Well, folks, it’s a new year. For many, that means resolutions. And for many of those people, it means failing those resolutions within the first month. And there we have it…using the word “fail” right off the top of a new year. There are reasons people often fail at...
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Teamwork or Me Work – Which One Gets the Job Done?
We just wrapped up our fall sales meeting. Over three days, our sales team members, executive team and a few others, including myself, gathered at our Motivation Excellence headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois. We do the same thing in the spring. It’s a wonderful time...
Imposter Syndrome: Knock Self-doubt Out of Your Head
Photo credit: Arisa Chattasa, Unsplash Did you know the people most likely to suffer from imposter syndrome are high-achieving, go-getters? It’s ironic, isn’t it? The people who most deserve to feel good about their accomplishments end up second-guessing their...
Showing and Gaining Respect, A Blog in Less than 450 Words
It’s all about the golden rule, isn’t it? Treat others the way you’d like to be treated. That is the bottom line regarding respect. Of course, there are other important ways you can show respect to others and lucky for you, we’re going to outline some of them right...
Measure, Track, Adjust, Measure, Repeat…Why Metrics Matter to Your Success!
Guru is a Sanskrit term for mentor, guide, expert, or master of a certain field of knowledge. There are gurus for everything, including business metrics for measuring success. His name was Peter Drucker and he is widely acknowledged as the inventor of modern business...
The PDQ Guide to EQ Versus IQ; Why EQ is a Better Predictor for Job Success
May is mental health awareness month. It’s also a time we celebrate moms, often our emotional support advocate. Finally, for students and teachers it’s the end of the year, which usually brings on extra stress. This is the perfect month to talk about EQ! What is EQ?...
Can Your Brain Do the Splits? If Not, We’re Here to Help You Increase Your Flexible Thinking!
We all know nurturing flexibility is great for our bodies: it reduces injuries, improves posture and increases mobility. There are multitudes of exercise programs that focus on improving body flexibility as part of overall health and wellness. Maybe you practice yoga...
Self-Awareness Doesn’t Have to Be a Sink or Swim Situation; Learn to Float in 5 Steps
Leading the Way There’s nothing quite like writing a blog about self-awareness to plunge you into the depths of your own being. At least now you’re reading it, so there are two of us swimming together. Don’t worry, I won’t take you too deep, but maybe grab your...
A Heart Check-up for Your Company – The Importance of Core Values
February is Heart Health Month. Of course, it refers to the human heart. But, do you ever wonder how the heart of your company is performing? The heart of a company is unique, and without a strong, steady beat, it can hamper your best efforts at success. So, what...
Effective Leaders are Lifelong Learners – Here’s Why
Learning absolutely does not stop after formal schooling ends. We all have to learn new technology as it comes out. On-the-job-training is essential to move forward. As we experience new facets of life, we have to learn new things to adapt and thrive. Lifelong...
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