Two weeks ago, I agreed to meet a business professional for coffee to explore possible business opportunities. Just your typical form of networking but little did I know where the conversation would lead. He told me that his son had recently died. Now this man, who I just met, is mired in the enormity of […]
There are photos, stories, even those special hand-made Christmas tree ornaments and memories that take me back. I was 46, and never expected my children to give me two extraordinary lessons – one in grieving and another on living. Every January, I experience my mind distancing from the now and reflecting on the past. I […]
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Spring is just weeks away, maybe you are lucky to travel south for Spring Break, or luck will have your “underdog” college basketball team upsetting Wichita State’s perfect season in the final four of March Madness, but right now you really could benefit from some good luck. All of this has me thinking about the […]
Have You Ever Really Committed to a Long-term Goal? And if so, what kept you on track? Gotta Have Grit to Reach Your Goals Studies show that you need to have grit – the willingness to commit to long-term goals and to persist in the face of difficulty. Grit is one of the best predictors for […]
What is your one big goal that you want to accomplish in 2014? If you follow my blog, you know that I’m asking that question alot to myself, family, clients and even you — because goals are everything. It’s also why I love the new year — a chance for a fresh start filled […]
No doubt New Year’s resolutions would be far less popular were they not motivated by the inevitable overindulgence of the holidays. We continue to eat and drink more after Thanksgiving, and before we contemplate getting back to the gym, we are consumed by the Christmas rush and only to find our financial accounts deflated, our […]
Everyone seems to be in a flurry with only two weeks left in this year. The mere thought of balancing work and life priorities with year-end reviews, last minute holiday shopping, parties and more can be taxing. Here are three things you can do to finish up before the new year goal-setting time. 1. Personal […]
What would you be doing tomorrow if you could do anything at all? What would your perfect day be like? How would you design your life? Often we go through life as the result of circumstances and events that shape our life to what it is today. Sometimes we even function on “auto-pilot” and settle […]
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” — Confucius Agree or disagree? A brilliant quote for personal leadership and making an impact in the world.
In a blog post by Michael Hyatt, he offers three suggestions for how a shift in your vocabulary can instantly change your attitude. This communication topic sparked my curiosity because words have power. Words impact others, but they can also have an impact on us. You must be the change you want to see in […]
Most of us can rattle off the things we consider most important. But does our reality truly match our deepest aspirations and actions? Consider the challenges you are facing in life and business. What is truly important For many, our daily lives are consumed with “to-do’s,” interruptions, and assumptions all causing overwhelming anxiety and lack of […]
It might be that your challenges are causing you frustrations. You may even feel stuck and can’t define what matters. My guess is that many of us perceive our challenges as a circumstance, threat or impossibility unable to change because of complexity. No matter what’s holding you back from being your personal best, “every problem has […]
