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Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 25, 2016
Have you ever had a boss who asked you such a profound question that it stopped you in your tracks and caused you to think differently about who you are and what you’re doing? I have. But unfortunately, there are very few leaders who have this kind of impact.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 27, 2016
Today I’m featuring a guest post from Guy Parsons and Allan Milham , co-authors of Out of the Question: How Curious Leaders Win , an important book for leaders who want to take their skills to a higher level. This article is an excerpt from Chapter 3.
Your Voice of Encouragement
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
Steven Pressfield’s brilliant book about overcoming resistance, The War of Art , contains this profound piece of wisdom about criticism: "Individuals who are realized in their own lives almost never criticize others. If they speak at all, it is to offer encouragement."
Your Voice of Encouragement
JULY 13, 2015
Do you have an ongoing conflict with someone in your professional or personal life? If the tension and differences have been going on for a while, you’ve probably made a substantial list of things about that person you’d like to change.
Your Voice of Encouragement
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Meredith Bell and Denny Coates, co-founders of PSS In October, 1987, Denny Coates and I each started our own consulting firms. Even though we often worked together, we didn't officially merge our businesses until 1991.
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 21, 2014
My favorite author on the topic of self-esteem is Nathaniel Branden. No one holds a close second. Through his writing, I believe he’s done more than anyone else to show just how critical a healthy sense of self is to a person’s overall well-being and happiness.
Your Voice of Encouragement
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
There's a reason why athletes spend hours and hours practicing to improve just one small element of their game. Whether they realize it or not, what they're doing is strengthening the neural pathways in their brain so the pattern
Your Voice of Encouragement
MARCH 6, 2012
“Be not afraid of going slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese proverb Do you ever have trouble motivating yourself to get started with a project?
Your Voice of Encouragement
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
I’d arrived a few minutes at the beauty salon for my hair appointment. While I was waiting for my stylist to arrive, I couldn’t help overhearing the only other stylist who was there with a client. Sheila” was talking non-stop about a worker’s compensation situation involving her brother.
Your Voice of Encouragement
DECEMBER 6, 2010
When you're having a busy day, it's not easy to tell others how much you appreciate them. Yet finding ways to value others is one of the best investments you can make to strengthen relationships. In this video I explain the payoffs for
Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 16, 2012
During the summer of 1982 I was working as director of federally-funded programs for a local school system. It was my second year on the job, and the difference between Year 1 and Year 2 was like night and day.
Your Voice of Encouragement
MAY 11, 2011
At the 2011 Glazer-Kennedy SuperConference, I had the privilege of meeting Kathy Ireland and hearing her address the audience of 1200 entrepreneurs.
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 6, 2011
For some reason, many of today’s parents feel they have to go all-out for their children, whether it’s for birthday parties, vacations, holidays, or celebrations after recitals or sporting events. And later, with engagement parties and weddings.
Your Voice of Encouragement
MARCH 28, 2011
Your deeply-held beliefs about yourself and what’s possible for you determine what you attempt. Living within these self-imposed restrictions limits your ability to see opportunities that are available.
Your Voice of Encouragement
FEBRUARY 24, 2011
I was working at my desk when my business partner Paula walked into my office. She was visibly shaken and her face was red. She had just gotten off the phone with a salesman who was trying to book an appointment for one of their reps to see her about our 401(k) plan.
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 25, 2011
The listening skills you need for telephone conversations are not exactly the same as what you need for in-person meetings. Since the speaker can’t see you, it’s easy to get distracted and start doing something else when it’s not your turn to talk.
Your Voice of Encouragement
FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Young children love to get attention and approval from their parents. If you're on a playground, observe how many kids yell, “Watch me go down the slide, Mommy!” And then they wait for the positive look or exclamation from her once they
Your Voice of Encouragement
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
Giving feedback to someone who has created a problem for you is an important life skill. If you don't do it well, the other person is likely to react defensively and shut down the conversation. When you learn the 4 steps for giving
Your Voice of Encouragement
JULY 19, 2011
I was just finishing up my third year of teaching 4th grade at an elementary school in Blacksburg. While I’d enjoyed those three years, I was ready for a change. I’m the kind of person who thrives on variety and challenges. But my principal didn’t want to reassign me to a different position.
