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- 5 Reflective Questions for Leaders on Values and Virtues - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Frank BucaroIn these challenging times for many businesses, leaders need to periodically take a step back and spend time in reflection as to what their real influence is in their respective workplaces. Take time at the beginning and at the end of each day to ponder on how well you’ve done in staying true to ...
Views: 2323 - Entitlement Mentality: Has The Internet Created An Entitlement Mentality? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one liked a certain song in the past, they would either have had to wait for it to be on the radio or they would have had to go and buy it. However, in today’s world, one no longer needs to buy a song; the only thing they need to do is to go onto the internet and to do a search. And after ...
Views: 2316 - Are You Staying Focused ? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Dr. Robin RushloToday I start with a quote. “Lay hold of today's task and you will not depend so much upon tomorrow's.” Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4B.C.–65A.D.) Roman philosopher and statesman Spring is almost here. You can feel it in the air. With spring all kinds of reasons to put off working your business ...
Views: 2311(3 votes) - Top 10 Reasons to Be Ethical and Live with Integrity - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tracy PhaupChoosing to live ethically and with integrity isn't for the faint of heart. It means making choices and dealing with consequences that choosing to lie might help you avoid, at least in the short-term. Here are the top 10 reasons why it's worth the time and energy. 1. It's a ...
Views: 2309(5 votes) - Random Acts of Kindness and Pay it Forward - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonYou can actually push the envelope in your life a bit more by practicing good deeds for no seemingly special or specific reason. One very powerful action and attitude you can embrace is the practice of random acts of kindness while also creating the pay-it-forward system of living. Random ...
Views: 2308 - Cracking the Int-egg-rity Egg - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerTwo of the issues I often hear from my clients are: what’s the process for figuring out what values I feel accurately reflect what’s most important to me, and how can I pass them along to my children in a way that will make them more powerful? Our values define our character—the code of ...
Views: 2304 - Boundaries: Why Do Some People Blame Others For How They Feel? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one takes responsibility for how they feel, they are going to be seen as mature and self aware. And yet when one doesn’t take responsibility for how they feel in the majority of cases, they are likely to be seen as lacking awareness and being undeveloped. But while an outside observer ...
Views: 2298 - Choose Your Friends Wisely - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Albert GaroliThis article is a continuation of a previous one entitled “You Are Who You Frequent” in which the focus was directed to overcoming one’s negative habits by changing or reformatting a social group. Your social network is a sum of the members of your family and the people with whom you work, ...
Views: 2295(7 votes) - Keep Mother Nature in mind when maintaining a garden - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGardens can be wonderful to soothe the soul and provide many therapeutic benefits. The physical benefits may be getting some fresh air and exercise. A garden brings together the wholeness of mind, body and spirit which is essential for well-being and healing. Along with having a wonderful ...
Views: 2295(2 votes) - Work-Life Balance and Your Hierarchy of Values - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Marc de BruinA typical weekend morning discussion in our household. Our 11-year old daughter: “can I ring a friend to play with?” We: “that’s okay, but you first have to clean up your room. You promised us yesterday you’d have it done by last night, and it’s still a mess”. A big –as we call it- Neanderthal ...
Views: 2293 - YES, but .... What is your excuse? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Suzi MorrisWhen I hear this expression, I become intensely interested. I really want to hear what follows the “Yes, BUT” because it always amazes me - the excuses people choose to use to keep themselves stuck. I find it incredible that people are happy to just sit with the excuse and not think about ...
Views: 2285(2 votes) - The dreaded word - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Kevin AbdulrahmanLet's look at this much dreaded word. F.A.I.L.U.R.E Is it really that bad? Having trained tens of thousands of people around the globe, the answer usually varies depending on who you talk to, their upbringing and their culture. This usually determines their views on failure. Over all ...
Views: 2273(2 votes) - Are You In The Habit Of Showing Up? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’ve recently been trying to get ahold of someone to come and take a look at a problem I’m having with my roof. I’ve left three messages with this particular company, and none have been returned. Similarly, a few months ago I needed to get a potential moisture problem in my basement looked at. I ...
