Constant effort and frequent mistakes have almost always preceded phenomenal success. If you interview some truly successful individuals, you’ll learn that none of them were “overnight successes.” Their “recognized” success came after lots of work and lots of setbacks. In fact, it was their failures, mistakes, and setbacks that taught them how to do it better the next time around. …
The Successful Get Better, Not Bitter
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. I’ve spent twenty years teaching people how to be peak performers. And quite frankly, there’s nothing more exciting than seeing people achieve more than they ever thought possible. However, there will be times of disappointment in life. No matter how much I share the strategies of peak performance and no matter how hard …
Employee Motivation Thrives On Recognition
Good managers remember to recognize employees. Great managers do it every day. When comedian George Burns received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford at age 92, he said: “I can’t wait to run home and tell my mother about this. She always wanted me to be a doctor.” It’s a funny story, but Burns makes a serious point. …
Ask And You Shall Receive
A loser wants his way. A winner makes his way. If you’re like most people, you want to know how you can get others to do what you want them to do. That’s understandable, but it’s also a little short-sighted. If you’re a truly effective communicator, you ask a slightly different question. You want to know how you can get …