Personally, I don't abide by the tradition of new year's resolutions. I agree, that the beginning of the year is a good time to take an...

When we perform a random act of kindness the 'good feeling' effect will endure for hours after the event happened. Try helping a stranger...

It is the easiest way to find a sense of presence. Whether you are smiling to yourself or to another person it does not matter. When you...

Look for the good. Too many managers focus on what's wrong when working with their team. Focus on the good and then let the team tell you...

Do you believe there is a toxic culture within your company? Can the culture be right-sided when leadership is apart of the toxicity? A...

I am frequently asked what the key is to time management. Most everyone has too much to do in the first place, and many bosses can't help...

We make choices every day. Most days we choose to do the same thing, the same way and we are happy with those choices. Comfortable. It is...

“Bravery is being the only one who knows you are afraid.” —Franklyn P. Jones I recently had lunch with a friend and I was sharing with...

Altruism is basically giving for the sake of giving. You don’t expect anything in return And then there’s reciprocal altruism which is...

Many people are thinking about what they stand to lose instead of what they stand to gain. From the beginning we fear the unknown and...

What to look for when you need to hire really great people? Look to get the best in three key buckets to create your team. First, you...

Do you ever find yourself reflecting on the past, trying to figure out how you got to where you are today? Trying to remember if there...

"Must be an effective communicator." This is listed in almost every executive job posting that I read. Most executives believe that they...

This week, I was introduced to the philosophy of Stoicism. Stoicism was founded in early 3rd century BC. This is clearly not a new way of...

We all have blind spots. As human beings it is difficult for us to see our blind spots because of denial, which is much easier than...

What is the single most important trait of a good leader? Trustworthiness Those who can successfully persuade others to trust them and...

When there is a season change, it is in our nature to do a bit of a self reflection, too. A check in with ourselves to see where we are...

Luxury is for anyone that can afford it. Most of us relate to it as great comfort and extravagant living, designer brands and expensive...

I have recently taken note of numerous postings regarding 'joy' versus 'happy'. Apparently, there is a big difference, even though by...

Self care is the connection to self. It is not just applicable to your personal life, it is a necessity in your work life. Below are some...