You Can Use Their Tools to Your Advantage If you watched the Olympics at all, it was nearly impossible not to feel inspired. Beyond the medals and podiums were stories of resilience—athletes overcoming adversity, recovering from setbacks, and continuing to perform under extraordinary pressure. What makes Olympians compelling is not just their talent. It is…
Could Teach You A Few Things Over 30 years ago, I had a boss who regularly came in and yelled at the staff. For no reason. He just vented his anger at the world onto his staff. And yet he was brilliant, creative, andvery effective at sales. But he was not so good at…
Why Are You Comparing Yourself? “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt This is so true. Why do we as humans spend so much time comparing ourselves to others. I remember as a child that phrase “Keeping up with the Jones.” One of my childhood friends had gotten a swimming pool and everyone else…
Transform Your Life with Hope “Hope matters. Hope is a choice, Hope can be learned. Hope can be shared with others.” Shane Lopez, Psychologist The author of this book, Dr. Shane Lopez, is a leading researcher on hope, and a Gallup Senior Scientist. He believes strongly in the power of hope, as he personally recovered from West Nile Virus…
Effective sales do not come from force or manipulation. They come from trust, presence, and genuine human connection. When leaders approach sales as service, results follow naturally. Five Ways to Strengthen Sales Through Connection 1. Truly Listen to Your Customers Everyone wants to feel heard and understood. Ask thoughtful questions about their needs, concerns, and…
Nature relieves your Stress and Bringing the Outdoors in Also Helps Many of us know that nature soothes the soul. Spending time outside by trees, listening to the wind, perhaps water trickling nearby. All of that is restful and calming in a stressed-out world. But what you may not realize is that having plants in…
Believe it or not, the scent of lemon in the workplace cuts keyboard mistakes by 50%! And while keyboard mistakes are not a huge source of stress, they can lead to major problems when the wrong data is put into a contract, or the wrong digit is typed into a mortgage agreement. Fragrance is powerful….
What Job is Right for You? Do you thrive on uncertainty, love a challenge, and like the unexpected? Or do you prefer consistency, even keel projects, predictable outcomes? Your answer will determine which job style is right for you. CareerCast.com has recently done a study on the jobs with the lowest stress levels. Those include audiologists,…
Acknowledge Your Achievements of 2013 It’s easy this time of year to begin planning resolutions, which 70% of people will not keep, and start thinking about what you would do differently. But before you even go down that path, it’s really important to give yourself credit for all you have achieved in the past year….
Do not let unconscious habits or negative self-talk determine the direction of your life. Many capable, talented people find themselves stuck, not because they lack ability, but because they are operating from old patterns. These patterns often come from early experiences, limiting beliefs, or repeated messages about what is possible or appropriate. Over time, these…