In striving to achieve greater success or to become a better leader, employee, parent, spouse, etc., we often leverage a number of resources. We might read books and articles, seek trusted advice from mentors, or attempt to imitate highly successful people whom we admire. These are all great strategies, but in our pursuit of greater …
It’s a simple concept, but following through on promises made—big or little—is a challenge for a lot of people, including me! I may be able to point to my white hair and use my age as an excuse for forgotten commitments, but no matter the reason, not following through on something you said you’d do …
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between an excuse and an explanation? The line between the two can be blurred and nearly indistinguishable. Because the real difference comes down to motive: An excuse is a defensive reaction made in an attempt to deny some or all responsibility. An explanation is information intended to …
Every single person on the planet has strengths and weaknesses. It may seem logical that if you want to improve yourself, your leadership, etc., you ought to identify your weaknesses and then commit to focusing on improving in those specific areas. However, I disagree. As I wrote in Be An Inspirational Leader: “The general …
I didn’t coin the phrase, but I’ve repeated it many times: leadership is influence. If you agree with that concept—and that everyone has influence on others and therefore we are all leaders—then you probably realize how very important effective, inspirational leadership is. Leadership touches every facet of your life, and leadership done with excellence changes …
In my last article we looked at some common misconceptions about what it means to be an inspirational leader. This week we’re diving into some truths of inspirational leadership. As I wrote in my book, “leadership is not limited by titles or hierarchy,” and “true inspirational leadership is more a matter of character than achievement.” So What …
What does it mean to be an inspirational leader? In our day and age, there are a lot of different interpretations of the term inspirational, and just as many false assumptions about what it takes to be an inspirational leader. Are inspirational leaders those whose compassion and generosity impact thousands? Are they legendary political giants …
“None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an afterthought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else.” – Commonly …
Building off of last week’s article on surrounding yourself with those who are different from you, this week I want to discuss sharpening your focus. I am an avid learner and am constantly developing new skills; I am fully aware of my potential and ability to learn, and the possibilities often seem limitless. But I know …
Over the course of the last few years I have realized just how important it is to vary your team. Often we find ourselves seeking out duplicates of us; however, when we surround ourselves with people just like us, we lose so many opportunities and miss out on learning new things. As speaker and author …
In his book Seven Choices for Success and Significance – How to Live Life from the Inside Out, author Nido R. Qubein focuses on measuring your time in energy, offering many practical solutions for making the most out of the energy you have. Here are 5 of his excellent energy-management tips for the workplace: Regulate …
We often work through the week eagerly anticipating the weekend, but then instead of using the weekend to relax, we carry work home with us. We check emails, spend hours planning, answer calls, and so much more. I recently came across an article titled, “How Successful People Spend Their Weekends,” by Travis Bradberry. The …
One of the most essential steps to success is establishing a morning routine. A productive morning generally leads to a productive day. It gives you a head start and focuses your mind and body on what is to come ahead. In a Forbes article titled “Feel Like a Boss Before 7:30am With These Five Habits,” writer …
There is a quote by the great baseball player Lawrence “Yogi” Berra saying, “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Berra certainly knew where he was going! In his 19-year baseball career, he was named MVP of the American league three times, and later as a manager he led …
I recently had the opportunity to read Simplicity is Genius: Simple Wisdom for Simplifying Your Life by Dr. Criswell Freeman. Freeman is a doctor of Clinical Psychology and has compiled and edited many quote books. This simple and enjoyable read contains a plethora of wisdom. One particular section stood out to me as being highly applicable …
I’ve always believed it’s your habits that define you. This means that your life is defined by small choices that you make every minute of every day. In the same way, I’ve noticed that while life presents some large moments that can have a major impact on your life, life is more often defined by …
It’s that time of year again! As you move forward toward the New Year, I encourage you to consider a few characteristics Eric Barber, president and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare, deems necessary for achieving success in his organization. In an interview conducted for America’s Healthcare Leaders, Barber listed these two critical characteristics that he expects his people …
I recently had the privilege to read through Seven Choices for Success and Significance – How to Live Life From the Inside Out, by Nido R. Qubein. It is an excellent book, and I would like to point out a few concepts that I think will add value to your life. Dr. Qubein is a …
Last week, we took a look at 6 important tips for scheduling for success. This week, I would like to dive deeper into the last of those 6 tips: the importance of staying healthy. Too often, we push aside our health in order to make time for what we deem more important to our success, …
A recent article by Vartika Kashyap featured on Linkedin explores the schedules of highly successful people. Kashyap introduces her topic by pointing out that there are many examples of successful people, and we should actively study these individuals and use what they have learned to push us to greater success. Kashyap then lists 6 tips and …