FRIGHTENING FACTS OF HORRIBLE LEADERS

FRIGHTENING FACTS OF HORRIBLE LEADERS

I’m not a fan of scary movies.  And if there’s anything I dislike more than a horror movie it’s a horrible leader.  Horrible leaders are not only scary, but they can be a living nightmare.

I know you have experienced a bad leader.  Many research studies agree that three out of four employees report experiencing a bad boss that increases their level of stress.  If you haven’t had an encounter with a horrible leader, you are a rare exception.

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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR

THE TRUTH ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR

The thought of becoming an entrepreneur was appealing.  After joining the team of business owners/entrepreneurs in 2012, I discovered many facts and myths associated with being an entrepreneur/business owner.  There are so many misconceptions about what a successful business owner or executive look or perform like.  Here are just a few...

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WHY FOCUS IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SUCCESS

WHY FOCUS IS CRITICAL TO YOUR SUCCESS

What would you say if I told you that your success is determined by your focus?

Focus is basically the ability to concentrate one’s attention and efforts on a singular point.  In an era of multi-tasking, juggling, and balancing multiple responsibilities and projects, we have become ineffective.

Here are three ways to develop a better focus. 

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WELCOME FAILURE INTO YOUR LIFE

WELCOME FAILURE INTO YOUR LIFE

Whether we are in the workplace or enjoying our personal lives, we all will have to deal with failure at some point in our lives.  There are some people who run from failure, but there are others who thrive from failure.  The question is how do you handle failure?

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ADOPT A NEW STYLE OF THINKING

ADOPT A NEW STYLE OF THINKING

What control do you have over the influences on your thinking?  Where might you go to find interesting people, intriguing thoughts and boundless creativity?

Believe it or not, the way we think determines everything we receive in life.  If you discover a flow of good things happening to you, it is highly possible that those good things are stemming from your good thoughts.  But if you are constantly experiencing misfortunes, maybe it is because you need to adopt a new style of thinking.

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4 DETERMINING FACTORS TO A HAPPY WORK LIFE

4 DETERMINING FACTORS TO A HAPPY WORK LIFE

Receiving a paycheck doesn’t necessarily equate to happiness.  Even if it is a hefty paycheck.  There are some people making millions of dollars a day and still are unhappy.

The money makes it a little more tolerable to live an unhappy life.  But why live “day in” and “day out” in unhappiness?

When you are choosing a job, what determines if you will choose one job over another.  All the research suggest that there are 4 key determining factors to a happy work life.

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BE THE RARE EXCEPTION

BE THE RARE EXCEPTION

What separates a winner from a loser?  What is the difference between someone rich and the person that is lacking?  Why are some people slim and trim, while others are stuck carrying extra weight they wish would just disappear?

Well that’s thing, nothing just happens by chance.

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CREATE WIN-WIN SITUATIONS!

CREATE WIN-WIN SITUATIONS!

Who doesn’t like winning?

This isn’t a blog to explain how everyone is a winner.  Or that everyone will or should win.  Matter of fact, eventually everyone loses.

In this blog, let’s talk about how to create win-win situations.  I don’t think you need any convincing or motivation regarding why YOU should be winning.  But how many people are actually creating wins for other people.  There is nothing wrong with you wanting to win, but also seek to help others win.  It’s called a win-win situation.

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HOW GETTING GOOD SLEEP GIVES YOU GOOD RESULTS

HOW GETTING GOOD SLEEP GIVES YOU GOOD RESULTS

Are you suffering from sleep deprivation?  If you are you running low on sleep, it may be time for you to catch up on your sleep.

You can only go so far on a half of tank of gas.  When we are sleep deprived, our productivity and performance has limitations.

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HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE READY TO HAVE A COACH

If you’re among those who haven’t yet connected with a coach, perhaps you’ve been waiting until to earn a higher salary.  Or maybe you think that only rich people and those who are established executives need a coach.

Whatever the case, if you would like to take your career to the next level, chances are you could benefit from a trusted certified coach.  Here are five ways to know if you’re ready to have a coach.

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