The Cost of Conflict

November 10 , 2014

"Every conflict we face in life is rich with positive and negative potential. It can be a source of inspiration, enlightenment, learning, transformation, and growth - or rage, fear, shame, entrapment, and resistance. The choice is not up to our opponents, but to us, and our willingness to face and...

Filed Under: ambition, Behavior in the Workplace, behavior in the workplace, Success, success, Your Career, your career

10 Ways Halloween Is Like Your Career

October 30 , 2014

Filed Under: creativity, Halloween, Holidays, Your Career, your career

Self-Promotion: The Key to Getting Ahead

October 16 , 2014

People love their causes…those things you believe in so strongly that you’ll passionately advocate for them. My heartfelt cause is my son, who has autism. When he was growing up, I'd move mountains to get him the best treatment and care possible. I wouldn't think twice to ask for an appointment, a...

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Branding, branding, Career Advice, Your Career, your career

5 Simple Exercises to Break your Patterns

October 13 , 2014

It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. This wonderful quote of Leon C. Megginson is still so relevant in our fast changing world. That's why it's important for you to break your routines once...

Filed Under: Strategy, Psychology, psychology, Quick Tips, quick tips, Your Career, your career

The Three Secrets to Engagement

October 09 , 2014

Companies are taking an increasing interest in employee engagement, and rightly so. Studies continue to emphasize the correlation between levels of engagement and levels of productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

Filed Under: Best Advice, best advice, Professional Development, professional development, Social Impact, Your Career, your career

Alright Stop. Collaborate and Listen.

September 15 , 2014

Perhaps the best advice one can glean from a Vanilla Ice song are the words of this article's title... Leaders today, more than ever before, must be willing to regularly stop what they're doing and be collaborative. Far too often leaders assume that the direction they set is the best (or only) path...

Filed Under: Strategy, Quick Tips, quick tips, Success, success, Your Career, your career

4 Ways To Breathe New Life Into Your Career

September 08 , 2014

Do you feel stuck in a dead end job? Do you wake up every day, go to work, and do exactly the same thing over and over again? This is no way to go through life. No salary is worth being miserable over. You can get out of this mundane career without even changing jobs. All you have to do is have a...

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Do You Have a Vision of Where You Are Going?

September 02 , 2014

"A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done." Ralph Lauren

Filed Under: inspiration, Inspiration, Professional Development, professional development, Success, success, Your Career, your career

3 Ways To Increase Your Job Satisfaction

July 31 , 2014

Although it’s no secret that many of us feel less than fulfilled in our work life, a Gallup poll recently revealed that a mere 13% of employees worldwide are actually engaged.

Filed Under: Career Advice, Happiness, Insights, insights, Your Career, your career

4 Simple Steps To A Happier, Heartier Mind at work

July 28 , 2014

Are you a busy bee but don't feel you're flying high? Frantic activity doesn't always feel good or work great. Here are four simple steps that help me in moving to a calmer, more productive and happier state of mind at work.

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