Most of us have experienced the fear of being different at some point in our lives. I had more than a fleeting awareness that there were a handful of things about me that were different from my peers during grade school. Most notably, I was Caucasian and all my best friends during the period between […]
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[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] Great advice from Thoreau. Not sure how to get started? Learn your strengths and find a coach. [contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form]
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The words success and failure are opposites. Success is associated with fame, fortune, achievement, and victory. Conversely, failure is traditionally linked to despair, poverty, hardship, and loss. Ironically, like many opposites, success and failure are frequently found together: in life, in work, and even in relationships. Although most of us work hard to avoid […]
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What do your brain and your brand have in common? Everything. Your Brain Your brain helps you organize the variety of information, thoughts, and novel ideas that cross your consciousness every day. We know that the right side of the brain holds much of our creative and emotional thinking, while the left side of the […]
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Did you use your strengths today at work, at home, and in your community? If not, you may be feeling a bit worn down at the end of your day. Tomorrow make an effort to spend more time doing the things you do BEST. Focus on your strengths and the strengths of those around you. […]
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Later this month I will turn 50. I’m good with it, I think. None of us are getting any younger, and if the only other option is death, I think aging is much preferable. There are good years and not-so-good years. My 49th year has been very, very mixed. Personally and professionally it’s been great. […]
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The other day my publisher, Nicole Gebhardt, called me with a request to share my book publishing story in her Virtual Book Tour on March 21. She is featuring me and 4 other Indianapolis Business Women authors throughout the course of the week. Of course, I said YES! At almost every event I attend, someone […]
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It takes less than a minute to Google “Most frequently asked interview questions.” Despite the few seconds that are required to complete this task, many interviewees come to interviews unprepared to answer them and end up underwhelming their interviewers. When I work with individuals who are prepping for an interview, they usually moan when I […]
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The list below sites common methods medical professions endorse for staying healthy. It’s a short list that amounts to something of a survival kit. Maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly. Don’t smoke. Eat a healthy diet. Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all. Protect yourself from the sun. Protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections. Get […]
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There’s a saying in my house . . . never, ever, underestimate your competition. With that said, and with those words firmly ingrained in my mind, I can more readily espouse the idea above. In my mind, it is important to both respect my competition and have faith in the power of my strengths. In short, […]
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