Leadership is a key component to living our calling and initiating change in the world. Under this topic, we talk about the qualities and skills of effective leaders.
It’s not too late to finish 2015 strong. There is still time to accomplish some great results. In order to do it, though, you may need to have a shift in thinking. Let’s examine a mindset that will really move you forward even now. In our book, we talk about the “Empowerment Mentality” in which … Read more
I recently acquired a new sense of responsibility. I’m feeling the need to step up and get better at helping people to get deliberate and focused in having a positive impact. Interestingly, this sense of responsibility is for the people who will not have that positive impact because I stood by and let someone else … Read more
No one likes to feel sad. We like to feel happy or peaceful or engaged. But sad is something we try to avoid. So I have a little tip to help you feel less sadness. The best way to have less sadness in your life is to go ahead and feel it when it comes … Read more
I see the blame shame game get played a lot. I’ve played this game trying to escape punishment. Many people I’ve talked to think assigning blame is productive but usually it’s not. Let’s talk about it. I’ve seen the blame shame game played the most in workplaces. In many of my work environments, people would … Read more
There is a joke that goes like this: A young man loses an eye in battle, and gets a replacement wooden eye. After several months of hiding himself and staying indoors, a friend finally convinces him to get out and come to the local town dance. This fellow shyly watches everyone else dance until he … Read more
Maintaining a positive focus is good for us and good for the people around us. A positive focus can help us maintain possibility thinking that creates options where there were none before. It also helps keep us from tumbling down the rabbit hole of negativity. Negative messages abound all around us. That’s why I don’t … Read more
Speaking is a form of service. Whether we are speaking to someone one on one or speaking to a group of thousands, we have the opportunity to serve. Whatever message we have to share, we will be more effective as a speaker when we are other-focused.. It’s the same weather you consider yourself a professional … Read more
I went to the optometrist last week for new glasses. I was shocked that I couldn’t see the “E” at the top of the eyechart. I strained and struggled and could barely make out that there were some lines there. As the tears came it became even more difficult to see. I turned to my … Read more
Today i’m giving you a quiz on how supportive your friends are for you. Actually, it’s an exercise from chapter three of our book, “Splash! Increase Your Life’s Impact.” A couple weeks ago, I challenged you to evaluate your “peeps.” Now it’s time to get detailed about that evaluation. Take this quiz to determine how … Read more
I used to be a real smart ass. I thought it made me look smart. I thought it would make people respect me if I was witty and clever. I chose to make a change, though, when I inadvertently hurt the feelings of some people I love. The first time I noticed my negative impact … Read more