Are 140 characters enough for an inspirational message? That’s a big challenge that these ten inspirational speakers conquer. (I’m listing them in alphabetical order because it’s hard to rank them.) They’re on my Twitter feed and I highly recommend them as worth following. 1. Azure Antoinette (@AzureAntoinette) Be brilliant, because everything else is ordinary. This […]
The holidays can be brutal for those of us who are looking for a way to pull the most of our hours, for our greatest productivity. I’m the last person you would call a Grinch, but this time of year can test my limits. There are way too many events, deadlines and expectations to fit […]
As 2014 draws to a close, we take a look back at our best blogs of 2014. From inspirational speeches to negotiating tips to leadership lessons, enjoy our six most popular blogs from the past year. It’s a joy to share my blog with you each week and I am grateful for all of you […]
“You either have it or you don’t.” Those seven words are an incredibly toxic sentence often passed down at critical moments in our personal growth. So often we are told, even as kids, that if we aren’t naturally talented, we shouldn’t bother trying to get better. “You either have it or you don’t” are the […]
I grew up competing with my older brothers, sometimes working hard to just get a word in. If you’re working in a highly competitive world, it’s hard to get a message to stick. How do you get your audience to understand, retain and act on what you have to say? Some great exercises for communicating […]
Everyone likes favors, especially when they are done for us. Building a “favor column” by giving to others is a powerful tool in business relationships. One of the most powerful favors you can do for yourself is expressing authentic gratitude. Yes, that sounds counter-intuitive especially during this season of Thanksgiving. Isn’t saying thanks a gift […]
