Facing up to Your Strengths and Talents
“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end of life.” – Baruch Spinoza Most of us have an excellent sense of our weaknesses, but a poor sense of our talents and...
View ArticleThe Art of Success
The Art of Success The art of success is a continuing upward spiral of progress. It is perpetual growth. Success is to have the courage to meet failure without being defeated. It is refusing to let...
View ArticleAffirmations in Action
Most of us are familiar with the idea of using positive affirmations to further our growth, success and achievements, but few understand how or why affirmations really work, or actually use them in our...
View ArticleTwo Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two “wolves” inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy,...
View ArticleThere is no try
“Do, or do not. There is no try.” Yoda Leaders make big promises … but how often does the organization actually deliver on those promises? It’s all about accountability, action and results – people...
View ArticlePay Attention
What would your life be like if you were able to focus your attention on three priorities for a week? What if you were able to concentrate, focus and actually complete those activities, in spite of the...
View ArticlePersonal Power
“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done – because they want to do it.” Dwight D. Eisenhower What is your level of personal power? It’s a sign of authentic...
View ArticleSelf-Awareness & The Power of ‘Presence’
I have been asked more and more lately how to help people become ‘self-aware’ of their behavior and attitudes and the impact (both negative and positive) that they have on others. This is not an easy...
View ArticleWhat is leadership and how do I get some?
Leadership is a word commonly used in reference to formal leadership – corporate teams, individuals in positions of authority, and for those who guide, direct and well… lead. But the word also refers...
View ArticleProLaureate Executive Brief Q4 2015: Clarity in Leadership
Clarity is one of the most important aspects of effective Leadership. And yet, when asked, most people say that among the critical things they want from their Leaders – is clarity. Click on the...
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