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How to Move from Talking to Action in 10 Steps

Parents say, “If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times.” Frustrated leaders ask, “How many times have we talked about this?” Talking isn’t working when: Problems persist. You have the… Continue reading →

10 Practical Ways to Create Mutually Beneficial Relationships

Winning doesn’t have to be at someone’s expense. Instead of focusing on what you want, focus on how much you can accomplish together. You may be thinking, “If I don’t advocate for myself,… Continue reading →

7 Questions to Ask Yourself That Will Change Your Life when the Seasons Change

Variety is one reason I enjoy Pennsylvania. We have four seasons. Transitioning from one season to the next is opportunity to ask questions that change life. Questions to ask yourself that will change… Continue reading →

10 Ways to Manage Entitled People in the Real World

The entitlement monster always wants more. When you feel you deserve it, you are ungrateful when you get it. You don’t have the right to succeed. You earn it. Entitled people: Prefer defensiveness… Continue reading →

Complainers: 5 Ways to Limit the Garbage People Pour into Your Ears

How much time do you spend listening to complainers? Too much. Cy Wakeman’s research with one company showed employees spent almost 2.5 hours a day dealing with drama. Drama most often came from… Continue reading →

Finding Purpose: 5 Practical Suggestions You Can Do Today

Work doesn’t give you purpose. You give meaning to work. “The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to matter…” Leo Rostein Contribution makes you matter. Seek to contribute. The affirmation… Continue reading →