What is success? This is a question that has baffled so many since the beginning of time. Most may measure it by the amount of wealth a person has amassed or the number of accomplishments received. Yet there are those who will argue that it is never based on...
Abandoning familiarity is frightening. Fear of the future and work-related anxiety is common, but for many, excitement is also a welcomed side effect. Envisioning the accomplishments to come and the adventure awaiting ahead can be just the motivation you need to...
Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say - Andy Stanley It is typical for people to associate effective communication traits with a competent leader. We expect the person who heads a team to be skilled in conveying...
Leadership is a journey that has its share of ups and downs. You can probably recall glorious moments when your team aced a big project. There may also be times when your group has to rise through failures and losses. Heading a team can feel like treading a rough...
Leadership requires a great deal of courage. As the authority figure in a group, leaders are often portrayed as tough and strict. You are expected to set the rules and the direction for the whole team to follow. These tasks require a certain level of assertiveness...
A good leader is supposed to motivate and guide a team to victory. Oftentimes, the vision of success and all the rewards that come with it is a powerful way to keep the team spirit up and running. Yet the chance of failure looms in every endeavor. A Harvard Journal...
Amusement park roller coasters, extreme sports, and haunted houses were all created for the enjoyment of thrill-seekers. A certain sect of the population enjoys the controlled feeling of fear, stress, and anxiety. The jitters, butterflies, heart pounding, and blood...
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou Great leaders know that motivation is the key to success. Motivation is all about inspiring people to want keep...
When you think of the term ‘leadership’ and what it means, what words come to mind? Determination, commitment, discipline, wisdom, values, passion, purpose? All of those sound about right. And it’s true. When you practice and hone your leadership skills you will...
Before you clicked on this article, you probably figured that the answer to, "Is success a destination?" was a resounding, “No.” Well, if you guessed that, then you’re absolutely correct. Success is not a singular destination. There are many paths on the way to...
