This isn’t your typical self-help blog (although there is some of that too)! You’ll find topics ranging from goal setting to conflict negotiation and everything in between. If you’re ready to do more than just show up, and instead take control of the story you’re telling, then it’s time to dig in!
Book Review: The Charge – Activating the 10 Human Drives that make you feel Alive
Do you have any great books on your summer reading list this year? Well last summer, I wrote this review of an insightful little book written by online marketing guru, Brendon Burchard. Thought I would reprint it in my blog here. Author: Brendon Burchard ISBN: 978-1-4516-6753-0 Publisher: Free Press Are you in need of a […]
What happens to Motivation?
As many of you know, it has been a crazy start of the year for me. But lately, that isn’t what’s bothering me. What’s bothering me is my apparent lack of motivation and discipline to working on my business. I am typically a very focused and organized person. I can see what needs to be […]
What do I say?
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words or unsure of what to say to someone following a tragedy or other highly emotional event? February was a tough month for me. From hospital visits to sitting with our close friends as they were losing their son to cancer. Over and over, I listened […]
The Write Way to Hire
Handwriting analysis is quickly becoming HR’s secret weapon. Handwriting analysis. Really? Absolutely, because handwriting is scientifically proven to offer insights into all kinds of personality traits that will affect how well someone fits into your organization. Such traits include: Motivation Ambition Adaptability Ability to work in a team Loyalty Honesty Emotional state So when you […]
When Crisis Strikes – How We Can Help!
We all go through times of crisis – you know that. However, not all crises are the same, because what may be a crisis for you, will not be a crisis for me – or, your neighbor, or best friend. Moreover, because the perception of a crisis is subjective, you need to be careful not […]
Communication
When we think of communication in today’s society, we usually think of the technology that allows us to stretch our minds and bodies across the world – Skype, cell phones, Facebook – the technology is endless, and it continues to dominate in each of our lives.However convenient technology is though, it has a downside – […]
Training
Faith Wood has the uncanny ability to read and respond to an audience – some of that ability comes from training, but a bunch of it comes naturally.When she speaks and looks over the faces that are in the audience, she automatically senses what they need, what they want and what they’re seeking.Sound crazy? Well, […]
Innovation
We hear a lot about innovation – it’s one of the buzzwords for corporations, especially within the technology sector.It used to be that product innovation or corporate strategy innovation took years to achieve.Now, innovation comes with cyberspeed – that’s not even a word, but you know what I mean.If your company doesn’t keep up with […]
Motivation
Are you keyed in to what motivates your employees?Do you have any idea about what sparks fear in them as it pertains to your company? Do you recognize when your employees are dealing with stress? No? Well, you’re not alone.Motivating employees for increased productivity isn’t easy, and the majority of execs, HR personnel, supervisors and […]
Lies, Lies, Lies
Do you consider your company corporate culture to be a truthful one, or one that functions on a platform of lies and deceit? Do you trust your employees to be truthful regarding colleagues, performance, customers and vendors? When an employee comes to you with news of a conflict within his or her department, do you […]
Sales
Every company depends on sales.It’s the lifeblood of a corporate society and, unfortunately, sales presents itself as fickle . . . they’re up, they’re down.Maybe they’re almost non-existent. When your sales are up, motivation and success are the natural rewards.When your sales are down, the focus becomes on how to increase them and how to […]
Talking to Yourself Again?
Aha! Gotcha’! You were talking to yourself again, weren’t you? Luckily, talking to ourselves is something we all do – we have that constant stream of chatter going on inside our heads, or we listen to the running commentary on everything we do or experience.With all of that talking going on, it’s a wonder that […]
Fundraising on a Shoestring?
Fundraising is a science, but itʼs not rocket-science You can make money for your organization today I’ve got some professional fundraising tips that could make YOUR fundraiser a LOT of money this year. I have the background, the training and the results to prove these tips work. I’m an expert on human behavior and I […]
Life Under The Limbo Bar
Do the people around seem to maneuver through life so much easier than you do? Do they seem to miss all the tough breaks and catch all the good ones? While you’re slip sliding along do they seem to never lose their balance? What exactly is it they know that you don’t? I used to […]
Inspire your mind. Inspire your life . . .
We all have to work. It’s a given and, for some, the workplace is simply a place to go for eight hours a day. Knowing that, ask yourself these questions: is your company inspiring the minds of its employees? Is your company inspiring their lives? If your answer is a resounding, “No,” then your company […]
The Most Successful People You Know Have Coaches.
Successful people have things in common The most successful people you know have coaches! It’s true – and, they have three things in common: they all have coaches, they all use NLP coaching technologies, plus . . . they follow a specific plan to achieve goals and success for themselves. Companies, as well as individuals […]
Bullying on the Rise? Why now?
(Excerpt from Taking the Bully by the Horns written by Faith Wood) Do you recall what it was like to have to write a letter and send it via snail mail? Or, better yet, Airmail? When I think of the days when stamps were a nickel, it makes me chuckle – I tell my kids, […]
What’s up with that?
I had the wonderful opportunity to surprise my twin sister on our bithday this past weekend. My sister is sufferring from a debilitating disease known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). You cna learn more about this disease and the fundraising efforts we have made on her behalf at: www.faithforfern.com […]
Is FEAR stopping you?
Fear. This word conjures images of sweaty palms, quickened breath, and a racing heartbeat. You think of fear as the hunter – stalking you, rendering you immobile. Fear disguises itself – as indecision, avoidance, anger, anxiety, depression and it shrinks our world and steals the joy out of living. Everyone experiences fear once in a […]
Really…How mad was she?
One of the best laughs I ever got while driving was this sign situated in front of a flower shop the day after Valentine’s Day. So what is it about this holiday that turns us all into ramped up consumers of silly bears, hearts and flowers? If you happen to be single for Valentine’s Day, […]