When unwanted results show up, and they always do, where do you put your energy and attention? On the problem or the solution? In the realm of your personal and professional life, if you’re like the majority of people, the thing you don’t want captivates you. You think about it. […]
Read More →Want to do a better job with your next presentation, the next meeting you host, the next project you lead, the next difficult-to-motivate person you coach? All you have to do is identify and alter your self-limiting beliefs and behavior concerning your ability to perform the specific task well. While […]
Read More →Is there someone in your workplace who you feel is exactly your opposite? Perhaps, a bit of a thorn in your side. You don’t understand her thought process or agree with how he operates. He’s annoying. She’s difficult to deal with. Well, news flash: this person may be just the thorn in your side you […]
Read More →When you’re Top, the person responsible for making a project, team, division or company function effectively – you face the complexity of seeing the individual parts that make up the whole, as well as seeing the whole, and communicating that picture in a clear and compelling way. While others may tend to be in siloed in focus and […]
Read More →Ever noticed that one of the keys to success in just about every sport is “watch the ball.” “Keep your eye on the ball. Focus on the ball.” I’ve heard it during my efforts to learn to play tennis, golf, softball, Ping-Pong and basketball. Watch the ball a simple and wise instruction. It makes sense. If […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. There is no question that her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people around the world. In one of her quotes that I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice […]
Read More →To be happy and feel fulfilled, we have to Master our life. To achieve that goal, we have to dis-identify with limiting beliefs – I call them LIES. LIES are Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories that dash our hopes and dreams and diminish our potential for excellence. Instead of living LIES, make self-mastery – your ability […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. Her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people, around the world. In one of her quotes I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We […]
Read More →When New York Times Editor Jill Abramson was fired, she was in the process of working with a career consultant who was helping her address some of the “management style” problems that reportedly did her in. Understanding how you’re perceived by others at work is invaluable knowledge that can be put to use to enhance your […]
Read More →Gallup recently released data that say as much as 70% of Americans feel they are not reaching their full potential and have negative feelings about their jobs and employers. That’s an army of expensive, wasted talent. If you’re among the 70% who are unfulfilled and unhappy, here are two ideas that can shift the way […]
Read More →Every individual, every task, project, team, department and business, has a purpose – a distinct contribution to make. We feel most satisfied, and successful, when performing the service, or utilizing skills and qualities that align with our sense of purpose. If you want to do work that resonates with your heart-felt sense of purpose, remember, […]
Read More →Recently, I had the honor of speaking on a topic that intrigued and inspired me. The topic was about how African Americans in Atlantic City’s early history created a strong, affluent and successful community in spite of pervasive racism and negative stereotypes. My talk was among many activities supporting The African American Heritage Museum of […]
Read More →Pessimism can do more than turn people off, it can impact your health.
Read More →Do you ever consider how naturally the seasons change, from spring to summer to fall to winter to spring…the cycle effortlessly repeating itself, year after year? Think about it, day transitions into night and then day, again. This time of year, flowers push through the soil, bud and bloom for a while. Later, they lose […]
Read More →Effective self-management is the foundation of success. Assess the way you manage your energy, time and talent.
Read More →Curiosity, a natural activity of an intelligent mind, is peaked when presented with thought-provoking questions – questions that make the listener think. When we’re open to queries and view interrogatives, no matter how challenging they may, as an opportunity to explore a new area and learn something we didn’t know, we serve the process of […]
Read More →Alisa Bowman, author of “Project Happily Ever After,” says the key to happiness is not in getting, but in giving. Shawn Achor, a researcher and author of “Before Happiness,” says when we get what we want, we become accustomed to it and stop valuing the thing we thought was so important. There are all kinds […]
Read More →Remember when your mother told you to sit up straight? She knew what she was talking about. Research has validated her good advice. Adoree Durayappah’s article in Psychology Today points out that when a person adopts the upright posture Mom always encouraged, they act in ways that represent power. And interestingly, as the article points out, “the […]
Read More →Remember when your mother told you to sit up straight? She knew what she was talking about. Research has validated her good advice. Adoree Durayappah’s article in Psychology Today points out that when a person adopts the upright posture Mom always encouraged, they act in ways that represent power. And interestingly, as the article points […]
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 […]
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