Change seems to be all around us and it can feel a bit ruthless and relentless at times. From the changing seasons to the loss of a loved one. From workplace organizational restructuring to relocation expectations. We bump up against changes in political direction and policy amendments. Our world is constantly facing change – big […]
Introduction to beliefs and the influence of perception And some tips on how to re-adjust them! I have said it before, and I will say it again here….There’s no such thing as a limiting belief. I know that may sound strange for someone who makes a living eliminating them, but it actually makes my job a lot […]
We are the Fortunate Ones. Although we live in a country where the majority of people are what I would call privileged, an attitude of gratitude is not always forthcoming. Logically you would think that having so much would help us be thankful, but instead many are frustrated, stressed and discouraged. Sadly too many of […]
If you have ever been part of the leadership of a board, you have no doubt heard the complaint that your group is too cliquey. A Clique is any small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them. This […]
Motivating yourself can be difficult at times, but motivating other people offers a different kind of challenge. Short of standing behind them with a pitchfork and an evil grin, or offering them a gazillion dollars, what can you do to get the best from others, be they employees or colleagues or even family (although that’s […]
USA Today this week reported that in FERGUSON, Mo. — At least three people were shot and four arrested (Monday) during protests marking the one-year anniversary of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer. “There is a small group of people out there who are intent on making sure we don’t have […]
During the Mastermind Retreat at the end of July in Nelson, a good friend (Lani Donaldson) and I tackled an article for Speaking of Impact magazine. I don’t know if this will be published or not, but thought I would share it here for those who are interested in the concept of Return on Investment […]
If asked to spend just a moment or two looking back on your past, would you be able to identify – to pinpoint one or two events that profoundly altered your life path? Your career? When you think back, do you recall whether or not you actually realized the importance of that event – that […]
My twin sister (Fern) suffers from CRPS. This is a neurological disease that causes severe pain and restricts movement and use of her limbs. She recently wrote an article on the impact of having a service dog. I believe it is an incredibly well written and informative article and worthy of sharing here with all […]
I believe that getting real conscious in business is fast becoming one of the mega trends of the 21st century. I find this trend fascinating when you consider my background as a First Responder where the ABCs provided a consistent gauge to the well being of the individual. Today, being real conscious in business is […]
The workplace is changing – maybe faster than you would like it to and it’s not slowing down any time soon. No longer is our approach to safety limited to how to handle chemicals or how to lift properly or what protective clothing to wear. We are needing to consider distraction, complacency, fatigue, stress and […]
What do Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, John F. Kennedy Jr., William Shakespeare, Margaret Thatcher, and Martin Luther King Jr. all have in common? They are all extraordinary motivational speakers who use enriched language that appeals to all of our senses to convey a powerful message. 01 Traditional communication techniques focus on the use […]