For the month of April we are focusing on learning how to love the things that we hate. When I think of things that I hate I instantly think of Mondays, alarm clocks, traffic, commercials, lines and bad coffee. Even though we commonly hate these things there is something powerful about changing our perspective and learning to love them. Learning …
“If you have a strong purpose in life, you don’t have to be pushed. Your passion will drive you there.” ― Roy T. Bennett, Staying focused and on purpose is a difficult thing to do. To have a personal and professionally fulfilling career, understanding your purpose is essential. Understanding what you wish to learn and grow and how that connects to the …
There are three levels of leadership: Leading Oneself, Leading Others, and Leading Organizations. Leading self is a foundational element for success. It is about results, relationships, learning, taking action and management of your time. Every person in every organization must be proficient these areas to be successful. Mastering these areas will help on a personal and professional level. Fail Every Day – failure is an …
Get up from your desk and go take a whiff outside. Do you smell that? Fall is here, y’all! We don’t know about you, but there is something so refreshing about the cooler weather, leaves changing colors and pumpkin flavored everything! This time of the year brings big changes, not just with the season, but also with your business. Consumers …
“In many mays effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to do their best.” – Zig Zigler As communication and listening are so vitally important to continuity and success in our lives both personally and professionally, we will have a number of “Bits & Pieces” on the subject. I personally experience situations where I could have done …
We are so lucky to work with so many brilliant people; people that love to pour their knowledge into us to help us grow as an individual and also thrive in a working environment. Bud Parker, of Novologic, is one of those people. He has a passion to coach and teach his employees what he has learned over the years …
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw How many times have you been in a discussion or meeting and when the notes were published you wondered if you had been in the same meeting? Or, you have been in a discussion and the audience does not seem to grasp what you are communicating? …
