there is, and here are five tips you can put in place to reduce the feeling of overwhelm, free up time, and feel more in control of your business.
Read More →In the mind of the giver, your request for feedback signals a desire to learn about the impact of your actions and make improvements.
Read More →What’s a good way to get behind someone you care about and help them increase their effectiveness and propel themselves forward? Give them high quality feedback. Feedback is nourishment for all who are committed to growth and development.
Read More →You may have reservations about making yourself vulnerable when you ask for feedback. “Do I really want to hear what they have to say? Is this going to make me feel bad? Will I be embarrassed or humiliated by what they say to me?”
Read More →Journaling will help you to get to know your deeper Self better, solve your toughest problems, strengthen your intuition and creativity, and document your story. Journaling is a great way to clear your mind, reduce stress, sort through the issues and conflicts in your life, and develop a solid plan of action for moving forward.
Read More →Sometimes our minds get stuck in the past – focused on a history that we can’t change or affect. Sometimes people we love unwittingly keep us moonwalking over the same history – one that says this is all we can ever amount to. We can always amount to more – until the day we die!
Read More →Lessons about limiting LIES are everywhere. Here’s a story about being attached to a definition – a labels that defines what a thing is for.
Read More →Jo Anne Dearden shares her very powerful story of unconditional love and forgiveness. I thank her for telling this very personal and deeply moving story of her relationship with her brother so that each of us can grow.
Read More →Parenting a competitive athlete is not easy, yet there are simple things parents can do to ensure a successful experience and create teachable moments – developing real life skills that will impact your child all the way through adulthood.
Read More →We all have LIES in our lives – those Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories that dictate how we live, make decisions and interact with others. My dilemma focused on Excuses.
Read More →Reality is subjective, and most things we call facts are really fake facts. They’re Illusions, a personal story born out of a perspective at a given point in time and subject to change as points of reference change.
Read More →How many times do you do that: settle for less than what you want before you give your all and go for the full magilla – before you put your full energy and total attention into pursuit of your goal?
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