Goals and Dreams

In the midst of daily life – work, family, and other stuff, many things can end up on the back burner. It’s easy to lose sight of a goal or dream that had once been at the center of your life. So just for today, revisit one goal or dream and if you want to

Uncompromising Respect

I was chatting with a very talented individual today who made an excellent point about respect. If you don’t “require” it, you won’t receive it and your behavior will actually discourage those around you. When I got off the phone with her, I deeply reflected on where I ignore bits and pieces of disrespect and

The Mega Power

There are many things that help us succeed and be happy – from appreciation to a zest for life. However, the “R” word is one of the most impactful of all, and that’s resilience. Without it, it is easy to be swayed by the vicissitudes of.life – thrown into frustration, disappointment, and even defeat. Yet with

Two Simple Strategies That Work

It’s really common sense: do what do say you are going to do and acknowledge others. When you complete these simple, accessible, and little or no cost actions, you win. Winning leads to greater confidence, happiness and wealth. So why doesn’t everyone do this? It’s clearly not that they don’t know what to do. I

The Power of New Goals

Some people love to set goals and yet others shy away from them, especially when life is filled with obstacles. However, this is precisely the time to step up and write out a new goal. Doing so, will help you propel forward, increase your capacity, and expand your confidence – all of which will prepare

Too Much Too Soon – Beware

I was chatting with someone this week who was stymied by his lack of progress in getting help from others. He shared his email communication with me and he was clearly asking for more than the new relationship could support. What became clear to both of us was that his too big request was literally

Advancement At Any Age

At least weekly, individuals tell me that they are either too young or too old to do something. While there are age constraints in a variety of activities, in many cases there are not. Yesterday after work, I had the opportunity to meet with a remarkable woman who is decades past the traditional retirement. I

The Power of Others’ Success for You

Have you ever heard of someone have a big success – personally or professionally – and felt less than happiness for that person? I suspect that we all have – and it’s human nature. Just catch it early and don’t allow it to become a pattern of holding grudges. What I have seen and research

The Success Power Duo Plus

Last night I was with a group of friends and we were studying some very interesting material. As part of the discussion, we did a really fun and enlightening exercise (thank you, Megan). Each of us wrote down a goal along with three actions we were going to take. Knowing that we would share the

Steer Clear of This Derailer

I was chatting with a friend over the weekend and she was exhausted, drained, and distraught. I was glad she trusted me to reach out. As we were talking,  it was clear she was waging a battle in each area of her life. No wonder she was so tired. At first, I didn’t know how