Views: 2269(2 votes) - How to Get Away With Using a Fake ID? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2019 from Alvina JenniferWe all go through a phase in our lives where we wish we were 21. It can be because you want to drink alcohol or party at a club but the fun can be ruined because you are not old enough. Fake ID is what you would need in such a situation. Latest technologies have made it easier to acquire a ...
Views: 2261(1 vote) - What can we learn from making mistakes? - by Submitted on May 22, 2014 from Larry CraneWe all know what a mistake is so there is no reason to offer the dictionary’s version of this reality. Mistakes offer us an opportunity to examine our thinking and discover what aspect(s) of our projects could be done differently, positively, therefore resulting in improved outcomes. Mistakes ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - Asking Questions - Dealing with Challenges - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Awais AsifEveryday, as we walk our daily routine, there is a constant internal dialogue happening. Whether we are working, relaxing, having meals or taking a walk, our mind is prevailed by this never ending chain of questions. It is very significant to ask questions and it is very important to try to ...
Views: 2255 - Did You Divorce Your Business Plan? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Ann PottsThe title of this article assumes you have actually created a business plan at some point. Though truth be told, many small business owners never do. And even in large organizations where strategic plans are an annual tradition, leaders often put them on the shelf once it’s done. Why do we ...
Views: 2251(1 vote) - Listen Up (2013), Part 2 - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from nancy traversCouples who learn to actively, mindfully listen to one another have a better chance of having a deep, intimate relationship. It makes sense: When you listen well enough to understand your partner’s point of view, you understand him or her better, and the bond between you strengthens. So how ...
Views: 2235(2 votes) - Cleaning the Rooms of Your Life Can Give You Greater Enjoyment and Expansion - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Jacqueline VanCampenIt was 9 am and I had two hours to organize the house and run to the store to get some snacks to serve a couple of friends who were coming over, all while trying to keep my two kids entertained and out of my way. I stopped for a moment thinking which part of the house to do first. I chose to ...
Views: 2233 - ***Whose Life Are You Living? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Judi MoreoToday’s society places us in many different rolls. We are the friend, the spouse, the parent or child, the employer or team member. We change our behaviors and personas to fit our different and evolving rolls and responsibilities. Like changing our clothes to fit the weather or activity, we ...
Views: 2232 - Seven Is the Number of Completion - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from Candace HouseDo you feel like your life is spinning off kilter? Are you left feeling as if something is missing? Here are 7 steps to help you to find your way. 1. Know What You Want. Many professionals choose their careers because someone told them they would be good in a particular field. Another is ...
Views: 2205(6 votes) - Growing Your Business: 7 Tips to Gracefully Manage the Awkward Stage - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonWhen you first learn a new skill, what does it feel like? Can you remember? Are you like a duck that on the surface of the water appears unruffled but who is paddling away furiously underwater? We will take a further look at this with a "human" example. When you are first learning a new dance - ...
Views: 2202(3 votes) - Self-Accountability Empowers Solopreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Young KimHaving a strong sense of self-accountability is the cornerstone of success and productivity. Self-accountability simply means you are holding yourself responsible for your successes and failures. Most of us feel a sense of accountability towards our managers, co-workers, clients, customers, ...
Views: 2202(4 votes) - An Oath To You - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Womens Recreation, Inc.I take an oath to you. What exactly does an oath mean? It is a solemn promise to fulfill a pledge and it usually involves invoking a witness. There all types of people in all different professions that take an oath. Some people don’t need to take an oath. They live every single day as if the ...
Views: 2196(2 votes) - The Pat on the Back - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Dr. Len LopezThere is nothing better than having someone verbally "pat you on the back." It doesn’t matter what the pat on the back is for…you just know that it makes you feel good, lifts you up and boosts your spirit. It would be great if we all had someone give us a verbal ‘pat on the back’ every day, ...
