Reid Hoffman has always been interested in improving people’s ecosystems, whether civic, education or economic. He has always had interest in finding ways to reach people and then change and improve their lives. As an undergraduate at Stanford, Hoffman thought the way to accomplish his mission was to be an academic. As a graduate student …
Nancy Gibbs wrote an interesting essay in the November 23, 2009 issue of Time Magazine. The essay, entitled The Happiness Paradox, is well worth the read as well as serious thought and reflection. The essay discusses results found by highly credible organizations that conduct surveys, 365 days a year, year in and year out, that measure …
Christina Bielaszka-DuVernay, former senior associate editor at HarvardBusiness.org, interviewed Tim Butler recently regarding the topic of Staying Focused on Your Career Goals in Today’s Turmoil. Tim Butler is a senior fellow at Harvard Business School and director of its career development programs. Tim is also the author of Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths (Harvard Business …
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” –Max DePree, Chairman Emeritus, Herman Miller, Inc. According to John Maxwell, “Hope is not a strategy… realistic thinking leads to excellence in leadership and management because it requires people to face reality… leaders who think realistically and plan accordingly position their organizations to win.” In …
If you have an upcoming sales meeting, team meeting, department meeting, division meeting or company wide meeting, you may be looking for a highly credible and easily remembered set of success principles that support your mission, culture, and objects… success principles that people can easily remember… and hopefully use on a daily basis. Or, you …
Pam Bilbrey and Brian Jones have written a new book that is unquestionably highly relevant to all leaders… and to each and every person who is truly committed to greater personal and professional success (however they define success). Thoughtful reading, with a desire and willingness to take action and make personal, professional and organizational changes, …
As I write this Tips for Success, I am sitting on Waikiki Beach, the Jewel of the Pacific. The most famous resort and recreation spot in the world. Don’t worry… I’m not in the sun! Can’t afford any more wrinkles when you are my age. On the other hand, at my age, who gives a …
Feed, nurture and exercise mind and body… simultaneously for exponential potential and guaranteed results. A winning combination for successful people! John is an avid walker. When home in Dallas, he walks 3 to 5 times a week in an upscale, multi level shopping mall called the Galleria. Typically he walks briskly around the interior perimeter of …
Guest Author: Deb Stargardt, Dallas, Texas: A = x + y + z “If A is success in life, then A = x + y + z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.” ~Albert Einstein Albert Einstein had a formula for success. Clearly, his brilliance wasn’t limited …
Could you improve all areas of your personal and professional life by improving and refining your thinking? Of course you could… we all could… and we all should. It is a day-by-day, life long process. Absolutely nothing separates highly successful people from less successful people more than the quality and impact of their thinking! In …
“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’” Mary Kay Ash, the incredibly successful American businesswoman not only made this statement a million times; she built her entire business around this crucial concept. By consistently living, modeling, mentoring, teaching, preaching and reinforcing …
Develop the habit of rereading some of your best “old” books. Just like great “old” people, you will be amazed how relevant great “old” books still are and what you can learn. You will once again read great advice and perspectives you read years ago that you are still not most effectively applying to your …
I love this beautiful story. It is said to be true… and that is good enough for me! Even if it were not true, similar true stories happen all around the world, every day of the year. And for that, we should all celebrate… and do everything each of us can do to see that …
A friend sent me the following list. I do not know who wrote or put this list together, but I do know there is incredible, life-changing advice and wisdom contained in this brief list. Don’t just read this list, nod your head in agreement, and move on. Print the list and/or cut and paste to a …
What four characteristics do all highly successful people have in common? 1. They all have strengths. 2. They all have weaknesses. 3. They all focus on, build, improve and leverage their strengths. 4. Highly successful people spend very little of their priceless energy and irreplaceable time trying to eliminate, reduce or significantly improve weaknesses that …
Guest Author: Deb Stargardt, Dallas, Texas A.A. Milne wrote the following: “In the quiet hours when we are alone and there is nobody to tell us what fine fellows we are, we come sometimes upon a moment in which we wonder, not how much money we are earning, nor how famous we have become, but …
In a recent issue of Fortune Magazine, Mark Hurd, CEO of Hewlett-Packard is quoted saying “Great companies excel in tough times, and in tough times customers turn to great companies.” And so it is with successful people. Great people… highly successful people… excel in tough times, and in tough times customers turn to great… highly successful …
Successful living and working is all about relationships. Just as successful real estate investing is all about location, location, location… successful living and working is all about relationships, relationships, relationships. If you want to be more effective and successful at home, at work, in your community, in your career and within other organizations or environments …
I had a very unusual speaking engagement Friday, May 8, 2009. Although I was highly honored to be invited to speak, I was very saddened by the occasion. As a part of the eulogy, I spoke at the funeral of one of my best friends. David Rush was 56 years young. He died from a …
Without ever opening your mouth, you and every other living human being make thousands of powerful statements each and every day. These powerful statements have a direct and lasting impact, whether positive, negative or neutral, on your personal and professional success, happiness, and joy in life. Our society places tremendous emphasis and importance on verbal …