Many of us have days (especially Mondays and “hump day” Wednesdays) when we just don’t want to get out of bed. There is zero motivation and we believe nothing positive will get achieved that day. That said, here are a couple of thoughts to hold onto when you are having “one of those days”: 1.…
Most of us are “optimists” at heart. The glass is “half full” vs “half empty.” We would prefer to provide encouragement vs pessimism. That said, there may actually be times where an “internal optimist” and an “internal pessimist” can collaborate their respective outlooks for a greater. For example, by definition, an optimist always prepares you…
Many of us have grown up with the notion from our parents, grandparents, etc. to just “give it your best” and the desired outcome will simply be accomplished from mere “effort.” As we grow older and gain more experience in the game of life, we know that “maximum effort” does NOT always produce “maximum results.”…
Many times we simply don’t have the energy to give “100%” each and every day. That is very normal and is called “life”. Things happen that many times we don’t control and cannot be planned. Many times we “can’t steer the ship”, we just simply hang on for the ride. I have learned over the…
Bruce Kasanoff from Opportunity Shaper showcases some key guidelines that assist in getting the most results from the emails that people send. In a recent article, he outlined these impactful lessons: NEVER send bad news via email. No matter how rushed or angry you are, never use email to express anger or deliver bad news.…
Colin Shaw is the CEO of a Customer Experience Firm called Beyond Philosophy. In a recent article, he outlined a few situations where showing some humor or personality can actually have a positive effect on the overall process of “doing business” with others. Here are a few of his best tips on how/when to use…
Penelope Trunk, Co-Founder of Brazen Careerist, recently released an article that stated there were 5 Key Attributes Adults needed to UNLEARN in order to be successful in business and/or life. For the first 18-21 years of our lives, we put so much emphasis on learning, school, and preparing ourselves for “life”. That said, Ms. Trunk…
I recently read an article from Dave Kerpen, CEO from Likeable Local in New York City. He is a best selling author and keynote speaker around the concept of maximizing your self-worth in both business and life. His basic premise is that if you are likeable, then it will help you in your job, business,…