I was at the gym and I overheard a conversation the other day- a negative conversation.
From gas prices and the economy, to layoffs, this person was complaining about everything.
This person defeated himself. The economy didn’t defeat him. [...]
Anger and violence are everywhere.
Family violence in our homes, bullying and shootings in our schools, anger on the sports field, the playground, and road rage in our cars are the chosen ways for many to solve problems. But, does it really [...]
Do women make good leaders?
Today’s focus is on not about who is a better leader. We need both male and female characteristics to lead well. Here’s why women can be top-notch leaders and managers that engage and motivate their staff.
In [...]
It’s springtime!
A time for change and growth. I feel a new sense of hope in the air. I sense a new era of ethical behavior and positive “will do” thinking that’s got me excited.
I think the you’ll agree that the path we’ve [...]
Say no to pessimism.
“No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.” –Helen Keller
Optimism is a crucial attitude to develop as a leader. When [...]
Love is sometimes used to explain pleasure.
“I love chocolate chip cookies.” Or to express an intention, “I’d love to have this or that.” To measure how much we care for someone. Or in some of the songs we hear: “I’m hooked on [...]
Are you able to handle life’s ups and downs?
When hardship strikes, do you have the right tools to endure?
You need resilience to be better equipped to face life’s misfortunes and unforeseen setbacks. Resilience may not be something [...]
Walking on a sharp bed of nails.
That’s how many people spend their whole lives. They spend their time doing something they can’t stand and often times settling for pennies.
Some people hear their alarm and want to throw the clock [...]
I was recently a guest on a radio show and the discussion of choice came up.
Maybe it seems too obvious or overplayed to talk about the power that choice wields in our lives, however so many of us don’t recognize how much our choices can change [...]
John seemed embarrassed, his voice lowered, almost to a whisper as he spoke to his coach.
He said, “Rob, I had so many goals going into 2012. It’s now the end of the year and I’m so mad at myself. I haven’t even come [...]
Are you focused on what will produce you the greatest results?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
“Why does this always happen to me?”
“Why do I “almost” make it then fail?”
“Why does money and success keep eluding me?”
“Why [...]
It depends…from which viewpoint?
We’ve all heard the familiar story. Two siblings from a respected family, at the moment of decision, elect different paths upon reaching life’s forked roads. One continues the family tradition of honor, [...]
“We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time.” ~Vince Lombardi
It is my honor to treat a number of professional, amateur and elite athletes. I wanted to share with you an observation from the recent Olympic events in London [...]
You’ve no doubt witnessed a fly beating its head against a window trying desperately to get to freedom.
It’s a life-or-death futile attempt to fly through the glass. You can tell by the sound that in its mind it’s thinking “I must try [...]
Help increase your success
There are some commonly accepted principles of success that have been spoken and written about for centuries. The key for us in the modern world is to find ways to tailor those classic principles into working methods [...]