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. […]
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Have you read the book or seen the 2006 movie “The Pursuit of Happyness?” Actor Will Smith portrays the life of Chris Gardner – a single-father with a rags-to-riches tale. The most poignant period in the movie occurs when father and son sleep in a public bathroom at night while the father learns to become […]
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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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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 […]
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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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Careful preparation for a big interview or client meeting is critical to confidence and success. How do you prepare for potentially career-changing events? Below are three tips to help to build self-assurance, harness past success, and hit the bull’s-eye. Recognize that your non-verbal communication will speak louder than your verbal communication. Remember to sit straight and be alert in the waiting room and in the interview. Did […]
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Feedback is a key concept discussed in academics and business because it is critical to the process of improvement. Just to clarify, feedback has two meanings in the world of organizational behavior. This article relates to the more commonly used meaning – feedback to explain how well an employee is meeting goals at work. However, […]
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“Find the thing you do best in the world, and success will follow.” While growing up this was the advice my parents gave when I frequently asked how I would ever be able to decide upon a career. I was a young grade-schooler at the time but regardless, this advice seemed farfetched. Had my dad […]
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