pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun. The action of delaying or postponing something. We all do it. We all procrastinate in some way. It is human nature. Some of us are very good at procrastinating. Maybe too good. While others try to avoid it when they can. While reading about this topic, I found unending sources (both humorous and serious). “The sooner… Continue reading 15 Ways to Beat Procrastination
Category: Growth
Was Scrooge a Great Leader?? (REDUX)
In December, 2014, I posted the following article. Due to the interest I received, I thought I would repost it for those who are new to my blog. Was Scrooge a great leader? I am not so sure we can say that. However, there are some great leadership lessons we can learn from him. At… Continue reading Was Scrooge a Great Leader?? (REDUX)
Are You Mousy? Really??
Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of genes. Jonathan Katz Believe it or not, the word “mousy” is a synonym for shyness. Now that I made that clear, I have a question for you: Are you, or someone you know,… Continue reading Are You Mousy? Really??
Can These Really Change Your Life??
I believe that being grateful (thankful) does provide more to life. How about more happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity? What if I told you that just one thing can help you in all of those areas? With Thanksgiving coming upon us very soon, I thought I would look at what it means to… Continue reading Can These Really Change Your Life??
8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed
An important part of success in life is the ability to lead. It is important that we not only are able to lead others but be willing to lead ourselves. No one succeeds in life by simply following others. Sometimes we simply must strike a bold new path for ourselves. Being a good leader is… Continue reading 8 Steps Towards Becoming The Leader You Need To Be To Succeed
Conquering Fear
True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful. Paul Sweeney. What really keeps you from living your dreams? What problem is most dominant in peoples lives? The answer is: FEAR! People live every day in fear. Fear of losing their wealth, fear of losing their loved ones, fear of making the wrong decisions, fear of… Continue reading Conquering Fear
8 Reasons To Consider……
I am excited to announce that for the second year a leadership event is coming to Topeka KS! This event will be a rebroadcast from Atlanta to Topeka! It’s John C. Maxwell’s leadership event called Live2Lead. And if you are anywhere close to the area, you will surely want to be in attendance as its going to be exceptional. … Continue reading 8 Reasons To Consider……
Heuristics
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Paul J. Meyer. “Tomorrow: The best time to do everything you had planned for today.” Unknown. Does your productivity ever get hampered by your desire to find the best possible solution? As you seek… Continue reading Heuristics
5 Games People Play and How to Stop Them
Remember the song “Games People Play” by Joe South? It came out in 1968. According to Wikipedia, “the lyrics and title are thought to be a direct reference to Eric Berne’s work on transactional analysis of the same name. The book, published in 1964, deals with the ‘games’ human beings play in interacting with one another.” Games.… Continue reading 5 Games People Play and How to Stop Them
3 Characteristics You Should Have in 2015
Leadership is not for the fainthearted. Many in leadership positions are there because they want to be, regardless of the costs. Many are there because they are required to do so; they need to be there. There are many reasons why and how a person obtains a leadership position. But there are many people who… Continue reading 3 Characteristics You Should Have in 2015