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Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future
In her book, Dorie Clark offers a concrete and compelling guide on how to reshape our careers, discover our true potential, and take control of our personal brand. This isn’t just for those dissatisfied with their current situation, but for anyone seeking to more clearly define their identity in the ever-evolving career landscape. Clark starts […]
The Simple Reason Why People Often Don’t Get What They Want
Back in the early 1990’s, Madonna (aka Madonna Ciccone) was everywhere – radio, TV, concerts, talk shows, and even movies. She also published a coffee table book that garnered much attention, and although controversial, it contained some great life lessons. She has never been afraid to say what she wanted, then work very hard to […]
What Got you Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful!
In this insightful read aimed at successful professionals seeking to elevate their careers, Goldsmith, a respected executive coach, explores how the very traits and habits that have led individuals to their current success can sometimes become obstacles to further achievement. He starts by pinpointing 20 prevalent habits that can impede personal and professional progress. These […]
Unlocking Your Potential: Personal Growth and Branding for Success!
To thrive in today’s competitive work environment, it’s essential to focus on both personal development and cultivating a strong personal brand. Personal development involves enhancing skills, knowledge, and abilities which can lead to increased confidence and improved job performance. This timeless advice encourages us to learn from others while also embracing our unique perspectives and […]
The Secret to Getting Ahead Is Getting Started
Long to-do lists, big projects or even small tasks can sometimes feel so overwhelming that starting your metaphorical ignition may seem impossible. But if you can’t get started, then you’ll be stuck with wheels spinning, frustrated that you’ve missed deadlines, or that your work has piled up. The secret to getting ahead, is getting started. […]
Are you leveraging the simplicity of The Kaizen Way?
One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way Author Robert Maurer provides practical and actionable steps to make positive lasting change in our lives. Kaizen is a philosophy that emphasizes taking small, incremental steps towards any desired goal. Instead of making drastic changes, Kaizen suggests that making small, manageable changes on a daily […]
Reach Backward
The energy, excitement, and engagement we feel in our “gold star” moments in life is very powerful. Reflecting on these achievements can build our confidence and provide a reservoir for future accomplishments. Think about three times when things went exceptionally well for you—at any point in your life. What happened? How did you feel? What […]
Can you move beyond a world of measurement into a world of possibilities?
The Art of Possibility: Shifting From Measurement to Possibility In a competitive environment measured by bottom-line results, can you move beyond a world of measurement into a world of possibilities? Yes, according to a groundbreaking book for living life beyond the numbers. In The Art of Possibility, the author describes an experiment with a class of […]
Feeling the Fear? Just do it anyway.
When Dr. Susan Jeffers wrote her guidebook on facing fear, one wonders if she was afraid that it wouldn’t sell? Fear is something we all face, and according to Jeffers, it comes from our own uncertainty that we won’t be able to handle the situation. Her message? Just keep going—which is exactly what Jeffers did. […]
We Grow Fearless When We Do the Things We Fear
The word “fear” is only four letters, but it has a huge impact on every aspect of our lives. Fear can either be a gatekeeper, locking us away from life’s best moments, or a motivator, inspiring and allowing us to live life to the fullest. Allowing fear in and taking (reasonable) risks is essential for […]