Happiness researcher, Shawn Achor, says email can make a difference in the quality and length of your life. No kidding! He suggests taking two minutes each day to write and send an email to another person – a direct report, a colleague, your boss, a customer, a supplier, a friend or family member – […]
Read More →Creating a satisfying and successful professional and personal life requires active awareness and conscious choices. Ask yourself, “What are my values…what’s most important to me right now? What are my priorities…where do I now want to put my time and attention? What one step can I take to move in that direction?” Reflecting on […]
Read More →Abraham Maslow’s approach to psychology was unique. He studied people who were psychologically healthy, living and performing at their peak. He called them self-actualizers. See how many strengths of self-actualized people you possess: Live in the present moment, the now, not the past or future. Self and other accepting. Spontaneous. […]
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 →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 →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 →Every week, the content of my Office Talk Report is based on a real-life scenarios – ones I’ve experienced as a facilitator, executive and personal growth coach, keynote speaker, as well as a manager and leader. Unresolved challenges at work and in life often get in the way of productivity and personal satisfaction. They cause us to question ourselves and the value of contributions we make. Issues at […]
Read More →Every week, the content of my blog is based on a real-life scenarios – ones I’ve experienced as a facilitator, executive and personal growth coach, keynote speaker, as well as a manager and leader. Unresolved challenges at work and in life often get in the way of productivity and personal satisfaction. They cause us to question ourselves and the value of contributions we make. Issues at work also […]
Read More →The relaxed pace of summer is, essentially, behind us. Fall is nearly here. Hard to believe, but true. It’s time to refocus on “work” – whatever your age and stage in life. For the kids, its back to school. If you’re in the responsible adult category, you may feel called to re-engage with the particular […]
Read More →In the late 70s, Teddy Pendergrass sang a song titled, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself.” The lyrics went on to explain, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself, because everywhere you go, there you are.” How true! You are the one constant in your life. So, it’s very important for you to be in charge of you. […]
Read More →In the late 70s, Teddy Pendergrass sang a song titled, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself.” The lyrics went on to explain, “You Can’t Hide from Yourself, because everywhere you go, there you are.” How true! You are the one constant in your life. So, it’s very important for you to be in charge of you. […]
Read More →Do you know the work of Seth Godin? Seth calls himself a writer, speaker and change of agent. Everyday, he produces and publishes thought-provoking ideas at sethgodin.typepad.com. It’s the kind of content that make the reader say, “Hmmm, interesting.” Recently, he wrote a post about the impact of language called, “Words are hooks, words are […]
Read More →I was horrified by the Boston Marathon bombings, as was everyone with whom I spoke. Recently, I received an email from a dear friend, Bonnie St. John, who has been working directly with those who were unalterably affected. An amputee since the age of 5, Bonnie is one who surmounts the LIES that, too often, limit others. Today, […]
Read More →I was horrified by the Boston Marathon bombings, as was everyone with whom I spoke. Recently, I received an email from my dear friend Bonnie St. John, who has been working directly with those who were unalterably affected. An amputee since the age of 5, Bonnie is one who surmounts the LIES that, too often, limit others. Today, […]
Read More →Like every year in your life, 2013 is YOUR YEAR. It’s sure to bring you multiple opportunities to live with a clear mind, a grateful heart, and look forward to the next steps on your journey with joy-filled anticipation. The start of the new year is the perfect time for Intentional Reflection. Purposefully look back […]
Read More →I was coaching a man recently, and his reaction to the call for change was classic. To Jack, changing meant he wouldn’t be the person he used to be. About that, we agreed. He wouldn’t be his old self any longer. As he contemplated change, his concerns began to surface. “I don’t want to lose myself. […]
Read More →This idea of giving experiences rather than things is evergreen, and especially relevant this time of year when so many of us honor the spirit of gift giving. On a recent flight I sat next to an interesting, energetic woman, Sue Ann. She and her husband were headed off to explore another location on their […]
Read More →Many of you wrote in response to last week’s post, “Hurricane Sandy: My Personal Pivot Point.” Your words were kind. Your offers of help were genuine and generous. You opened up your homes, extending an invitation to visit, escape the chaos and rest. And, knowing that you’re praying for us, enveloping us in loving thought, […]
Read More →Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday – a day of appreciation for the amazing legacy I’ve inherited and the abundance with which I’m blessed. With heart-felt gratitude, this Thanksgiving season, I’m reflecting on and appreciating the many people on whose shoulders I stand. Their lives and contributions have eased my path. I’ve been the beneficiary of […]
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