Emotional Intelligence – Building Better Teams
Emotional ignorance is the opposite of emotional intelligence. Emotional ignorance is the "unwillingness or inability of a leader to empathize with others." As a leader being unwilling or unable to…
Choices Determine Outcomes
How would you rate your life right now? Whatever the rating, it’s in direct proportion to the choices made over an extended period. Depending on the seeds we plant, depending…
Refocusing Your Vision Brings New Energy to Life
Eyes set in the right position alleviates pain caused from looking in the wrong direction. I finish upper body workouts with an exercise called “cable face pulls” – which now…
Make Dreams a Reality by Investing 1 Hour a Day
Cup of Joe - a little boost of inspiration to keep the day going. If you could have your dream job, would you be willing to sacrifice something of value…
Optimism 101: Tips to Help Build Success at Work and in Life
I’m extremely grateful for the vast amount of optimism and positive messages my Mom gave to me growing up and still does to this day. She always “breathed life” into…
Do You Feel Stuck?
Are You Stuck and Can't Get Going? Artists call it blocks, athletes call it slumps, and lay people say they're in a funk. No matter how you label it -…
Help them catch their balance instead of watching them fall
This thought came to me last night as my family shopped at Walmart. Our cashier - an elderly, feeble lady - seemed confused because the previous shopper left without their…
Judgement Day – Now, go enjoy your life
November 15, 2018 was a monumental day for our family. It was a highly anticipated moment and one we all were anxious and excited for. Adopting my two oldest is…
Victory Requires Allies and Enemies
Be aware that you'll never please everyone and neither should you try. There will always be people attempting to pull you down, break you down, and wanting you to fail.…