Views: 2186(5 votes) - Personal Transformation: From Victim to Victor - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Leslie FiegerIn every moment we each make choices that are critical to our individual and collective futures. Yes, you too. Even though you may not be conscious of this. Most of your choices are, in fact, not conscious or intentional. They are habitual. About 60,000 thoughts pass through your mind every ...
Views: 2183 - Responsibility: The Taboo Of Responsibility - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperThe title of this article might seem out of place and even slightly unnecessary. You might be wondering how a word of such meaning, can be used to describe something as normal as responsibility. There might also be the chance of your thoughts being along the same lines as what I am about to ...
Views: 2183 - I feel the earth move under my feet: a story about resilience? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Rob White“It was 1:00 a.m. Who the hell is calling me at this hour!?” Who? Oh, just my neighbor in California (I was in Boston at the time). He called to tell me that an earthquake had moved under their feet out there, and reduced my 48 single-family home development in Watsonville to a pile of ...
Views: 2179(2 votes) - A Day in the Life of a Conscious Woman - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from SUZANNE MOLINO SINGLETONWhat does it mean to be a conscious human being? This isn’t exactly the opposite of being unconscious as in BAM! - someone knocks you out - but almost. The best parallel I can think of is kids - such oblivious little mortals. They will step on your foot without knowing it, butt in front of you ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - Your Reputation Precedes You - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2009 from Dave TamkinI've been blessed to play with many musicians over the years. Some have been cool as hell and others with their enlarged ego and elevated sense of self entitlement I'll never forget. I have shared a beer or two with some, and others I've finished off the bottle of Sir Daniels both on stage and ...
Views: 2175(2 votes) - Self Talk Tips - How to Banish Negative Self Talk in 3 Proven Steps - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Michelle PrinceThoughts have power. They drive our decisions, our goals, our dreams, and ultimately our lives. Are you living the life you've always dreamed of living? If not, then what were you thinking? What were you telling yourself all these years to get where you are today? Did you believe you were ...
Views: 2171(1 vote) - Is The Truth Always True? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Bruno GideonThe article below is taken from Bruno’s Minute, a weekly newsletter that is enjoyed by more than 50,000 readers worldwide. Bruno writes about issues that we can all relate to in terms of both our personal and professional lives. His newsletter is intended to inspire and motivate readers. ...
Views: 2168 - The Squawk Heard 'Round the World - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Rob WhiteWith summer approaching, I suspect there will be a lot of buzz about the best ways to travel with kids. Kid-friendly airlines. Kid-friendly airports. Kid-friendly hotels, and the like. I wish someone would write about parrot-friendly travel. Parrot-friendly airlines. Parrot-friendly airports. ...
Views: 2152 - 3 Critical Steps to Starting a Personal Development Program RIGHT - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Danish AhmedHi there everyone!! The multitude of personal development programs available in the market is vast and overwhelming. How do we know which programs are right for us? What can we do to maximize the benefits of a self-improvement course? Here are three steps that I've discovered to be crucial in ...
Views: 2147(1 vote) - How I can choose an engagement ring without burning a hole in my pocket?. - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2012 from albert K JohnThere are certain guidelines one can follow. Many brides-to-be will have to decide what is in it that they want when buying a ring engagement. You will need to consider the cost, which is the foremost rule and a basic one to follow. Avoid the notion that big and quantity is all you have to it ...
Views: 2147(2 votes) - The Chase Without the Dream - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Lyndsey ShafferIf you feel as though your constant work and effort are to no avail, you may not possess a clear enough vision for yourself. Do you take inspired action or have you merely busied yourself with tasks seemingly related to your dreams? Do you know what has prompted you to take action and pursue ...
Views: 2147(2 votes) - Business Ethics Guidelines: An Ethical Action Test From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2007 from J. Glenn EbersoleEach of us is ultimately responsible for our own actions. Although in today’s business world, I imagine many skeptics would take exception to that statement because there is evidence that people are not held accountable for their actions, even when they are unethical. And even more disturbing, ...
