Each of us finds some forms of behavior or some ways of thinking unacceptable. This following story is about one of my coaching clients and his experience. If there's some truth here for you, then let's improve on this world a bit. Bruce just bought ...

We're in the midst of Indian Summer where I live and it's a truly beautiful blessing. I'd prompted, in this season of change, to share an idea of change with you that I think you'll find particularly useful. This past weekend I toured beautiful vineya...

I have yet to come upon an individual that does not have at least three options for any challenge. Yet, 'I have no choice' is used far too often to give ourselves permission to take a less creative approach. Yes! You do have choices - more than you r...

E-Mail, designed for efficient and immediate communication, has been abused across the board. While this affects us all, we focus on SPAM instead of what is key�the effectiveness of our own communication. Let's investigate how we can improve electroni...

Does it seem that the whole world is distracted these days? If a solar eclipse will take place this Friday and, like the draw of a full moon, this has an affect on many of us. Is the eclipse to blame or are we simply allowing our minds to take on more a...

The concept of confidence is congruent with the concept of success. Both must exist to support the other. You've seen an insecure person get passed over for a job while the confident one is chosen. This is also true in the sales arena. The salesperson...

Do you ever reexamine your belief system? It's the one that determines all of the experiences and attainments you enjoy (or not) in life. It's a silent presence, sitting in a governing role. We are often unaware of the decisive role it plays in all the...

There are many character traits that strong leaders have in common, and one of them is authenticity. What does authenticity mean to you? I believe it is admitting to all parts about you, both the good, the bad as well as the ugly. It's you accepting t...

Somehow, someway, this week has turned into a week of action. I'm surrounded by it. Many of my clients, my family members and even some friends have made decisions that they've b een mulling over for weeks, in some cases months. And this week, it's ama...

If you feel genuinely valued, you will extend yourself for whomever is showing this appreciation. When you communicate your appreciation effectively, everyone wins. Yet many of us neglect this fundament to fun or healthy or growing relationships. Wha...

We're in the Fall season now and our thoughts naturally turn to the fruits of the fields. Just so in our business lives. I'm providing you with some juicy quotations about 'gratitude' and 'self-restraint' so that you can reflect back upon your year and ...

Many of us struggle with success blocking issues. This became clear to me when I bought a gift for my niece's graduation by Susan Wilson Solovic entitled "The Girls' Guide to Power and Success." At a glance I could see that folks three times my niece's a...

Some leaders have a tendency to procrastinate about making decisions due to the high level of them. They frequently ask me "How do you know when it's time to stop discussing and start acting?" There has to be a better way to get things resolved. Rudy ...

Recently, a fascinating question was asked of high level managers at a business conference: "Do you feel it's appropriate to share your stress with your spouses?" When the heads began to nod, I knew it was a concern they all shared. Each of us carries...

There are a lot of reasons for us to focus our attention on constant and continuous development in our personal and professional worlds. Some of the reasons might be to earn the next raise; to feel more comfortable learning a skill that you're weak in; to...