Finding Strength in Your Weakness

I would like to argue against the theory that leaders benefit when they only utilize their strengths and surround themselves with people who have different strengths. Here are examples of that theory: “Employees are happiest when they can utilize their strengths every day at work.” Authors Tom Rath and Barry Conchie argue, “If you spend […]

When Life Gives You Mountains…Climb!

Many business leaders and entrepreneurs are struggling right now. There are supply chain challenges, inflation, economic uncertainty, we are divided on political and social issues. Some are balancing hybrid work, talent shortages, etc. We are facing personal and professional mountains. Some of you may be focused on the challenges you are facing which may also […]

Are You Having Fun Yet?

I often speak with high performing individuals who are not satisfied with their lives and their work. Recently I was coaching a president of a company, who I admire. We were talking about how to be more effective in her role and better balance all of her demands. I asked her if she was having […]

Start Beating Yourself Up!

The Only Person You Need To beat Is Yourself The cries of “my mommy beats me!” could be heard throughout the student-housing complex. The mother of the shrieking three year old was hoping in vain that none of the neighbors heard. She didn’t want to get a call from child protective services. If you didn’t […]

The Help You Need To Achieve Your Resolutions

We are two weeks into our resolutions. How are you doing? If you are like me, we are two of the over 145,000,000 Americans who make resolutions to lose weight (21.4%), self-improve (12.8%), make better financial decisions (8.5%), quit smoking (7.1%), spend more time with loved ones (6.2%), provide more service (5.2%) and more. However, […]

Act As If…Today!!!

Experience the fulfillment and happiness of achieving your future goals, your new year’s resolutions TODAY! Over the years I have learned a principle of success called “act as if”. Believe, think, act, dress, talk and feel like someone who has already achieved success. The idea is to begin to program your subconscious to find ways […]

The Power of Accountability

5 Steps to Achieve the Outcomes You Desire Through Greater Responsibility There is great power in being accountable, which means being responsible or answerable, to yourself, your family, your employees, your employer, your faith, your cause, etc. In this article accountability and responsibility are interchangeable. Being accountable will help you be more fulfilled at work […]

Look Ahead

A little over two years ago, I began mountain biking. What began, as an activity to replace playing basketball when my knees began causing me problems, has become a passion that I can’t seem to get enough of. In addition to the health benefits and the low impact on my knees, I love the many […]

5 Suggestions to Achieve Your Dreams

Suggestions to achieve your dreams: 1. Have a big vision for your life. 2. Be teachable and teach others. 3. Be willing to fail. 4. Focus on what is important. 5. Do what you fear. Themes: Vision, achievement, self-development