I respect and enjoy creative people. I have high admiration for their passion, energy and for what they contribute to society. I also know that absolutely no one, including even the most highly creative people, are “self-made” or became who they are all by themselves. We all build on those who came before us and those who have taught, led, mentored and influenced us along the way. Behind and within the most creative are many, many sources of inspiration, education and influence.
When it comes to work satisfaction, financial compensation has long been regarded as one of the most important motivating factors. It’s assumed that if people aren’t compensated well for the work they do, they won’t be happy. In contrast, another popular conviction is that finding joy and purpose in your work is even more important
There are a lot of things in this world over which we have little or no control. We have little, and many times no control over weather, some illnesses, traffic, the attitudes and actions of other people, and the cost of necessities such as fuel and groceries. The reality is that sometimes, a significant
As a leader, you’ve undoubtedly experienced the difficult but exhilarating task of drawing in new customers, clients, or team members. You understand the challenges and the critical importance of getting new, valuable people on board with your product, service, or organization. But what do you do once you have them? What about after you’ve
Why not do both and thereby substantially multiply your impact? Be a positive, inspirational source of light – and intentionally surround yourself with those whose light you wish to reflect.
Whenever you first begin a new pursuit, whether it’s building a new business, working on an advanced degree, changing careers, training for an athletic event, or anything else, it’s easy to get discouraged when you think about how many steps are involved and how far away your goal appears to be. I believe that
I have always believed that there is far more to gain from focusing on and leveraging your strengths than fixating on and continually trying to fix your weaknesses. Have you ever experienced a performance review where your supervisor spent the first five minutes acknowledging and praising your strengths and what you’ve done right, then
While we all appreciate hearing the words, “Thank you,” the value of this simple phrase can vary greatly from one utterance to another. We all know that when those words pass some lips, they mean very little, while those same words can mean the world coming from someone else. Context matters greatly when it comes
