Barbara Corcoran, star of Shark Tank No matter how much you believe in yourself and the value you bring to your work, you’re going to have moments when you temporarily lose your spark. You’re human, after all, and it’s impossible to sustain consistently high levels of enthusiasm 24/7. It’s often both. It doesn’t have to be an exotic place. MORE >>

Anyone who knows me well will be stunned to read the title of this post. How can I say there are negative aspects to ongoing self-development? ve always invested heavily in my own personal and professional growth – both financially and experientially. And my software company has been publishing assessment and development tools for over 17 years. MORE >>

We can fool ourselves into believing that good intentions and ideas are enough. But developing a sense of urgency and taking timely action is the only way to get things done. These insights will inspire you to move from procrastinating MORE >>

Knowing how to receive feedback is an acquired skill. That's because it's natural to become defensive, assign blame or offer excuses for your behavior. When you learn how to respond to constructive criticism the right way MORE >>

Sometimes a single experience, lasting but a few moments, can alter your perspective for the rest of your life. While visiting my mother-in-law in her nursing home, my husband and I met two of her best friends, a couple married 63 years MORE >>