The Difference Dilemma As we step into a new year, there is a sense of fresh beginnings. Psychologists call it the Fresh Start Effect. We have visions of things being different and we capture that optimism in resolutions to do something different. While early...
Intentional Professionalism As you well know, high professionalism isn’t automatic. If you demonstrate high professionalism, it is because you intentionally do so with skill, discipline and self control. If you practice professionalism on a regular basis, it becomes a...
Prepare Now As you think about the remaining weeks of 2023, how could you spend them to produce maximum benefit to you and your clients? One thought is to invest yourself now into making 2024 a great year. You may want to consider what your best colleagues do. For the...
Considerations Many professionals hope to be promoted. And soon. They see the next level as a marker that shows they are progressing. The increased compensation and stature are nice, too. That said, sometimes, leaders hesitate promoting because some candidates just...
The Belief The more days I live, the more convinced I am that everyone has their own contributions to make that are helpful to others and meaningful to themselves. Their purpose is beyond having a job and earning a paycheck. This is the fundamental belief that drives...
What Matters I came across an interesting report last month that piqued my interest. The Pew Research Center conducted a survey last spring of over 5,000 US adults, asking questions about the future of the family. One of the sections of inquiry is entitled, “What...