The words we choose when taking to family, friends, co-workers or our boss impact the people around us and shape our future. The power of words cannot be underestimated. Over the last decade, while presenting on the topic of interpersonal communication, I have found seminar attendees and students to be intrigued by the potential of […]
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David and Goliath Story – It’s Not What You Think
The new book David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell has the fitting subtitle Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants. Watch the TedTalk video above and listen to Gladwell explain his own misunderstanding of the oft-told bible story of David and Goliath. Chances are that you may have similarly thought you understood this 3,000 […]
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When Change Gets Us Down
Have you updated your phone or iPad with the iOS 7 yet? Well, I have and I’m here to tell you that the whole ordeal has left me feeling like a hypocritical jerk. I like to think of myself as someone who has a healthy interest in progress and change. I downloaded the iOS […]
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Live From Your Heart – It Will Bring Happiness and Effectiveness
I read this beautiful poem today and wanted to pass it along. Living from the heart brings authenticity and therefore leads to happiness with oneself and others. Living from the heart also brings a sense of pride in the tasks one accomplishes and subsequently improves one’s effectiveness at work and at home. Enjoy these inspiring words. […]
Read More3 Great Pieces of Advice
Earlier this month, 64-year old Diana Nyad gave three pieces of advice immediately after she emerged from the water, after swimming 52-hours from Havana, Cuba to Florida. On September 2, Nyad became the first person to have accomplished this treacherous swim without the aid of a shark tank – a device that protects the swimmer […]
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Futile Work v. Meaningful Work
Days spent working on dead-end projects suck the life right out of us. That’s a scientific fact, not just common wisdom. In fact, the research related to this idea is discussed by Dan Ariely in his TEDtalk video below. Meaningful work has the opposite effect on our well-being because it energizes and inspires us. When […]
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Seeing Yourself as You Really Are, It’s Like Putting on Glasses for the First Time
Recently, I was reminded of my 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Cameron, and the events that led her to realize that I needed glasses. It’s a fairly common story but one that I want to share because it reminds me of a more recent event that has also allowed me to see the world more clearly. […]
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Labor Day Thoughts
This Labor Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of the American worker. This national holiday was originally created to honor the achievements of American workers but somewhere along the way it turned into a great reason to have an end-of-summer picnic and go to a baseball game. By all means enjoy […]
Read MoreWeekend and Workday Wisdom from Steve Jobs
Steve Job's 2005 commencement address to Standford's graduating class is as relevant today as it was then. If you watched it a few years ago, it's worth a second viewing. If you have never seen it, it's a must see. It touches on three concepts that are meaningful to me: 1. Do what you love. […]
Read MoreRising Star: An Indianapolis Star Interview
Sarah Robinson’s new status as one of only seven Gallup-certified StrengthsFinder coaches, and her work at Fresh Concepts, was highlighted in the August 18 “Rising Star” section of the Indianapolis Star. Congratulations, Sarah! If you missed the article, you can read it here.
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