Leadership development & business development tools

ShareSpring is in the air and this time of year is ideal for bringing new life into YOUR life. You’ve probably heard the expression, “Out with the old and in with the new”, right?
When you purge yourself of old things, you make energetic ‘space’ for new, more pertinent things to come into your life.  It’s [...]

ShareRunning a successful business requires more than a good idea.  It requires structure and processes to keep things and money flowing.
1. Long-term goals list
If you’ve been following me for any time, you’ll undoubtedly heard me talk about the importance of goals.  Goals that stretch beyond today or this week, will help you prioritize your time [...]

Share“What do the Oscars have to do with business leadership?”, you may be asking. There are five things I believe Oscar nominees and winners demonstrate that land them the preeminent recognition for their artistic achievements.
1. Vision
Having a clear vision is almost a cliché attribute of a leader. However without it, it’s hard to give an [...]

ShareIt’s helpful to trace and understand the origin of the two words.   For a more elaborate explanation, read this article, empathy vs sympathy.
I’ll summarize here.
Empathy was brought into the English language from the German word Both are acts of feeling.  With sympathy, you feel FOR the person.  You may or may not fully understand their [...]

ShareDuring the Winter Solstice, people in the Northern Hemisphere have long celebrated the return of longer daylight hours and warmth to their part of the planet.  Here are some simple things you can do during this season to prepare yourself for the New Year.
1. Give thanks
It’s tempting to be bitter or resentful if things haven’t [...]