For many, change is hard because our brains are wired to do the same thing over and over, regardless if that activity is good or bad for you. Oftentimes, it is challenging to go through change, no matter if it’s positive or negative. What can you change in order to be a better influencer and…
Leadership, like most things in life, requires wisdom, balance, and focus. Every 90-days, leadership expert, Steve Gutzler, sets aside time to prioritize his goals for the few months ahead. In his article, Four Proven Strategies of Focused Leaders, Steve said, “Once you know your goals, it’s then about goal getting!” He outlines four ways to gain…
In today’s fast-paced, competitive environment, how effective are you as a leader of personal influence, impact, and inspiration? Our spotlight this week is on Steve Gutzler, a dynamic speaker who speaks to audiences everywhere on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal transformation. His authentic, inspiring style moves people to action with humor, clarity, and insight. Steve…
“Why not fall asleep on the job?” Scott Shellstrom asked. Take a moment to count the decisions you’ve made so far today. Most likely, you woke up and decided what to wear, decided what to eat for breakfast, and what route to take to work. Then once you sat down at your desk, you opened…
Building and maintaining strong, lasting business relationships is hard work, but the more time you invest in building deep connections, the more effective you will be at achieving greatness and success. The power of connection — with yourself and with others — is the thread woven through all of connection expert, Colette Carlson’s, programs. In her…
“I need more coffee.” “I don’t have time to exercise.” “Once I get through this week, things will settle down.” Sound familiar? The reality is that everyone is trying to accomplish more than ever in a single day, and most people are simply stretched too thin. In his article, Quick Energy Assessment: How Do You…
The biggest news story this week was the passenger who was brutally removed from an overbooked United Airlines aircraft. As the man was pulled from his seat and down the aisle of the aircraft, fellow passengers filmed videos of the situation. These videos then flooded the internet, worldwide. United Airlines responded to the situation 18…
Imagine this scenario: Your company has an open position that needs to be filled, and you are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates. Your job is to “pull” the truth out of the data the interviewee has chosen to present, and determine if this candidate is a good fit for the position. Former CIA Officer, Jason…
“Your ability to succeed is in direct proportion to your ability to connect,” says Keynote Speaker and Connection Expert, Colette Carlson. The power of connection — with yourself and with others — is the thread woven through all of Colette’s programs. So when she was introduced to Jewelry Designer, Kendra Scott, at a recent event, it…
My first job was picking up trash along the roadside for Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington, Ohio. I was ten years old, and my grandfather was the Superintendent. I took over the job for my big brother when he started a lawn care business (a fancy term for mowing neighborhood yards); and I became the…
