“Things do not just happen, they are made to happen.” ~John F. Kennedy Sooner or later each of us has to deal with a life outcome that we didn’t anticipate, plan for or expect. Life is filled with surprises both negative and positive. It is interesting to note however how many of these so-called negative …
Weekly Success Tips One of my heroes, Ben Franklin, who was one of the great minds of his generation over 250 years ago had a simple program for success, wealth and happiness. As one of the people who shaped the United States in the 1700’s he put forward the following approach to achieve success in …
During my 35+ years of working with clients worldwide I have come to believe that there are 6 critical factors that determine employee performance and long-term organization success. There are numerous other factors. I could create a list too long for you to read but I believe that almost all of them will fall under …
Weekly Success Tips “The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.” ~ Addler Over the years I have asked myself the same question a number of times: Why can’t or don’t I do what I know I should about – whatever? There are …
Weekly Success Tips “The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.” Emerson During 2010 I developed a new keynote address I shared with several audiences that covers what I believe are the three keys to lasting success, happiness and a worthwhile lifestyle. The three keys are: what you believe, what you …
Weekly Success Tips Words of wisdom for this week. “Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” ~ Reggie Leach Many people go through their lives, relationships and careers in auto-pilot. Being in auto-pilot is when we make decisions, take actions, and respond to outside stimuli unconsciously or automatically …
Weekly Success Tips Words of wisdom for this week. “We magnetize into our lives whatever we hold in our thoughts.” ~ Richard Bach Sooner or later, in life, each of us experiences some form of emotional pain due to: the loss of a loved one the break-up of a relationship the change of a job, …
Weekly Success Tips Words of wisdom for this week. “Well done is better than well said.” ~ Ben Franklin Several years ago, I realized I was not keeping thorough track of my significant achievements, highs and personal bests. Each of us has in our memory banks the kind words others have said to us, the …
Weekly Success Tips Words of wisdom for this week. “I shall not believe that God plays dice with the world.” ~ Albert Einstein OK, so 2010 is almost to a close. The celebrations and food fests will soon be over and it’s back to the grind of trying to achieve, improve, accomplish and move toward …
Words of wisdom for this week. “No one knows what he can do until he tries.” ~ Syrus Years ago, Lionel Tiger wrote a book called: “Optimism, the Biology of Hope”. In it, Tiger puts forward the premise, after a great deal of research, that people who are optimistic tend to live longer and get …
