A lot of people are good at what they do. Some are at the elite level, while a few are noticeably unstoppable. However, those who are unstoppable were not born that way. Instead, they developed the mindset and skill set that set them apart from the competition and make them the winners they are...
There is joy in living the life you have always wanted. It creates a sense of satisfaction, knowing you are living the dream! Of course, living the dream can mean different things to different people. To some, it's a life spent chilling on a beech with a piña colada in your hand and sand...
Having a baby sets off seismic changes in marriage. Like many couples who find themselves engrossed in the full-time job of raising children, my wife and I also felt a significant shift after having our two amazing children. With the need to feed, bathe, and play with these demanding creatures,...
Life's challenges are no respecter of persons. They happen to people irrespective of their socioeconomic status in life. During difficult situations, a person's insecurities and resilience get uncovered. Difficult times usually introduce a person to themself. In other words, difficulties test our...
Once upon a time, a boy and his dad were spending quality time together when the boy suddenly blurted out, "dad, I am so hungry I could eat an elephant!" In response to this hyperbole, the father asked, "son, how in the world would you do that?" "One bite at a time, dad, one bite at a time," the...
In today's changing society, leadership requires adaptability and the willingness to grow professionally if the leader is to remain relevant and effective. By effective, I mean directing, motivating, and enabling others to accomplish the desired mission or goals of the organization. This...
Life often comes with challenges, changes, and uncertainties. Recent economic activities and the spin-offs from the COVID-19 pandemic have turned our lives upside down, leaving many on the brink of despair and others giving up on their dreams and aspirations. In this time of unprecedented change,...
Everyone wants to succeed at something! Furthermore, we all want to achieve more. However, "having" can only be realized when we do more, and doing more can only be accomplished by being more. To quote Zig Ziglar, "You have to BE before you can DO and DO before you can HAVE." In other words, the...
Building mental resilience is essential in navigating life's inevitable challenges and is fundamental to living your best life. Our mental strength gets tested all the time, whether as a leader who has to lead her team through a crisis or an individual who has to deal with the adversities that so...
Have you ever wondered why some leaders are so influential while others are not? In many instances, it has to do with executive presence. Executive presence is the ability to inspire confidence in others so that they may take impactful actions in their role as team members. Sylvia Hewlett, the...
Everyone wants to be successful. The truth is, only a few have experienced it. Among the few are those who are not just successful but have achieved massive success. These people are often called the "one percent." The question is, "Why do some people become so successful while others...
As the old year fades into oblivion, with the New Year taking its place, you might be thinking about or have already made your New Year's resolutions. For many, a new year means another chance to create a better career, relationship, and life. With the best of intentions, however, many of us tend...
