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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Happy 100th Birthday Vince Lombardi!
Vince Lombardi was born on June 11, 1913. Had he not passed in 1970, today would have been his 100th birthday. His memory lives on because his famous quotes capture a competitive spirit that is relevant to many – and is certainly not limited to football players. Below are a few of my favorites.
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Hilarious Video – Can This Help Us to Communicate Better at Work too?
It’s not surprising that Jason Headley’s recent video, above, has gone viral. It’s a hilarious take on how difficult communication between two loving people can be. Those of us who are fixers want to fix! Those of us who are talkers want to be heard! We carry our need to be a fixer or a […]
Read MoreSmile! An Amazing 7-Minute Video About the Benefits of Smiling
Watching this 7-minute talk will produce 3 outcomes: It will educate you about the many benefits of smiling. It will increase your lifespan. It will make you smile! [ted id=1143]
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5 Weekend Activities to Ensure a Productive Work Week
Need ideas for your upcoming weekend? As we approach the half-way mark of 2013, it’s helpful to think about what we’ve accomplished thus far and how our weekend activities may be impacting our productivity during the work week. Below is a simple list to consider on Saturday and Sunday since taking notice of this advice […]
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Volunteering – It’s A Career Must
I just finished reading an article by Noble McIntyre entitled “The Hidden Benefits of Volunteering Your Time.” And I could not agree more. In fact, the benefits are so easily recognized, a more apt title might have been “The Glaringly Obvious Benefits of Volunteering.” The article lists common reasons to volunteer that relate to resume […]
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3 Tips for Living an Inspired Life
Are you living an inspired life? If you cannot quickly identify something that inspires and motivates you on a daily basis and also connect that inspiration to choices you make at home, at work, or in your community, you maybe feeling a bit dull. If having an inspired life seems like too lofty a goal, […]
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Procrastination in Self and Co-workers: What’s Driving Your Delaying?
Procrastination in Self and Co-workers: What’s Driving Your Delaying? Yesterday, while discussing individual decision-making in a 300-level college course called “Managing Behavior in Pubic Organizations,” the class started a great conversation about procrastination. Although I am given the title of instructor of this course, once again I had the pleasure of being schooled by one […]
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Find a Job than Makes You Happy!
On May 11, 2013, Former President Bill Clinton gave Howard University graduates some personal advice – he encouraged them to find a job that makes them happy by doing what they do best. Clinton followed up this advice with the acknowledgement that very few people world-wide are offered the opportunity to choose how to support themselves. Having self-determination regarding our […]
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