A Lifetime Return on Investment
Recently I was a speaker at an international gathering of HR professionals. For three days, participants walked through the trade show, sat in conference rooms learning new ideas, and met other folks...
View ArticleThink and Grow Rich
No matter how clever you are, no matter how much education you have, and no matter how important your job title, thinking will only get you so far. Those who are successful, on the job and off, are...
View ArticleSummer Resolutions
We’ve all heard about New Year’s resolutions, but how about Summer Resolutions? Or, for that matter, First-of-the-month Resolutions, Monday resolutions, or 9am resolutions? While some of these may...
View ArticlePeople don’t fail, they give up
Look around, and you see others enjoying great vacations, fancy cars, and great careers. Especially when you don’t have these things, it is easy to lose your confidence, which makes these (and other...
View ArticleCoaching 1-2-3
One of the biggest buzzwords in business now is “coaching” – but what does it really mean?. What springs to mind is the athletic coach, who provides the technical skills to help the athlete reach their...
View ArticleCareer Intensity
An athlete’s training schedule holds an important lesson for those looking to develop a successful career. At the beginning, an athlete may run 5 miles in one hour. As they get better, they move their...
View ArticleA Different New Year’s Resolution
Now that the new year is here, it is time to be thinking about all of the “resolutions” that you are going to make. For many people, the top resolution is to do something about their job: get that...
View ArticleIf you put your mind to it
If you put your mind to it, you can do anything. How many times did you hear this from your mother, father, or favorite aunt or uncle? If you’re like most people, you’ve heard this expression many...
View ArticleSummer Vacation
The month of July is special, as it is the month when many people traditionally take their vacations. But it is special for another reason as well: it is the half-way point of the year. And while we...
View ArticleCarrot and Stick Resolutions
If you’re like many people, you will make a New Year’s Resolution: start this project, finish that project, exercise more, eat less, etc. Yet despite our best intentions, too often there is little...
View ArticleSummer Motivation
Have you ever found yourself becoming less motivated – and perhaps a bit less productive – during the summer? It isn’t surprising: great weather, outdoor activities, and more social time all conspire...
View ArticleGood to Great… Attitude
We all know that having a great attitude is important, but what if you have always seen the glass as half empty? Is it possible to learn to see it half full? The answer, thankfully, is yes. Read on for...
View ArticleReverse Engineering
How often have you admired someone else’s accomplishments, and said to yourself, “I wish I could do that!”. Or when faced with a daunting goal, are not sure where to start? Conventional wisdom suggests...
View ArticleGoal Culture
Do you look for shortcuts in order to more efficiently reach your goals? Do you feel jealous when others achieve before you do? If so, it’s not surprising: you’ve been programmed that way. Many...
View Article13 Social Media New Year’s Resolutions
Are you one of those people who have given up on New Year’s resolutions? If you are active on the Social Web, an annual review – and a few resolutions – can make a significant difference to your...
View ArticleGoal Culture
Do you look for shortcuts in order to more efficiently reach your goals? Do you feel jealous when others achieve before you do? If so, it’s not surprising: you’ve been programmed that way. Many...
View ArticleA Lifetime Return on Investment
Recently I was a speaker at an international gathering of HR professionals. For three days, participants walked through the trade show, sat in conference rooms learning new ideas, and met other folks...
View ArticleThink and Grow Rich
No matter how clever you are, no matter how much education you have, and no matter how important your job title, thinking will only get you so far. Those who are successful, on the job and off, are...
View ArticleSummer Resolutions
We’ve all heard about New Year’s resolutions, but how about Summer Resolutions? Or, for that matter, First-of-the-month Resolutions, Monday resolutions, or 9am resolutions? While some of these may...
View ArticlePeople don’t fail, they give up
Look around, and you see others enjoying great vacations, fancy cars, and great careers. Especially when you don’t have these things, it is easy to lose your confidence, which makes these (and other...
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