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Before we even begin discussing how to create a daily success routine, I think it makes a lot of sense to define what we consider to be a success. The best definition of success that I’ve ever heard comes from Earl Nightingale who said, “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.”

What an awesome definition! I’d even add that a worthy ideal can be an external event that’s meaningful to you or to the people in your life. It can also be a level of character that you hope to Read More...

I thought I would share with you a view on Leadership that I hold near and dear to my heart. It is from the book the Tao Te Ching, the traditional Chinese text of philosophy written around 6th Century B.C., Verse 66.

Even though this text was written thousands of years ago, it still holds valuable lessons for us today.

All streams flow to the Read More...

Schmooze. Sounds nasty, right? In fact is the grease that lubricates your interaction with people – both in business and social settings. Skilled schmoozers are loved and respected by everyone. They make other people feel important and smart. When people like you and trust you, it is much easier to ask them to do business with you.

What is schmooze? Schmoozing is about NOT getting right down to business. It’s about hanging out with people for a little bit and getting to know them. Remember Dale Carnegie’s famous dictum, “Everyone favorite topic of conversation is themselves.” That is the schmoozer’s motto.

The key to successful schmooze is to ask questions. When you ask, Read More...

What do you do when problems arise??? Do you panic? Do you brush them under the rug? Do you face them head on? Or do you sometimes feel like just giving up?

We all have different responses to challenges in life. But what if you chose to view every problem as a positive opportunity? Sound crazy? Maybe so. In the moment, problems don’t feel good and most of us would prefer to avoid them whenever we can. So you may be asking yourself, “How do I possibly see them as a positive in my life?”

Well, you have a choice when a problem arises. You can stay where you Read More...