Views: 2146 - The Purpose of External Accountability is... - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Tom WeberI asked the question “What is the purpose of external accountability?” Many of you didn’t have an answer, and if you are like most people you were wondering why I included the word “external” in the question. Well, today the answer shall be revealed. And it will change the way you feel when ...
Views: 2143(1 vote) - Letting Go of Accumulated Excess Energy - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Mette MullerHolding on to excess energy, whether you dwell on your own and/or what you continually pick up from others, is a guaranteed recipe for feeling stressed out, run-down and even angry or resentful. To put it simply: It’s just not healthy. The human body was made to conduct energy, not trap it in, ...
Views: 2140 - Music Mastery and Confidence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Drew GerberWhen students master a piece of music that seemed at first impossible, they develop confidence and persistence that can help them in academics and whatever they set out to do. I have seen this again and again teaching violin at the St. Louis School of Music. Students who apply themselves ...
Views: 2132(2 votes) - Do your business and succeed, or get off the pot - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonBusiness and financial uncertainty is certain... just like taxes are. And between you and me, if you are wondering how you can create a positive, lasting impact when your world may look and feel shaky instead of solid, here is the answer: You, the small business owner, need to become ...
Views: 2131(2 votes) - Watching TV and the Fine Art of Wasting Time - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from David PetersAccording to Nielson Media Research, in 2007 Men watched over 4 1/2 hours and women watched over 5 hours of TV per day. Is that too much? You decide... Let's call it 5 hours watching per day. I'm going to do the math for you, five hours per day equals: * 35 hours per week * 140+ ...
Views: 2113 - ***Laid Off? Ask Yourself These Important Questions - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Arleen HannichHave you ever noticed that "good" things often come out of "bad" things? Events or situations we see as disasters in our life can actually change our life in profound and wonderful ways. I believe layoffs offer many individuals a sacred opportunity to re-examine their lives. For many of us, ...
Views: 2108(1 vote) - 40 Powerful Ways to Self Sabotage Your Success - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Troyann WilliamsBefore we begin our journey through the 40 powerful ways you can self-sabotage your own success, let's take a moment to define "self-sabotage". Self-sabotage is most recognizable by the experience of an internal "tug-of-war" between having a desire to do something and feeling like you can't ...
Views: 2088 - Dream Blockers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Breanna L. BrownDream blockers, you have them, I have them, we all have them. These are the people in our lives that try to deter us from following our dreams. These people are normally compromised of our, family members, friends, relationship partners, co-workers, etc. Unlike any average hater, who is always ...
Views: 2082 - How a Mistake Can Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Carrie GreeneI read an article the other day about a teapot that J. C. Penny is selling. Apparently someone thought it looked like Hitler. J. C. Penny dealt with the matter immediately. They apologized and said that any resemblance is completely unintentional. The article went on to discuss other ...
Views: 2069(1 vote) - Repressed Emotions: How Can Someone Know If They Have Repressed Emotions? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2014 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough emotions are meant to flow, this is not something that always happens. This is not to say that one should always express how they feel; as this is not always going to be appropriate. What it will involve, is for one to accept how they feel and then to contain their emotional ...
Views: 2066 - Master Your Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2007 from alex blackwellStay within your limitations and stay centered to stay on course. Too often we allow our emotions to control and dictate the scope and outcome of our lives. Our emotions sometimes tend to get out in front of us when we need to control the pace and purpose of our lives in order to realize and ...
Views: 2062 - Healing: What Actually Works? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to healing ones childhood pain or in healing the pain that has come about through later life experiences; there are many techniques and methods out there. And each one of these is often described as the one and only way. So based on this, if one was to use this method, it would ...
Views: 2060 - Having Respect For Others: 6 Benefits For Life Upgrade - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2011 from Tina JanelleHaving respect for others sets you up for increased success in life. The more you extend this respect throughout your life, the more you can benefit. Having respect for others lays the path for a more convenient life; a life outside of isolation where others are willing to play a part in your ...
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