Your Voice of Encouragement
OCTOBER 14, 2014
When you decide to make a change, you''ve taken an important step. Now you need to follow through on your commitment. But there’s a problem. As you begin this undertaking, you find that your old way of doing things kicks in more often than the new way.
Your Voice of Encouragement
MARCH 20, 2012
It’s taken a lot of effort for you to become the person you are today. As this diagram shows, you develop different kinds of ability during your life. You began some of this learning when you were young, but the learning didn’t end when you became an adult.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 17, 2011
John Wooden wasn't just an exceptional basketball coach. He helped young men become successful human beings for life. In this video I share his wise words about what happens when you don't manage your emotions and then suggest some ways
Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 10, 2011
Offering an apology doesn't come easy when you're the one who's made a mistake or done something wrong. Yet those two simple words, “I'm sorry,” go a long way to making amends and restoring a relationship. Learn what may be keeping you
Your Voice of Encouragement
OCTOBER 15, 2010
It's easy to judge or criticize people whose backgrounds or opinions differ from ours. But you can learn from everyone you encounter when you show them consideration and courtesy
Your Voice of Encouragement
DECEMBER 12, 2011
You have the potential to accomplish some really important things during your life. But will you do them? Most people barely scratch the surface of what they’re capable of. There are many reasons for this. A big one that holds back a lot of folks is a lack of self-confidence.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JUNE 22, 2015
Today I'm featuring a guest post by Henna Inam , a colleague whose outstanding new book, Wired for Authenticity , is a must-read for leaders. This past Sunday I got to spend a few hours as a “dumb blonde." It taught me some great lessons about authentic leadership.
Your Voice of Encouragement
SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
We all make mistakes. While you probably agree intellectually with that statement, it’s not always easy to admit when you actually make one. Especially when someone else points it out to you.
Your Voice of Encouragement
NOVEMBER 22, 2010
When you're busy trying to complete your daily tasks, it's hard to think about the future. Taking time to visualize what you want most will give you greater energy and purpose
Your Voice of Encouragement
SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
When you see that someone is discouraged or upset, you may be tempted to dispense advice or try to solve their problem. Neither of these responses is helpful to the other person and could actually result in a negative reaction
Your Voice of Encouragement
DECEMBER 28, 2012
For some reason, many of us wait until January 1 each year to set new goals. As if that’s the only time it’s appropriate to describe what you want to do, have or be. Actually, any day can work.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JUNE 28, 2010
When the going gets tough, you'll wonder if it's worth it. But if you don't quit, if you keep on fighting, you give yourself a chance to achieve your goal. Applying the ideas will give you the resolve you need when you're face-to-face
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 5, 2012
When you finished your formal education, did you assume you were finished with most of the learning you’d need to do in your life? For many people, graduation means they are done. They don't want to read any more books or study ever again.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JUNE 10, 2011
I had started my morning by reading the latest issue of the Glazer-Kennedy Insider’s Circle (GKIC) newsletter, which is packed full of business-building tips for entrepreneurs. When I turned to page 12, I couldn't believe what I saw.
Your Voice of Encouragement
MAY 3, 2011
I recently purchased and studied an online program called Connected by Eben Pagan and Dave Logan. Without a doubt, one of the best investments I’ve ever made.
Your Voice of Encouragement
OCTOBER 18, 2010
"Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential." - Bruce Lee, Chinese actor
Your Voice of Encouragement
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
When it comes to character development, people often use words like “quality” or “trait” to describe personal strengths like honesty, integrity, courage and perseverance. But these terms miss the mark.
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 11, 2011
Your unique talent or gift is obvious to the people who know you well. But maybe you take it for granted or don’t give yourself credit for it. In this video, Meredith Bell shares a quick, easy way to learn what your top strength is – and why you need to do that.
Your Voice of Encouragement
MARCH 23, 2011
Sometimes you find life lessons in surprising places. I was reading Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by brothers Chip and Dan Heath to stimulate my creative thinking for marketing strategies.
Your Voice of Encouragement
JANUARY 28, 2010
It's tempting to take the easy way out and just do the minimum to get by. Most people take this approach. But when you set and meet high standards, you can take pride in what you've accomplished – and you'll definitely stand out from
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 18, 2011
If you’re drawn to movies that touch your heart, mind and values – and demonstrate how one person can make a difference in the world – it’s hard to imagine a more powerful story than The Freedom Writers.
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