You know the classic defintion of insanity: "Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." -Albert Einstein
However, I think Einstein missed something important. I think we do something else that is more "insane" than what he pointed out. In a nutshell:
One of my favorite authors and speakers is Randy Gage. His post today was about how good we are, not at giving, but at receiving. While others are writing this week about giving, Randy wrote about receiving--and rightfully so.
We are more comfortable with giving than receiving, myself included. And ...
2014 will be here before you know it.
Have you slowed down enough to imagine what you want for the next twelve months? And have you reviewed how the last twelve months have been for you?
Maybe you've had a stellar year, if so, I'm happy for you. It's easier to expect more "success" ...
I received a group email from a colleague the other day and I couldn't stop laughing. The topic of the email was on communication and this is how he summed up his communications skills:
"I love to hear myself talk. It's nice to have others hear me sometimes, too."
He ...
Several of my clients have found new career opportunities in the past year after long periods of struggle. Others have reconnected with their spouses or life partners and others have rekindled long lost dreams. I thought I would share three lessons they learned along the way.
Today's post is from leadership blogger Dan Black:
If you’re leading then you will encounter critics. During the times you’re criticized you can either chose to move past what has happened or allow it to prevent you from moving forward. I have witnessed people who have allowed criticism to ...
How often have you heard a therapist, coach or friend give someone the advice, "You need to let go of the past." It sounds good, doesn't it? The only problem is it doesn't work. Huh? No, really, it doesn't work. How many times have you tried to "let go" of ...
How are you...and how is your New Year so far? For some of us, the answer would be "Good...no, I mean really good!" For some of us, the answer would be"Not so good, I've been kind of stuck" and for others of us the answer would be "I'm just holding ...
Believe it or not, 2013 is just around the corner! If you have been thinking about how you would like the new year to be one of discovery, growth and achievement, here is a tip:"Don't believe everything you believe! If you want things to change in your life, you must ...
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