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Leadership Transformation - by Dr. Joseph Riggio- Who Are You Failing to Honor by Listening to Your Fears? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Sue KochEvery time I hit the pavement I delight in how great running is for stress relief, meditation, feeling freedom and nature (which in Chicago could be joyous or extremely irritating, even within minutes of one another…) but ultimately, for the process of generating unexpected ideas, and on ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - How to Stay Open During Times of Change - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Lynn Fishman RNOne of the keys that I have found helps me immensely during periods of change, is the ability to surrender to what is, no matter how unsettling it may feel. I simply allow the situation to become part of the greater plan. I remain flexible and shift gears if necessary, perhaps revaluating my ...
Views: 1590(2 votes) - So You Want to be an Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Cynthia KocialskiYou’ve reached a crossroad in your career. Maybe you want to reap greater rewards for your hard work, or you’re tired of working for someone else, or you want to determine your own destiny. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to start your own company and be an entrepreneur. How do you get ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Dating and Grief - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Sandy ClendenenDating and Grief By Sandy Clendenen About a year after my husband died I began feeling extremely restless. Grief kept my mind skittering from one thing to another. Although these restless feelings were confusing, they were at least a bit of a relief from the heaviness of grief’s deep ...
Views: 1584(3 votes) - How Do Your Dots Connect? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Paul MonaxI recently stumbled across an amazing video of the Stanford University Commencement speech from 2005 given by Steve Jobs. It is only 15 minutes long, but yet it is very powerful. In his speech, Steve tells 3 different stories about his life. The first one being about connecting the dots of ...
Views: 1577 - Ordinary People | Extraordinary Success - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Manoj GuptaWhen I started reading business books, one of the genre I picked up was biographies/life stories/success stories of successful people. Gates! Jobs! Buffet! But not all of us can be those people; nor will our circumstances be the same as theirs when they were able to achieve phenomenal ...
Views: 1573 - Happily Ever After: Tips for Prince William and Kate - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Phyllis GoldbergThe 19th century English poet, Lord Alfred Tennyson, put this universal truth in writing: "In the spring, a young man's fancy lightly turn to thoughts of love." And there's no better time of the year for a royal wedding! Apparently the April 29, 2011 marriage of Prince William of Wales and Kate ...
Views: 1572 - Risk, Reward & Resilience - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from paige arnof-fennI am a long time fan of late night television and wanted to get David Letterman as our graduation speaker (we had Tip O’Neill). I loved Johnny Carson and watched him religiously. His retirement was the end of an era, Jay Leno is fine but he is no Johnny Carson. I did love Wynton Marsalis and ...
Views: 1572 - Change Your Life - What's Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Liz CopelandYou may have set our New Year’s resolutions and are determined that this year it will be different. But take yourself forward to December 2010 - will you be looking back on this year the way you looked back on the last one? Will your dreams and goals be recognised? Will you be looking back on ...
Views: 1571(1 vote) - Are You Ready to Evolve? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from James LeGrandLife is change. Our lives ceaselessly change every second we live within it. When a species that walks this planet encounters a significant change species-wide, we call that change evolution. As human beings, we have gone through several such evolutions. Some of those changes were physical ...
Views: 1570(2 votes) - Do You LOVE or HATE New Year Resolutions? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2016 from Nicola BeerI tend to find like marmite, garlic or someone packing your bags at the supermarket, people either love or hate the concept of making new year’s resolutions. Working with hundreds of people through relationship issues, there is often one in a couple one who loves to plan, organise and ...
Views: 1570 - How Anticipating Future Problems With Powerful Estate Planning Documents Can Save You Time and Money - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2012 from John MartinIn the world of estate planning, the best offense to changes in the law and life circumstances is usually a good defense. Rather than running to court or the drafting attorney each time a crisis occurs, estate plans can be drafted “defensively,” such that several escape hatches or ...
Views: 1570 - Be an Indispensable Linchpin to the Right People - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Young KimIf you are reading this blog, you have probably at one point either heard of, or read the Seth Godin's book, "Linchpin". If you haven't read it yet, here's the highlight: be indispensable. I would take it another step, and say that you need to be indispensable to the right people. I had a ...
Views: 1559(3 votes) - New Energy-Old Energy - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroNew Energy-Old Energy Are you in a space where confusion seems to rule lately? Has something ended in your life, or needs to end, and you’re just not sure what to think or where to turn? The Universal energy of last week was very powerful with the full moon on Thursday and then 11-11-11 ...
Views: 1554 - Who’s in the Driver’s Seat of Your Life? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Cindy Powers ProsorLet’s say you’re ready to leave an uninspiring job that is not in line with your values. Part of you knows how to gather valuable information, helping you to responsibly make this decision. From here, you check out the job market and work on your resume. You begin talking to trusted friends ...
Views: 1553(1 vote) - How important is an Ethical Will to Boomer Women? Very. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothEthical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones. Another term for Ethical Wills ...
