Every day that you wake and begin your daily task, you are performing. However, being successful requires much more than your intelligence or natural skills; you must become a high performer. High performers have mastered the skills necessary to be on top of their game, and so can you. If you...
John Maxwell is one of the world's foremost authorities on the subject of leadership. He has authored over 80 books on leadership and is a New York Times best-selling author, who has sold more than 26 million books in fifty languages. In addition, the American Management Association has...
For every cause, there is an effect. Likewise, you can only reap after you sow. Therefore, sowing and reaping for success is a universal principle that has governed human destiny since the beginning of time. Success has never been a result of luck. On the contrary, those who are successful will...
I have to admit! I was having fun with the obstacle course during my Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) until I stood gazing up at this 40 plus foot-tower. You can never become a soldier, much less an officer, without performing the task of rappelling down this 40 foot-tower. This...
Activity does not always equal productivity. In all honesty, technology has afforded us the opportunity to do more faster, whether it's through texting, e-mailing, instant-messaging or on-line banking. The issue though, is whether or not you are getting the right things done. Are you doing...
Having a positive self-image can make a huge difference in your level of success. According to Maxwell Maltz in his book Psycho-Cybernetics "each of us carries about with us a mental blueprint or picture of ourselves." This view is our construct of who we think we are. It is a reflection of our...
A leader is someone who influences others to follow. Without followers, therefore, you cannot be a leader. On the contrary, if you have people following you, it is essential to provide them with competent and effective leadership. Here are five ways to improve your leadership skills as you think...
"Everyone needs a coach. It doesn't matter whether you're a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast or a bridge player." These are the words of Bill Gates, one of the worlds most successful CEO's of all times. Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Google during an interview...
Everyone has a story - a story about ourselves, where we come from, who we are, and what we can or can't become. Your story to date may consists of good and bad memories, wins and losses, childhood trauma, or even the pain of adversity. The truth is, your stories contribute to the view you hold...
The story of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories in Western history and a perfect example of the science of attraction and why we love. This classic story written by Shakespeare is about the fate of two young lovers who would do anything to be together. The young lovers are...
When a team is functioning well together, it gets things done. Whether it’s in sports or business, a high performance team generally consists of a leader who is efficient in growing others, and team members who are highly motivated and self-driven. Here are my top 10 Tips in Leading A...
No one likes to lose. We all want to win. As I think about winning and what it takes to "make the cut," I can't help but think about the life of Academy Award winner Sidney Poitier. Poitier, born in Miami during a visit by his Bahamian parents, who traveled there to sell tomatoes and other...
