“We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” —Anaïs Nin I’m a huge advocate for living a life beyond your wildest dreams, but I also know there are some potential pitfalls on the journey. Having a vision is a powerful tool. It means that you are honoring your goals, aspiring toward […]
Vision: What you want the organization to be; your dream. Strategy: What you are going to do to achieve your vision. Tactics: How you will achieve your strategy and when. Your vision is your dream of what you want the organization to be. Your strategy is the large-scale plan you will follow to make the dream happen. Your […]
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes around this time of year. So many of us experience an urge to commit to the required dedication to take a low-level priority in our lives and make it the successful reality we deserve. Motivation is the easy part. Follow-through […]
Any Time Is A Good Time For Healthy Changes Setting goals (rather than taking the traditional ‘resolution’ approach) can transform your year! Each year, many people make resolutions for change, and each year, most of those resolutions go…unresolved. This isn’t due to people’s lack of desire for a better life; it’s just a byproduct of the […]
We often make New Year’s Resolutions at the stroke of midnight. We choose to improve things we’re unhappy with about ourselves. What we forget to think about is how stress affects whether or not we’ll actually follow through and stick with our resolutions for however long they’ll take to accomplish. 1. We forget there are […]
Are you wondering how some people can make New Year’s Resolutions and stick with them, while other people can’t or don’t or won’t even think about writing them out, let alone completing them? Here’s how to be successful at following through on the new you in the new year. Start thinking about what your short-term goal […]
Successful business ventures often rely on the communication savvy of everyone involved in the deal. Relying on one person to lead or motivate a group leads to: reduced functionality if that person is absent, a stressful environment, unhealthy communication patterns, and increased conflicts. We all come from different backgrounds and families. What’s amazing is how we come […]
Have you ever been to a Black Friday sale? Do you ever wonder what all the excitement is about? Given today’s economy, more and more people are looking to get more out of and for their money. Gifts are traditionally given as a sign of gratitude, thoughtfulness, or celebration of special events. If you have a long […]
Everybody knows that men and women think differently in a lot of ways. But do those differences matter when it comes to working remotely and managing remote teams? According to Sally Helgesen, it matters a lot. Managers who don’t appreciate those distances can do themselves, their companies and those employees a great disservice. Sally is […]
After reading and witnessing last week’s recent outpouring of opinion on what did and did not happen at Davos, why women are still not ascending and staying at the top of corporations, and why previous solutions have been lip service rather than a long term fix, I ask that you open your mind to the […]