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Another week has begun – does time seem to be moving faster these days? This means that it's time to "hit the gas" and rock these next few weeks. . Whatever is on your 'To Do' list can get accomplished - if you make the decision and commitment to get them done and you take …
9 Tips for Handling Frustration in a Healthy Way Are you feeling frustrated? Chances are you’ve been here before. You’ve probably even worked out some coping strategies for when you’re stressed. The problem is, some of those strategies aren’t the best, a fact you’re already aware of. Handling stress in healthy ways is an ongoing …
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I have been seeing a major trend lately that has nothing to do with the pandemic. The problems is self-defeating behavior which is preventing people from going after what they want in life, whether that is their career, their business, or life in general. I have been interacting with many business owners from around the …
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If you feel like life has become predictable, unfulfilling, and boring, maybe it’s time for a fresh start. Deciding to make a change doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside down, but it is an opportunity to stand back and revise your current way of life. Whether it’s a lifestyle, location, or …
I've see it over and over again - someone coming for help to deal with the job they say they hate. It didn't seem to be what they expected, or thought, and they don't know how to deal with this sad fact. Often, these individuals are having mood issues, i.e. feeling sad, anxious, angry, frustrated, …
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Leaders, in their role with all of the tasks and responsibilities they shoulder, need to be self-motivated. Motivation is that drive or urge that gets things done. Leaders need to tap into their intrinsic needs, which meets needs within, while extrinsic needs are gained outside. Mindset is a big factor in motivation; the more positive …
When we think of good leaders, there are several that come to mind: Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Sir Richard Branson, and John Maxwell. What makes them so 'good'? In addition to creating profitable and well-known companies, they all have strict daily habits that they live(d) by. Leading is a big responsibility and the world lays …
If you aspire to be in a leadership role, do you know what skills you need and that are desired and valued to be truly effective in the role? If you are currently in a leader role, I'd ask the same question. I look at this as a three- level answer: new or emerging leaders, …
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I mentioned yesterday that a good portion of individuals who either are in leadership roles, or who want to be, don't pay attention to the type of leadership style they want to portray. I'm not sure many know that there are leadership models to adopt and follow, that lead to leadership effectiveness, which include: Trait …
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You can't go a day without reading of some story on leadership - the good, the bad, the ugly. Why is there so much focus given to this topic? If the leadership development industry is a $billion dollar one, then why so we still have ineffective leaders at the helm? Why does this lead to …
