Appreciate is the Action

Appreciation is a funny thing because it has two parts – gratitude and growth. Sometimes you can’t even see the things to feel grateful for until you expand your perspective, capacity, and even courage. When you miss the “good stuff”, it becomes harder and hard to appreciate what you have and the flow of people,

Laugh for Success

I was reading a book this week that emphasized the power of laughter. Read a book, listen to a podcast, watch a show or movie that makes you laugh and you will expand your resilience, confidence, and the  courage to go after your goals and dreams. In many ways, success can start with a good

The Power of Remembering Names

I meet a lot of people. Given that many of those conversations aren’t even in person, putting a name and face together can be challenging. Yet, remembering a person’s name is so important. It is a sign of respect, care, and appreciation. So I do my best to look up the person in LinkedIn and

Grumbling Stops Success and Happiness

Have you ever been around someone who complained a lot?  The reaction to such people – even if the upset is justified – is to back away from them. If you are a complainer, you could lose opportunities, friendships, and advocates for your career and life. So before you grumble, think twice. Instead, boost another

Change: Friend or Foe?

Yesterday I was in a new program on change and transition. The group was acting as a pilot to provide the team that created the program feedback. It was useful and enlightening. I also learned I wasn’t alone in my discomfort around change. Actually, I like change. What don’t like it the idea, ambiguity, and

Focus Your Focus

I find that many things intrigue me and can easily capture my attention. While this is great for brainstorming, it can be a detriment to rapidly advancing toward achieving a goal. The same can happen when I have a core of an idea or concept and then expand the audience to include almost everyone. This

It Has No Upper Limit

Most things up a maximum value, but not gratitude. It has no upper limit. So express gratitude early, often, and expansively. As you do, the people and things you feel grateful for will grow and grow and grow. Thanks for reading this, Anita

Make the Most of Beginnings

Even though starting something can be more than a little scary, I find it the most exciting, motivating, and fun part of a project, assignment, or new program development. Perhaps it’s because “everything” is possible, hopeful, and inspiring. The beginning is the perfect time to build your body of evidence on why you want to

Defeat Before Action – Don’t Do It!

Do you ever accept defeat before you ever take action? I hate to admit this, but sometimes I do. I get very excited about a goal I have (usually a big one) and I either talk myself of it or let someone else’s negativity squash my commitment. Sorry, if I sound wimpy, but that’s how

Instant Goal Achievement

Wouldn’t it be great if you could think of a goal you wanted and it be completed in an instant? I would say yes and no. The yes part is that it would be super cool to have everything you want at the blink of an eye. Yet what would happen if you really did?