The 20 seconds we share with a stranger passing us on the street is filled with opportunity. We could smile and brighten their day. We could ignore them and give them the cold shoulder. We could trip them, nudge them, yell at them, or even try to steal their iPod.
The interesting thing is that we [...]
Since August of last year I have been following a great blog called Five Rules For Life. Essentially, readers submit to the author what their five guidelines to leading a “happy, successful, and fulfilling life” are.
In December, I decided to commit to determing what my five rules would be … and I just finished now!
Over [...]
Before I went to bed last night, I was forwarded the video below. It is a compilation of different interviews Will Smith has done over his career that shows his philosophy on success and achieving your dreams. I just sat there listening to him in awe. While what he says may not be earth shattering [...]
When energy is able to flow without resistance, we feel more fully alive. When challenges, confusion, and wrong information block our energy, we tend to feel restricted or frustrated. That breath of fresh air that comes after overcoming a challenge in life is that awesome feeling of letting the energy flow again!
I strive to keep [...]
My Dad (a pretty accomplished sales guy before he retired) would always attend the introductory sales training sessions hosted by his company. He would get puzzled looks and strange remarks throughout the sessions as new hires (and the workshop facilitators) never really understood why one of the top performers in the company would want to [...]
“It is in the family that we first develop a sense of our identity, our values, our aspirations and our expectations for life. It is in our families that we have the least examined and most determining experiences. Because our family life was so powerful in influencing our views of leadership and because we often [...]
As Seth Godin writes: “Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.”
In preparation for the new year(s), and his new book launch no doubt, Seth brought together more than seventy great thinkers to create an e-book called “What Matters Now.” In classic Godin fashion, he uses short ‘chapters’ to jam-pack quality into every [...]
Last weekend, was a great example of tackling tough questions. I sat on the All Male Panel with some great gents for YWiB’s Beyond Pink conference and was asked to shed some light (from a younger perspective) on women in the working world. My favourite questions had to be:
What does feminism mean to you?
Do you [...]
Even though I have presented on how to run effective meetings, I still don’t consider myself an expert nor do I consider all my meetings super effective. One of the meeting types I have found to be the most challenging to master is the one-on-one. I have had GREAT one-on-ones and HORRIBLE one-on-ones with my [...]
“Don’t ever let someone tell you you can’t do something….
… If you want something, go get it. Period.”
The road ahead may be hard, but it’s always nice to know someone is rooting for you. Today, remind someone they have what it takes to achieve their dreams.
Pick of the post: Kings of Convenience – Boat Behind [...]
