7 Ways Humility Contributes to Self-Confidence

Formulas for developing confidence are only outstripped by the numbers of people who lack confidence. Think positive thoughts. Dress for success. Fake it till you make it. Smile. Stand with your hands on… Continue reading

It Sounded Smart in Your Head and Dumb When You Said It

Comedians say dumb things intentionally. The rest of us have learned that a ‘foot in the mouth’ leaves a bad taste. The dumb thing you said seemed smart in your head. “If Lincoln… Continue reading

How to Eliminate Mocking Voices and Find Your True Inner Voice

The first voice you hear in your head sounds like you, but it’s probably someone else. Don’t trust it. Mockingbird: There’s a Northern Mockingbird in a nearby tree singing his heart out as… Continue reading

Two Practices to Foster Conversations Worth Having

New Book giveaway!! 20 complimentary copies available. Leave a comment on this guest post by Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros to become eligible to win one of TWENTY complimentary copies of  “Conversations Worth Having:… Continue reading

How to Build Enthusiasm in a Half-Hearted World

Anything you do without enthusiasm makes you less of who you were meant to be. “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Once enthusiasm is lost, it’s like starting a… Continue reading

On Being Possessed

Enthusiasm comes from entheos “divinely inspired, possessed by a god.” College football games are populated by the possessed. Fans paint their faces, wear bizarre costumes, and act like lunatics. Reserve: Enthusiasm seems frivolous.… Continue reading