Getting in the Zone
Getting in the zone starts with a thought. When I wake in the morning I have a routine that places me in a positive mindset for the day. I’m trying to get in a state of flow or in a zone that will […]
Influence: Be a Leader Regardless of Your Position
Regardless of our position on the organizational chart we have the ability to influence people. Our level of impact depends on how much we are investing in ourselves and in others. The more we pour or invest in ourselves and people around us, the greater our […]
Confidence: How Much Swag Is Too Much?
Do you think there is a thin line between confidence and cockiness. In our youth, many of us were not in tuned with our capabilities. It took us some time to sift through our strengths and weaknesses. The combination of our genetics and experiences shape our level […]
The Psychological Chains of Mediocrity
Mediocrity has some of us on lock down! We see, hear and taste mediocrity everyday. Would you say that the masses have a mediocre mindset? Is mediocrity derived from our parents, friends, genetics, coworkers or a combination of all the above? Some of us are so accustomed to […]
Change: New Norms or New Storms?
The definition of a norm is something that is usual, a standard pattern of behavior. When we cling to the traditional norms, “change” becomes a dirty word. The world is in constant flux and people, technology, and markets are constantly evolving. Many of us are stuck […]
Attitudes Make You or Break You
A bad attitude is like a loaded diaper, if you don’t change it, everyone around you will encounter a bad experience. The person may also have a contorted facial expression that is not inviting. Conversely, a positive attitude is like entering a bakery, right from the […]
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
I’m sitting in the airport and I hear a little person singing out loud with no reservation. I turn to my left and this little girl is boldly singing, she does not care what others are saying or thinking about her. She is so happy, just […]
Senior Management Cultivates the Culture
Many companies have an exercise or an event to discuss and share the mission statement and company values. Unfortunately, some of these events kick off with great hype but are only effective for a few months. How do we maintain the momentum?
The human resources department is […]
Growth Strategy in 2013 – Getting Started
During the first week of January I sat down with my family and we discussed our family and individual goals. My wife served as the scribe and one at a time we began laying down the blueprint for 2013.
In the beginning my kids were a little […]
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