Your mind believes what you fear
The mind is very impressionable to danger, to whatever is negative, whatever everybody does wrong that needs to be corrected, all the doubts that I have about myself, why things won't work out. And so because of that, and evolution, we all walk around full of self-doubt and doubt our ability and doubt the ability…
We all do this. Here’s why.
People go, they stand by the elevator, they hit the button, the elevator's not coming, what do they do? They hit it again, of course they do. Shocking, it's not coming any faster. So what do they do? They go there and they just, with frustration. So then I ask myself, why? Why does our…
From overwhelm to the 0-10 rule.
The 0 to 10 rule is a rule that I borrowed from the world of psychology to the world of decision making. Originally, I learned this tool when I was a psychology major, and then masters, and then PhD. And we used it with people that are depressed to measure depression. Because when someone's depressed,…
They’re burned-out and don’t even know.
And for the people around you that are burned out, be forgiving. Because a person who is burned out, they're not going to come to you and say, hey, I just wanted to let you know I'm a little burned out. So, you know, if I'm nasty, agitated, irritated, passive aggressive, not nice, it's just…
It starts with you choosing growth.
The growth mindset starts with you. The focus on people, the care, it starts with you. The motivation, it starts with you. Adapting to change, it starts with you. You inspire them. Remember to thank them and appreciate what they do. Teach them - especially the new generation that comes into the workforce, they don't…
The one secret to success, no matter what.
I learned how to take action and I learned how to do things no matter what and show up no matter what. And since then, since that day I sat where you're sitting and I graduated just like you, I didn't even know how I got to the finish line - it was so hard,…
Why Only 6% Achieve Their Goals
The Reality: Most People Don’t Follow Through Research consistently shows a tough truth: only 6% of people actually achieve their goals. That means 94% start strong but eventually lose momentum. And it’s not because of talent, luck, or resources. It comes down to how people think, structure their actions, and lead themselves through challenges. Goal…
Burnout Prevention Strategies for Leaders and Teams
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Gratitude in Leadership: A Strategic Advantage
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