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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Contemplating the end of one year and the start of another encourages us to reflect on the high points of the year we are ushering out and ponder about the goals we might choose for the year coming in. About 48% of people are likely to make New Year’s resolutions. Sadly, only 8% say they […]
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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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Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of speaking to Brebeuf Jesuit Prepartory School’s Ignatian Scholars. These high achieving students are in class designed to help them fulfill their potentials – inside and outside of school. Their instructor, Todd Howard, first asked them to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and then requested that I explain their fascinating […]
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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of presenting to at the Rose-Hulman Supervisory Development Institute. It was a great group who quickly grasped the importance of focusing on the strengths of their direct reports. A wonderful addition to this year’s Institute was Julia Reich, who drew a fantastic visual of my presentation. Take a look. Below, Graphic Recorder, […]
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Does your manager consider this question, “How easy do I make it for you to do great work?” a primary duty of his or her job? In my experiences as an executive coach and as a college instructor, I have heard coaching clients and college students alternatively praise or moan about their managers – at length. […]
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Is the idea that positivity can change your life naive? Research shows that positivity can impact not only your health and wealth, but also your personal and professional happiness. Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness, is one of the world’s leading experts on how happiness and a positive perspective can impact performance. […]
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Are you someone who takes charge? Speaks up? Needs honesty? Your presence draws others towards you. It allows you to influence their opinions. While some might shy away from conflict, you see the value in exposing misunderstandings when they arise. Ultimately, with you involved, the conflict will be discussed and resolved – not buried and […]
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