This year, Today Show’s Natalie Morales said her 2014 resolution is to live in the present. She said it so fast, that I’m not sure she even took it seriously. Living in the present sounds like such a simple goal – unless you’ve tried to achieve it. If you have, you know how difficult fully […]
Read More →This year, Today Show’s Natalie Morales said her 2014 resolution is to live in the present. She said it so fast, that I’m not sure she even took it seriously. Living in the present sounds like such a simple goal – unless you’ve tried to achieve it. If you have, you know how difficult fully […]
Read More →Living in the present sounds like such a simple goal – unless you’ve tried it. If you have, you know how difficult fully experiencing NOW can be. In our professional and personal lives, it seems like a luxury to stop and focus exclusively on what we’re doing right here, right now. Too often, we devote too much time […]
Read More →Is Your Young Staff Turning Off Your Valued Clients? Recently a client told me that they removed the furniture from their reception area because a group of young external consultants were using it as if they were in their living room. Lounging on the sofas with laptops in hand. Working with their feet on the […]
Read More →At times like these, fear of getting sick, of losing a job or a business can be overwhelming. Meditation and mindfulness are among the healthiest ways to manage this natural response to threat. Steven Cohen, co-founder of Meditation4Leadership, says most of us let our emotional states linger longer than necessary. We replay our fear or anger […]
Read More →In a recent New York Times article, Simran Sethi spoke to a therapist, a scholar, a monk and a CEO about what it means to be good. Here are a few ways they say we can bring our best to everything we do. Be kind. Kindness lies at the heart of goodness. Know that being kind may require […]
Read More →When someone asks how you are, do you launch into a litany of reasons that you’re crazy busy to overwhelmed? Do you tick off the many competing priorities that keep you from catching your breath or relaxing? Do you talk about being jealous of people who find time to exercise, entertain or garden? Or how you’d do things differently if only […]
Read More →Scientists are working to uncover the impact of showing gratitude. It turns out that saying thank you is more than polite. It can have a lasting impact on our physical and psychological wellbeing. Numerous studies show that expressing and experiencing gratitude increases satisfaction, vitality, hope and optimism. It also decreases levels of depression, anxiety, envy, […]
Read More →“Have a vision. Be demanding.” Those are the words of Colin Powell, the first African American appointed U.S. Secretary of State. Vision is a practical necessity for individuals and businesses. A great source of inspiration, vision is also the basis for developing strategy, setting goals and establishing plans of action. In our personal and professional […]
Read More →Whether delivering a keynote address, facilitating a workshop, or coaching a leader, people often talk about what they have to lose if they pursue certain courses of action. What if I pursue a career move that comes my way? Should I go back to school, or turn down a new opportunity that has been presented to […]
Read More →Abraham Maslow’s approach to psychology was unique. He was the man responsible for identifying our “Hierarchy of Needs,” which describes how human beings prioritize getting their needs met. His diagram placed the most pressing “psychological” or basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid. Breathing, food, water, sex and sleep are among the basic needs […]
Read More →Abraham Maslow’s approach to psychology was unique. He studied people who were psychologically healthy, living and performing at their peak. He called them self-actualizers. See how many strengths of self-actualized people you possess: Live in the present moment, the now, not the past or future. Self and other accepting. Spontaneous. […]
Read More →Busy professionals often attribute stubborn extra pounds to an ultra busy professional life or an incredibly hectic travel schedule that leaves no time to focus on fitness. But, what if you could use your mind to change your body, without a trip to the gym? It is possible says researcher at the University of California, […]
Read More →What if you could use your mind to change your body, without a trip to the gym?
Read More →When was the last time you looked back on your life and reviewed the road you’ve traveled? Doing so may open the door to a new story and fresh awareness of important “pivot points” in your life.
Read More →Individuals and organizations wrestle with the Illusion – one of the LIES That Limit™ – that things are not supposed to change. Attachment to this false idea is time- and energy-consuming. It often leads to a drop in productivity and effectiveness.
Read More →You’re walking a wonderful new path of financial self-awareness and responsibility. You’ve taken two very important steps on this journey. Guest Blogger Steven Girard is back with the next steps that will empower you with a new perspective on reaching your goals.
Read More →From Guest Blogger Tom Finn Tom Finn is the author of Are You Clueless?, a guide for leaders who serve multicultural customers and employees, and is a fellow dreamer. You can order the book at areyouclueless.com. He also coaches executives on how to handle pressure and heavy responsibility (lifelineconsulting.com). What if our dreams were a […]
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