Virtually no one I know would answer that question positively without some humor or qualification. The reality is that life is about trade-offs we make to achieve what we want. It is about having clear, powerful goals and executing the activities that achieve them. But then why do we come up short? I could have...
Super successful people tie together a series of assignments that stretch them and engage their capabilities; allowing them to advance to whatever level they want. We observe the super-successful master the capabilities to quickly onboard new assignments and make an early impact on their organization. All jobs are now roughly 2-3 year assignments. For example,...
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The saying is true that you first need to give in order to gain. Real success doesn’t come from a miracle in a single day. But it doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of all the other aspects of your life to reach it. You don’t have to give up everything that brings happiness...
You probably consider yourself a pretty good listener. You go through your day, interacting with co-workers, friends and family members. And you think you’re actually listening to the other person. But are you really giving them your full attention? With so many distractions and interruptions around us, it can be hard to capture everything a...
Today we're featured on Shake Off The Grind. If you'd like to read the entire post, click the link to visit their site. Thanks! If you’re not heading into work with a spring in your step, it might be time to stop wishing for things to change and begin creating some happiness instead. A leader...
Everyone experiences some degree of workplace stress, but over time, even small stressors can take a big toll on your physical and mental health, eventually leading to exhaustion and burnout. You can help prevent burnout by establishing a daily meditation routine: even just a few minutes a day can provide real benefits. Studies have shown...
Communication is at the top of the list of things humans spend a majority of their time engaged in, but it also tends to be one of our greatest weaknesses as well. A new book called Shut Up and Say Something by Karen Friedman delves into the most common mistakes people make when communicating...
When you meet someone for the first time, one question gets asked more than any other. What do you do? A typical response you get is the title of their position and the company they work for. But is this really the answer? When you say it like that, it's like saying your identity belongs...
Today's guest post comes from Adrian Smith writes for such prestigious publications as Labor-Arbitration.com- his main interest is in helping labor arbitrators to do their jobs better. A persons handshake says worlds about them, and whether the handshake engaged individuals realize it or not, the handshake is a major factor in the way each person...
