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...
Personal Mastery is key to a satisfying life and being effective in your life, career or business. In Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius advises his son, Laertes, before the young man travels abroad for university; "Give every man thy ear but few thy voice. Neither a borrower nor a lender be."...
All progressive organizations have the desire to perform at their maximum capability. Whether in sports or business, working effectively as a team is critical for optimal performance. As a leader, knowing how to create a high performance team is an asset as you work toward achieving the...
On January 15, 2009, US Air Flight 1549 departed from LaGuardia Airport in New York City with Captain Chesley Sullenberger at the controls. Shortly after takeoff, the airplane encountered a bird strike that resulted in the loss of power in the plane's engines. However, quick thinking led Captain...
Working with a coach has become the norm in professional circles today. No longer is coaching just reserved for professional athletes, but business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and success-oriented professionals now seek out coaching as a way to up their game. Bob Nardelli, a former CEO of...
I had worked on my Doctoral dissertation for over two years. Finally, after much research, sleepless nights, and fingers numb from typing this long academic essay, I submitted it to my academic advisor with much relief. However, a couple of weeks later, I received shocking news from my advisor,...
No one likes to lose; we all want to win. But why? When an individual wins, testosterone levels usually increase, which influences an increase in dopamine, a chemical messenger that hits the reward center in the brain. This winning effect makes the winner feel good. Feeling good can further...
Are you living your best life? Or are you living each day wishing that life could be different? The answer to these questions may lie in your subconscious mind. Unfortunately, many of us sabotage our success due to our self-defeating beliefs. If you are going to change course and live the life...
People who set goals are more successful. Most people who have achieved great success, including wealth, celebrity status, or recognition, will tell you that having goals contributed significantly to the level of success they have achieved. Here are five tips on how to set and achieve your...
Mentally tough people possess a certain measure of confidence and resilience that exponentially increase their chances of success in sports, business, and life. By mental toughness, I mean being able to perform consistently and productively under pressure. If you want to know how to build mental...
