Words have immense power. Research indicates that how we phrase things can influence our brain’s response, either supporting or limiting growth. This phenomenon underscores the importance of words in shaping your...

Creating a vibrant and inclusive workplace absent favoritism should be the desire of any leader. But why is this so crucial…? Research of senior executives from Penn Schoen Berland and Georgetown University found that...

In the not-too-distant past, accountability was the cornerstone of businesses. Regardless of level, employees risked termination if they didn't meet the stated standards. Surprisingly today, accountability is the...

There is no question that executives in companies today are in the middle of a chaotic, challenging season. Unprecedented, according to experts. But you don’t need them to tell you about the topsy-turvy business world....

Becoming the leader you desire is a YES… AND journey. Unfortunately, employees often lean heavily on just one side of the success equation and then wonder why promotions remain elusive despite all their hard work and...

Do you ever hear yourself saying you’re unsatisfied, unrewarded, or unhappy? You may be living a UN life that slowly and surely spirals you downward into disappointment, choking the life out of your enthusiasm. Let me...

Executives experience an emotional mixed bag where innovation and creativity are concerned. For the most part, it is an unhelpful negative mindset harming an employee’s contributions.  What do I mean?  When I’m...

I often shake my head, chuckling at how ironic life is, but I’m sure you’ve bumped into it. Have you come to recognize that the steadfast, sometimes everyday stuff you take for granted sets the stage for your career to...

  I sometimes fall prey to wishing away chunks of my life. Rarely do I realize that’s what I’m doing at the time, but that is the consequence. This topic came to mind when I grumbled over a particularly tough day,...

Have you ever been snatched up by an intense wind that swept you away from your destination? What did you do? Did you respond like a cow or a buffalo? It turns out that during gale-like winds, cows turn into it,...