In the words of Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist “How people treat others is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.” As such, finding ways to feel good about ourselves helps us to be better able to interact more positively with others. What do you do that gives you that all-is-well-in-the-universe feeling and makes you feel good…
I’ve found that having an attitude of gratitude has been the secret to staying positive and hopeful. In the words of the legendary motivator Zig Ziglar: “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” I recently surveyed my Facebook…
During this crisis, you may be asking the question, what can I do to help? How can I communicate that I care? What difference can I make? Meanwhile, you may be scrambling to save your own business or keep your career from crashing, all while home schooling your children. It has been more than a month since the Covid-19 quarantine…
Do you have something fantastic to focus on and look forward to? Having a worthy goal is one way to rekindle your passion and stay positive…even amid negativity and challenges. I frequently ask the audience members in my keynote presentation “How to Stay Positive and Focused in Uncertain Times” to contemplate and complete the phrase “Someday I will…” to…
I watched with awe The Avengers, was wowed by Wonder Woman and emboldened by Black Panther. Yet, each of us has some cool characteristics in common with the superhero we love to admire. We too have superpowers that can be used for the greater good while eradicating evil. No cape or tights required! The 10 characteristics below were originally shared by…
It’s tough to have a conversation WITH POSITIVE WORDS when the WORDS in your mind ARE NEGATIVE. Imagine the voice in your head shouting: “He’s so arrogant!” or“She’s so indecisive!”, or other not-so-nice words even as you’re saying to a colleague “I’d love to collaborate with you”. In fact, one of the biggest challenges in communication is when…