I have written on habits many times over the years; it is a subject I return to over and over, because, without question our habits are critical to our success! I absolutely agree with what Australian actor and author Frederick Matthias Alexander once said: “People do not decide their futures; they decide their habits and
Even if you try to avoid conflict and stay out of politics, you can’t help but be aware of the extreme polarization and vocal disagreement rampant in our world these days. Everywhere you turn, every news source you see, there is clear evidence of different viewpoints, opinions, and values. So what happens when you find
One of the very best gifts that we can give to others is absolutely free, and yet extremely valuable. When given thoughtfully and sincerely, this gift will bring smiles and lift spirits. It will not only please and affirm the recipient, but also bring joy and satisfaction to the giver. Giving this gift is like
Several weeks ago I published a pair of articles on self-control and self-discipline. In the second article I offered a very simple summary of the difference between the two traits: “Self-Control is about controlling reactions and keeping urges in check, while Self-Discipline is about persevering and maintaining positive habits.” I went on to explain how these two traits
I don’t know who deserves the credit for originally penning this list of six things mentally strong people do, but when my friend and colleague Dee McCarthy posted the following image to LinkedIn last week, it immediately resonated with me. They move on. They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves. They embrace change. They
I once read an excellent blog post by bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff. Jon made a rather surprising list of all the good things that happen to you when you compare your success to someone else’s. That’s right—good things. Just wait until you see the list! Here it is—I just added a couple things to
As all great leaders know… leaders are not perfect. Try as they might, every leader still has flaws. They still make mistakes. They still fall short. They still have regrets. They still yearn to do better. Every leader is imperfect. So why is it that so many leaders try to appear flawless? While strength and
The late John W. Gardner, a cabinet member who served under President Lyndon B. Johnson, gave us these wise words: “The first and last task of a leader is to keep hope alive—the hope that we can finally find our way through to a better world—despite the day’s action, despite our own inertness, shallowness, and
