You May Have Been Deceived

The Deception There is so much talk about finding the ideal, the perfect, the complete. And rightly so—we want the best we can be, have or achieve. This is a natural drive that most of us have and what motivates and inspires us to grow, innovate and pursue. However,...

Conflict Or A Problem?

Conflict Or Problem How you view a situation determines your mental and emotional state about it and drives certain behaviors that either help or hinder finding solutions. Whenever you encounter a disagreement with a colleague or client, do you view it as a conflict...

When We Disappoint Ourselves

We Disappoint Ourselves As professionals, we are constantly having to address stress, whether it’s induced by work, home or other personal adversities. But one area where we create stress is when we disappoint ourselves. What Is Disappointment? Disappointment is felt...

A Job That Matters

Do You Like What You Do? When you ask your employees what matters to them, what do they tell you? Besides compensation, what else are they looking for? What else matters to them? Do they like what they do? Survey Results In researching one of my upcoming presentations...

Bad Habits Return When Stressed

Bad Habits Return Whenever we experience stressful times, we typically fall prey to previous habits that are longer (or were never) good for us. For instance, when stressed, our eating habits often leave us and we return to former habits that are ingrained in our...