We have all experienced the limiting effects of this pandemic on buinesses, schools, recreational activities, entertainment, and social gatherings. As a result, we have lost many daily human interactions and connections. We are social animals. Connecting with and helping one another is wired deeply in our brains. Neuroscience shows that helping others is not only…
Leadership is an inside job. We must lead ourselves to a higher level before we can inspire extraordinary results from our team. We cannot lead where we dare not go. We cannot credibly ask others to pursue team excellence if we do not pursue personal excellence. Great leadership requires skill and character. Our character is,…
On November 17, 1981, Professor Wallace Kennedy of Florida State University (our alma mater) spoke to students of Maclay School in Tallahassee. One of their senior classmates, Margaret, had committed suicide the day before, and they were in distress. When we posted Professor Kennedy's compelling talk several years ago, Carol Robinson, Margaret's sister, reached out to express her surprise…
We each have strengths and weaknesses. We work best when we are using our strengths; however, we are all required to perform tasks that might not be a strength. We all know there is always a weakest link on any team (always someone else, of course!). As the old saying goes, "a team is only as…
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Without a doubt, your personal integrity is your most prized possession. Each day, that integrity is constantly tested, and you have an opportunity to prove it or lose it with every decision you make. Doing the right thing is not always the easiest thing – but it is always the right thing to do. Choosing…
Who hasn't experienced a moment of insecurity? You may fear the failure of a new venture. You may even be fearful of what might happen if you succeed! The current pandemic has certainly triggered fear on many levels for most of us. The voice of fear tells you to keep quiet and to stay within your comfort…
One of the biggest enemies of success and peace is worry. Worry creates fear, drains your energy, prevents you from achieving your potential, while obstructing you from your goals. Not much happens – good or otherwise - when you are paralyzed with worry. Research studies reveal that we typically worry five times more about things that will never happen…
The late, great Zig Ziglar spoke truth! He still speaks truth today through his super son, Tom. My absolute favorite Zig quote is, "You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." During trying times, people tend to focus on meeting their own needs. I certainly do! That's when I replay…
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