Views: 1552(4 votes) - Three Simple Ways to Experience More Joy, Fulfillment & Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Larry FreeborgIn all the years that I have been working with solo entrepreneurs and my coaching clients, I‘m always amazed at how many of them believe that making a lot of money will bring them more joy, happiness and fulfillment. Well, I am here to tell you: nothing could be further from the truth! It ...
Views: 1548 - Victim versus Victor - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Karin VoloMaking the Conscious Choice to Win! How many times have you blamed someone or something else for a problem in your life? We’ve all done it and we are conditioned to do this. It is a natural reaction…yet it is one that harms us in so many ways. Blaming others automatically puts you in a ...
Views: 1546 - 90 Day Plan - 3 Tools You Need to Guarantee Your Success! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dan PickensFor a 90 day plan to succeed you need to understand that most of the work is done before you get started! Most people fail plans (like the p90x) because they trust that they succeed at random! In reality it's because they are either lazy or don't know any better or both! That's not going ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - The “Just One Thing” Principle - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Zoe RouthWhen I led canoe trips for a living, one of the first things we taught is that you don't need to put that much pressure in your strokes to change the direction you're going. A little does a lot. And the same thing is true for goals. Have you made a resolution or goal for this new year? Most ...
Views: 1542 - Hide & Seek - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Debbie IngleARE YOU HIDING FROM YOUR TRUTH? It’s o.k. I realize that I began participating in the Hide & Seek game in my early 20s. I became President of the Hide & Seek club in my 40s. Let me say this, the internal pain that I felt during my Hide & Seek game was immense yet, I most often ignored the ...
Views: 1539(1 vote) - The Power of Choosing Your Direction - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Melissa HeislerDuring a recent small business event the question was asked, “How many of the businesses present have busing plans?” Only 25% of the businesses there had plans. It was shocking that in this economy businesses were not strategizing on how to grow their business. To grow a business it is ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - Life Expectations, final lesson - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Robert ComraddLife expectations, final lesson We can only get out of life what we put in. A friend told me a story that I like to share. In this small town, a preacher lived on one end of town and the town drunk lived on the other end of town. One day the town-drunk approached Reverend Right’s home; the ...
Views: 1537 - Actions Related to Results - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Jonathan M FlaksYour actions are related to your results. That might seem like a no-brainer, but not everyone always makes a strong connection between their desired outcomes and the actions they take. Ideally you're motivated and energized to get busy and get things done every day, but you might ...
Views: 1536 - How Others React When Your Weight Changes - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stacey GrieveOne of the tendencies of human nature is to compare ourselves with others. Often we will compare ourselves with someone in a worse situation, to make our own seem better. However, remember that just as we are comparing, so are others! As your weight stabilizes, and the new, ideal-weight and ...
Views: 1536(3 votes) - Is Your Life Working Wonderfully? How to Ditch the Fear of Success - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Liz CopelandThere are several ways of getting rid of fear. Some people advocate facing it head on. That kind of person will lead you to the edge of the diving board and then give you a push. No doubt they do the same if you are in front of them with a parachute strapped to your back and hesitating before ...
Views: 1532(1 vote) - From Vision to Reality - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Debbie IngleFeel the anticipation and sense the wisdom. Have you participated in a debriefing? If not, hang on tight. Accountability is about to enter your life and forever change how you choose to participate in your beautiful First Class Female life. A definition of debrief: to assess the results of an ...
Views: 1525 - Do You Get Distracted? How To Get Peaceful Purpose Without Being A Party Pooper - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonHow do you figure out what to do in life and how to do it? Start from your purpose. Get practical practice by choosing three small steps to do for now that matter to you. Then? Do one! Why does this approach work? Because goals matter to your growth. Indeed, goals help you to figure out ...
Views: 1522 - Talking to your senior parents about money - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2013 from Diane QuitmeyerDo you know how to talk to your aging parents about their money? It's always about independence, something seniors do not want to lose. So when do you approach this topic? Have you seen the bills piling up on their table? Have they fallen prey to telephone or internet scams? This is a ...
Views: 1520 - Veterans Torn Between Identities - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2014 from Abigail FazelatEven though veterans are regarded as heroes, are they really? Indeed, they are the ones expressing enough honor and bravery to enlist to defend their nation, even if it means risking their own life. But on the other hand, do heroes kill at all costs, even innocent civilians, even women and ...
Views: 1520 - Psychic Astrology for 2011 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Elissa HeymanPersonal and Spiritual Guidance for 2011 It's first wise to try the impossible if it's what you want to do. Attempt that tricky balancing act; try scaling that alluring mountain. It's very easy to get distracted, it's easy to not listen and miss important directions. Be ruthless about ...
Views: 1519(2 votes) - The Power Of You - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Julie FarhaThe human spirit is amazing and we are witnessing it everywhere these days. People taking charge and creating change in their lives, their countries and their worlds. This is how change occurs for nothing changes until you do. We see this happening currently in different ways. The citizens ...
