Go From “Here” to “There” Faster & Easier
In 2007 Ursula Burns became the president of Xerox Corporation. In 2009 she became the CEO and In 2010 she was also named chairman of Xerox. That’s quite a success story, but like all success stories,...
View ArticleWhy “Just Do It” Is Great For Nike But Not For You
When it comes to “motivating” others (and ourselves) there are three well-known phrases I see and hear a lot: “Just Do It!” “No excuses!” “No one owes you anything!” As a former psychotherapist and now...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Real Potential? (Video)
Last week I watched a video of women gymnastics, comparing Olympic gymnasts from the 1950's and those currently competing. I'm sharing it to ask the question, "What is our real potential?" What have we...
View ArticleHappiness
Happiness—it's such a broad topic and one we tend to make more difficult than necessary. At work and in life, your level of happiness couldn't be more important. I was recently a guest on The Energy of...
View ArticleThe Hardest Question in Life to Answer
Years ago I had a friend who sold life insurance. He didn't really like it and he only made enough money to pay his bills. I suggested he find another kind of sales job; one he was better suited for...
View ArticleThe Power of E + ER = D0 to Change Your Life
Jack Canfield either originated or popularized the formula E + R = O: Event + Response = Outcome. The problem is most people respond to a challenging event with an automatic, subconscious response: E +...
View ArticleHappiness Is A Damn Good Litmus Test
I define happiness as feeling positive about yourself and the progress you're making in key areas of your life. Think about your work, your significant relationship, your goals, and even your big...
View ArticleElite Performers Aren’t Superhuman: Here’s What They Do
Most people see others who have achieved the "impossible" and wonder how they pulled it off. I have some insight into this from my former days as a psychotherapist and the past decade of being a coach...
View ArticleThree Ways Change Can Be Easier and Faster
What's the number one thing we hear most about change? Here it is: "People hate change." Yet, everywhere we turn people talk about how they want things to change. Sales leaders want more sales....
View ArticleAdvice is Worthless But This Is Priceless
Former Naval Admiral William H. McRaven, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations had a video that went viral of his commencement address, "Make Your Bed, Change the World." He begins by saying "If...
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