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15 Ways to Dig Out of Discouragement

The only reason encouragement matters is discouragement is real. Positive thinking addresses the reality of negativity. Dark feelings give relevance and power to positive. 15 ways to dig out of discouragement: Don’t: What… Continue reading →

Solution Saturday: Coaching a Family Member

“Does the dynamic change when coaching family members?” (A question from a participant of an American Management Association webinar I gave on coaching for productivity.) If you want to become a great coach,… Continue reading →

12 Ways to Make the Most of Opportunities

Everyone who says, “I wish I had more opportunities,” doesn’t understand opportunities. An opportunity is your chance to give before you get. An unmet need, for example, is an opportunity. The door of opportunity… Continue reading →

7 Powerful Ways to Reignite Your Energy

The less energy you have the more negative you become. Energized leaders are better. Low energy leaders: Feel unappreciated. Want to quit. Blow up. Can’t create or try new things. Believe the world… Continue reading →

13 Beliefs That Hold You Back

Failure begins with self-limiting beliefs. 13 Beliefs that Hold You Back: 13 beliefs that lift you high: What belief holds you back? What belief has most enriched your leadership?

7 Ways to Give Negative Feedback to the Boss

Some bosses think their weaknesses matter less than the weaknesses of others. But, the opposite is true. You help the team and enrich your organization, when you help the boss. 7 ways to… Continue reading →