Views: 1519(3 votes) - Growing Roots in Adopted Homeland - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Bercedeh StarkNew country, new life, new challenges. A person experiences all of these things when he or she decides to migrate, regardless of whether the migration is internal within one's own homeland, or far away to some distant foreign country. Because living in a new place can be an incredible ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - Bank on Exceptionality - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Oluwatobi SoyomboAs I write this, I think of how many dreamers and wishful thinkers we have in this jet age. Active in my thought now is the number of people trying to be who they are not created to be. I hope it’s not strange to you when children identify someone they want to be like in the future. Can you ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Ten Life Lessons Learned from Family Caregivers - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Denise BrownRecently, I led our monthly webinar for professionals working with family caregivers on Caregiving.com. In the webinar, I shared the ten life lessons I learned from working with family caregivers. I thought you’d enjoy them, too. The life lessons I’ve learned from family caregivers ...
Views: 1502 - Embracing Change - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsNothing ever stays the same. Our lives are in a constant state of flux. There are little changes, big changes, changes that we initiate, and unexpected changes that happen to us. One thing is for sure… change is inevitable. Changes – both big and small – lead us into to unknown territory and ...
Views: 1501(3 votes) - The Original sin, part two ( journey out of Eden ) - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Emperor HarvardTHE ORIGINAL SIN... Part 2 ..JOURNEY OUT OF Eden........( genesis3) Last time we considered the first part of the original sin, which was. The loss Of innocence. Eden happens to be the place of purpose, work, and divine assignment. In life, we all have a purpose, a special assignment ...
Views: 1498 - Clarify the Right Relationship with Yourself - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from Val WilcoxAs you travel through life, you’ll want to have a direction to follow. Clarifying what you desire in your life will give you this map. Not only will this aid you in your path, it will also be a guide for who you attract into your life. If your relationships are not bringing you joy and ...
Views: 1493(1 vote) - Finding Your Courage - New Food or Old? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Liz CopelandI was faced with an interesting question from my younger son the other day. He meandered into the kitchen and said was it all right if he used my The New Raw Food Detox Diet book as a plate for his chocolate cake. There were so many things wrong with this question I didn't know where to begin. ...
Views: 1491(3 votes) - Your Life. Your Way. ReDefined: Five Questions for a Successful Career Transition - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Kim CorbinDo you have trouble getting out of bed in the morning? When you think about your upcoming day, do you experience feelings of dread? Are you snarky with people at work & at home? Well, you could be one of the millions of people who are either burned-out or just plain old miserable in their ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Goal Setting - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Suzanne QuinnIn her new book, Own Your Life, 7 Essential Steps to Independence, author, speaker and lawyer Suzanne B. Quinn guides the reader through the seven essential steps to personal and financial security and independence. This article is an excerpt from her book, comprising one of the seven ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - A New Beginning - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Jake TuschinskiWith change comes leaving behind the old and stepping into a new beginning. An ending is what makes the beginning possible. After all, that is the order of things isn’t it? Leaves change and fall from the trees in the autumn only to reemerge in the spring. One day everything seems to be ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - The Time Is Now - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Linda HoughRecently, I’ve been to several gatherings talking with people I’ve newly met. There has been one consistent, pronounced theme to all of our conversations. People are frightened. They are anxiously waiting for things to get back to normal. And I could see that this is keeping them frozen, ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - The Mirror - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Eleanor FineranIt is amazing that we are often confronted with our own issues presented in the guise of other people seeking a solution to their own problems. The advice we give is all too often that which we are hesitant to take ourselves. Perhaps there is more to the life lesson than this simplistic ...
Views: 1469 - “Retirement Would Be a Cinch If I Didn’t Have To Stop Working!” - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Mitchell MilchThe marathon of our working lives can take a huge physical and emotional toll. We can easily seduce ourselves into believing that once we retire we will be much happier without the constant wear and tear on our aging minds and bodies. Sounds logical doesn’t it? Well, as many of us have ...
Views: 1468 - A Powerful Process to Help Transform Your Self–Image - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Liz Fletcher BrownYour self-image is how you see yourself. And that will be the greatest determining factor in your success or failure in every area of your life. But the good news is that you can change it. If your self-image is less than ideal, here is a powerful process you can do at the end of each day to ...
Views: 1464 - Have We Lowered the Bar? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Philip HerrThe term “Lowering the Bar” has its roots in athletic competition. When young athletes are learning to high jump or pole vault, good coaches understand that it is important to give them a goal which is actually attainable. After they master the process of making successful jumps, “the bar” is ...
Views: 1462 - ***Who Are You? Misguided Blockhead or Masterful Wizard? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2013 from Valery SatterwhiteWho are you? Some say that a person is a product of his or her choices. Much like the causality dilemma of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" that evokes questions about life and how the Universe in general began, who you are can be rooted in a circular cause and consequence pattern of ...
Views: 1461(5 votes) - Success and Loss - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanMy brother was diagnosed with cancer in May. By June he had passed away. Initially the situation was one of horror, shock, sadness and anger but as we went through the weeks and as his failing health became more evident, we also realised that anything we needed to talk about would have to be ...
Views: 1459(3 votes) - Success and Who You Are - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanSometimes circumstances give us an opportunity to reflect on where we are and to choose once again how we want to live. Having run a very large business, employing close to a hundred people and turning over many millions, I found myself in a situation where the business no longer existed and my ...
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