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Career Engagement Begins With You
Got a case of the Mondays? No seriously. You wouldn't be the first, and you're probably not the...
Why Being Too Happy Is Bad For Your Career
Being happy may have worked out well for Bobby McFerrin, but that doesn't mean you should walk...
The Real Reasons Your 2019 Commitments Won’t Last
In a world that appears to be heavily divided at times, it's comforting to know that regardless of...
6 Commonly Used Phrases That Backfire
Even with the best intentions, sometimes the words we use land in the other persons lap like a piano dropped from the sky. Certain common phrases we (all) use daily have a rapid tendency to backfire especially when used in the wrong situations with the right people....
10 Ways Martial Arts Can Boost Your Leadership
In my previous article How To Improve Your Executive Presence And Command A Room I discussed this topic in great detail and presented some ways to begin applying yourself in the workplace to boost your presence. I recently re-read the book Bruce Lee: Artist of Lifeand...
Stop Making Bad Decisions. Here’s How.
Remember that catchy phrase? I bet you do. It was great when we were kids but no so much now as adults. We live in a world where we are pressured to make so many quick decisions. Some unconsciously; while other are direct and in the moment. Others we simply agonize...
7 Ways Kids Can Teach Adults To Be Happier
Dedicated to my son Hudson who turns 1 today. Thank you for reminding me the value and importance of being happy. Happy Birthday! Love, DaDa. The other day I noticed my 5 year old sitting in his room with a big smile on his face. I asked why he looked so happy. He...
You Are A Role Model, Now Act Like It.
You and I have a lot in common, you just don't know it yet. We both share one fierce responsibility, and it has nothing to do with status, age, money or religion. It's not about where you live, the color of your skin or the langue you speak. We are both role models,...
10 Signs You Have A Victim Mentality At Work
The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. By not accepting personal responsibility for our circumstances, we greatly reduce our power to change them. - Steve Maraboli Being a victim sucks. Playing the victim in the workplace is a job no one ever applied for but...
10 Signs Your Job Has Become A “J-O-B”
It's a startling fact: the average person spends a significant portion of their life at work – approximately 90,360 hours. Yet, despite this substantial time investment, workplace engagement remains a persistent challenge. Studies indicate that a mere 32.6% of...
Hey You…You’re Awesome. Here’s Why.
I know...I know...this guy? Right? Trust me, there is a great reason for why I am writing this and it doesn't have anything to do with the Note Book or La La Land. In fact, I thought it was time to simply write a short but poignant post about why you (the reader) are...
Pause & Boost Your Career. Here’s How.
"Stop and smell the roses" That lovely phrase sounds great if you live in a rose garden, but seeing as most of us aren't florists and live in a world that is fast paced and short on second chances - slowing down (let alone pausing) is a behavior many would hate to see...
