We could all use a little extra time. But, since no one has been able to figure out how to make each day more than 24 hours, we need to rely on time-tested, time management skills. You’re busy, I’m busy; so let’s get right to the heart of this subject in the least...
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Don’t Shortchange Yourself When it Comes to Making Changes
If the only type of change you can handle jingles in your pockets, it’s time to make some adjustments. After all, change is a constant, and learning how to lean into it can save you some aggravation and wasted time. Being resistant to big and little modifications in...
Failure is a Never-Ending Opportunity
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...
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...
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