Finding your Neverland
When I was a kid two of my imaginary friends were Nyruna and Poonkin, who seemed very real to me. Some might say I was a little crazy talking to imaginary friends. Yet today, in a way I still have them. When I leave myself a "to do" message on my answering machine I jokingly leave the... More...
5 Goal Setting Secrets to Jumpstart Your Life
"Plan for the future, because that is where you are going to spend the rest of your life." - Mark Twain Another year is upon us and you have your list of resolutions or goals you want to accomplish in the upcoming year. It’s time to plan your goals so that it’s... More...
Power Up Your Communication Through Listening
“Every person in life has something to teach me and as soon as I accept that, I open myself to truly listening.” --John Lahr The differences between hearing and listening can be as different as black and white. In our personal lives, ineffective listening isolates people we care... More...
TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Introduction: “Why the need for a transition” Human beings generally thrive on personal achievements. True leaders, on the other hand, thrive on the achievements of their team members. Highly effective leaders guide, assist, and coach team members rather than do the work... More...
7 Unique Ways To Make Someone Smile
Do you want to put a smile on someone's face? Maybe make their day a little bit brighter? It doesn't have to take much time or money on your part. In fact, many things can be done as a part of your normal routine and cost little or nothing. You won't know how many people are encouraged... More...
25 Leadership Maxims
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Five Steps to Creating a Goal Medal Life Part I
The 2004 Olympics just ended in August. As always, it was an exciting event with its dramatic twists and turns, exhilarations, surprises, and disappointments as these great athletes performed at their peak in front of millions, if not billions, of fans for the glory of representing their... More...
Little Things Do Make a Difference
Think back over your life. Think about the people that had a positive influence on you. If your past was like mine, many of them didn’t realize the impact they made. The influence was usually due to them caring about you and doing some little thing. What little things have been done for you... More...
How to Have an Amazingly Satisfying Year
Copyright 2005 Inez NgI started taking stock of my year in 2002. I found it useful at the end of the year to list what I have accomplished, what I am thrilled about, what I wished had turned out differently, what I am proud of, what I learned, what were the pleasant surprises, and the not... More...
Connect the Dots! Your Roadmap for Success
Recently, Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios, gave a commencement address to the graduating class at Stanford University. He talked about creating passion, life and death, and “connecting the dots.” The dots were events in his life, many... More...
The Power in Vulnerability
"My Power Lies in My Vulnerability" may not be something we would think up as a campaign slogan for a political candidate. However as increasing value is placed on collaborative leadership, it is a key factor differentiating outstanding leaders as they take on the challenge of actively... More...
Ahead of the curve to be on top
I once heard a statement that no matter how good you think you are, there is always someone else who is better. This appears to be a pessimistic view even to a point of degrading one’s self-worth. However, this saying provides a starting point to understanding one’s gifts or setbacks,... More...
The Survey Feedback Process for Organizational Development and Change
THE PURPOSE OF SURVEY FEEDBACK: In globally competitive environments, organizations are seeking information about obstacles to productivity and satisfaction in the workplace. Survey feedback is a tool that can provide this type of honest feedback to help leaders guide and... More...
Creating Success - Understand The Tao of Success
One of the most important aspects of creating success involves a delicate balance between two somewhat opposing forces – REFLECTION and ACTION. This balance is very similar to the balance of Yin and Yang in the Tao philosophy. Most successful leaders in business or elsewhere are... More...
Make The Elephant Jump -- Leading With A Kind Heart
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