As David J. Schwartz puts it, “Life is too short to waste. Dreams are fulfilled only through action, not through endless planning to take...

“Bear” Bryant said that members of a winning team needed 5 things: 1. Tell me what you expect from me 2. Give me an opportunity to...

The Saboteur: If you are the classic underachiever, failing to live up to your potential, you may grow resentful and “sink your own ship...

1. What problems make you want to discover a better way of doing something? ____________________________________________________________...

Cuddy’s research at Harvard Business School confirms that our body language communicates information to others that shapes their...

Here’s another perspective. Stop doing something. Whether it is hosting a family dinner, sending holiday cards or spending beyond your...

“Business people generally think of networking as a mutually beneficial meeting for both parties. But that’s not usually what it is. Far...

Short-term memory acts as a kind of “scratch-pad” for temporary recall of the information which is being processed at any point in time,...

You love innovation; new ideas, collaborations, activity and creating something from nothing. You can envision what needs to happen,...

An extreme reaction? Perhaps, and yet how many times have we had an over the top response to the perceived behavior of someone else? If...

In a perfect world, we would only be judged by the work we do — but that’s not the case. Especially in the corporate world, appearances...

Yes, I loved my Crayolas but even more so, the very popular Venus Paradise Coloring Sets. Although these were marketed primarily for...

Train to Center ~ Once you recognize center, you can begin to train in it. At first this requires trust. Do not expect major...

What is it about “rules” that spawn an immediate response? Do you follow in lock step, bristle at the mere idea, immediately envision the...

In business, the opinions of others matter. Business etiquette experts suggest you consider the following: • Do my clothes conform to the...

How much do we actually accomplish when fully engaged in avoidance mode? What does it take to get back on track? Five frogs are sitting...

Sometimes shortcuts are smart and sensible, but they can also be deceptive. When we get in the habit of automatically looking for the...

Self-awareness is key. Take a moment to reflect the next time you begin to start a sentence with, “I’m sorry.” Apologies are appropriate...

“Do not confuse motion and progress. A rocking horse keeps moving but does not make any progress.” ~ Alfred A. Montapert Altering your...

Your style needs to empower you and a strong sense of personal style is a confidence builder in many arenas. In various studies, 55% of...