With concussions and CTE rising in football, soccer, lacrosse and other impact sports, you would think they are the most dangerous. Maybe it's sports like volleyball (rotator cuff), dancing (knees), or wrestling (just about anything can get damaged here)? You'll be surprised by this answer …
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Leadership and the Easy Button!
As you read or watch the news on television, we often hear the talking head say that the "leader was struggling with a decision". During an interview with a politician that may have been caught in scandal, they resigned only after they "struggled with this decision". Leadership should not ever have …
Building Trust in Leadership
When is the last time you lost trust in an individual? Think back to that moment and try to recall what you were thinking or feeling. I am sure you can vividly remember what the person did or said that caused you to lose that trust. Try to keep that feeling present as you continue to read on. …
Tips: You can build trust …
Do you have to trust someone in order to work for them? When you have trust issues with a colleague, leader, or subordinate, you are not standing on solid ground with them. At times, you may feel like you are sinking, and in the extreme circumstances, you fall into a sink hole. Trust, as a …
This is a “baloney” sandwich!
You just received an email from your boss. "I would like to see you after lunch today, to discuss your performance". For many of you, you won't be too worried about this, but for others you begin to set the stage in your mind. You can see yourself walking into the office, sitting down, and …
69 Ways to Win!
All of us are selling something, and we are always selling. You might be trying to negotiate a raise. You are trying to sell the benefits to a vacation home on the lake to your spouse. You get stopped for a traffic ticket, and you are looking for a way to win that argument. Yes, we have all …
Tips: Improve Clarity in your Life!
1 + 1 = 2 Some things are just so simple. They come to you with clarity, and you can apply it immediately. I found that in this week’s “Art of Charm” Podcast, hosted by Jordan Harbinger. Jordan’s guest was Rob Scott, who defines himself as an “Identity Shifting Mastermind”. I almost didn’t listen …
Secrets to Achieving that New Years Resolution
Six weeks from now is my least favorite time of the year. It’s the time of year where I go to the gym and can’t find a machine to work on, a lane to swim in, or any part of the track where I can run. The good news is; I know it’s only a short-term problem! By the end of January, all of those …
Announcement: Zig Ziglar, Legacy Certification!
This week’s blog is going to be short, sweet and to the point! I am at Ziglar Headquarters this week becoming a Ziglar Legacy Certified Trainer. I can’t wait to return and share with you what I have learned. After this weeks training, I will be able to provide you with Exclusive Ziglar …
Question: Are you an Achiever or Perfectionist
Are you an achiever or a perfectionist? June 18, 2014 by Bernadette McClelland I remember being told that a perfectionist “has absolutely no standards” and at the time challenged that person’s beliefs, until I started coaching what I considered to be high achievers. People who were in senior …