Be the driver…NOT the passenger!
Do you allow a negative comment or a harsh word get under your skin, especially when it comes from someone you care about, or someone you thought highly of? If [...]
Is It Worth It?
There's a time in one's life when one starts to wonder what is the purpose for all the daily hustle and bustle. Why stress over acquiring materialistic things when all [...]
Before You Press “Send”
Email protocol is as important as any other written communication. It is very easy to react quickly to an email you receive, thinking it's the right thing to say. However, [...]
May I Help You?
Picture this: You’re over your head with your work. You’re already behind on your project that’s due in a day. The phone rings, you answer. “Hello, may I help you?” On the [...]
Is There Such as Thing as Being Too Nice?
It's odd but also sadly true that when someone is 'nice' to us, we start wondering why; instead of embracing the person's kindness, we question his or her motives [...]
Is Silence Really Golden?
It is said "communication is the hardest thing in the world." Isn't that the truth! Lack thereof causes chaos in an organization, misunderstandings between friends, broken hearts between lovers, and [...]
Are You a True Leader?
There’s a common misconception that a leader is one who has a high-ranking position in an organization or a certain status in life. Consequently, those who reach a certain rank [...]
The POWER of NICE
When was the last time you were 'nice' to those around you? What do I mean by 'nice' you may ask? Simple. Do you smile and say 'good morning' when [...]
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
You've most probably heard this saying so many times before... 'when there's a will, there's a way.' What does this message really mean? What if you try your best and [...]
Action Speaks Louder than Words
Leaders, to earn the respect, loyalty and trust of your team, it's important to back your words with action. Words are cheap, especially if they are pretentious. Action is what [...]
Would YOU Follow YOU?
"You are lucky you have a job!" "If you don't want to do it, I'll find someone who can!" "You know there are ton of people who'd love to have [...]
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
"That's okay." But, is it really? "Oh, don't worry...it's no problem" But, is it really? Our words may say one thing, and yet we may think or feel otherwise. When [...]
Open your HEART
Generally, the power that comes with a position or life status, transforms people, and it gives them a sense of superiority over others. This behavior creates a dichotomy between the [...]
Listen to Your Gut
How often have you felt a sense of guilt or had a 'knowing' that what you were about to do was not the right thing and yet went along with [...]
Power vs. Heart
We've heard over and over again that people leave their bosses and not their jobs. Do you ever ask yourselves why we have this problem in organizations? Why can't there [...]