If you’re like me, you know you’re “supposed” to have a positive attitude. After all, the research is overwhelming and indisputable. A positive attitude can make all the difference in the world. Dr. Martin Seligman, for example, discovered that attitude was a better predictor of success than any other factor, including I.Q., education, grade point average, race, age, gender, or anything …
Trust Is The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
The classic blockbuster movie, Ghost Busters, got us all chanting, “Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters.” It was a catchy line. Considering current events, today’s slogan for millions of people is, “Who you gonna trust?” The answer for many people is “Nobody.” It’s a scary answer. After all, about half of the American people don’t trust one or both of our Presidential candidates. And yet the very foundation of …
What Does Work-Life Balance Cost You?
As the economy continues to be difficult and the world continues to be unpredictable, almost everyone is feeling too much stress and too little balance. And you may feel like you’re working harder than ever just to stay even. That’s sad. However, you don’t have to give up your life to make a living. I know. For years I took …
The secrets to turning average performers into stars are…
By definition, most people in your organization are average. But average is not a nice word. It sounds so ordinary. And who wants to be considered ordinary? No one! The trouble is people get used to being average. It feels comfortable or at least familiar. And that’s precisely why we need effective leaders. Effective leaders get average people to do extraordinary work. A …




