There is nothing worse than having to listen to someone who constantly complains, whether your spouse, a relative, or friend. But, to me, it's worse when you encounter someone in the workplace who can't seem to find anything good in .... anything. Workplace complainers can be dangerous as their negativity can pervade all spaces in …
Be of Service To Others To Enhance Your Career
This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking to members of my local Kiwanis Club; for those not familiar, Kiwanis is focused on helping children. Their motto is: "Serving the children of the world, one child and one community at a time." I was very impressed with their mission, as well as recognition they give, …
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Time to Go Do Your Best Work – Start Off the Week ‘Right’
Here we are at another new month - time isĀ really flying by. Being that this is the first Monday of the new month, and new week, decide that it's time to do your best work. You're probably thinking, 'I always do my best work,' but do you? There are very few who really are …
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If You Don’t Believe in You, Who Will?
There is have a trend that I see when coaching clients, and that is the belief that they are not a good person, that they have good managerial skills, or that they can achieve the very things they say they want. They don't have self-efficacy, which is the fundamental belief that you can. It breaks …
What Transformations Will You Make in the Second Quarter?
This is the last month of March and the first quarter of the year; wow, how time does fly. So, what transformations will you make in these next quarter of the year? April is right around the corner so this is timely. Getting a head start, if you haven't yet, will get your feet on …
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He Did “WHAT” to Get Hired as an Intern on Jimmy Fallon?
If you're a Harry Potter fan at all, then you must love Daniel Radcliffe, who portrayed the young wizard. But who knew he was a fan of rap and has developed this skill. A must watch video on YouTube is of Daniel rapping on the Jimmy Fallon show; if you haven't seen it, here is …
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Spring is In The Air – Or Is It?
Today is the first day of Spring, the time when flowers bloom and the birds return; a time of warmer weather and hopefulness for the good times. Living here in Florida, we are having great Spring weather, with the temperatures in the 70's & 80's (I'm loving my low electric bill). But this is not …
A Strategy to Deal with Overwhelm
Do you every feel overwhelmed? I'm sure we've all felt this way, at time or another. But how do you deal with it? I find that a lot of my clients, and my students, report an inability to handle these feelings of overwhelm, which begs the question: is it the tasks that need to get …
Time to “March” Forward
Another month is upon us. How are you doing on those goals you've developed? Do you have any way to track your progress? Don't lose hope if you have to answer, 'what goals?' With a new month comes new hope for a better future. The month of March is a great way to move forward …
Dealing with Disappointment in Others
I feel as if I'm writing this with a heavy heart; my idea of doing a weekly profile of various industries was going really well since the beginning of the year....until now. I have approached people I've known, who are making it 'big' in their respected industries, but have been very disappointed in the responses …
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