Scared enough for success?
What is the scariest thing you have done that you knew would help you grow, but required you to blow off the friendly confines of your comfort zone? Scary behaviors {aka, things that we do despite our hands shaking, stomach roiling, and heart racing} are the...
Midyear Goal Check-In
Midyear Goal Check-In: It's time to revisit, realign, or reset one's goals! Vision isn't enough unless combined with venture. It's not enough to stare up the steps unless we also step up the stairs. - Vance Havner The most successful people make it a practice to...
Do you love your job? 9 Research-based ways to bring greater meaning, joy, and heart to your job
1. Find a supportive and encouraging mentor who holds you accountable and promotes growth.1 2. Express gratitude to your loyal supporters. Make the receiver's day while increasing your own well-being and self-esteem!2 3. Deepen the level of trust and quality in your...
What happens when you run out of motivation?
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing--that's why we recommend it daily. —Zig Ziglar It's normal to have a rough day every once in awhile. However, when a leader is stuck in a motivation rut, the entire organization is...
Bored, Stuck, or No Energy?Low or a lack of motivation can definitely take its toll on one's performance. Motivation propels us into action, makes our life fun and exciting, and helps us reach our goals. Signs of Motivation Problems: Easily bored or disengaged in...
Brain Mapping
What is brain mapping? Brain mapping is a technique to more fully understand the brain's function and structure. There are a number of different techniques for brain mapping, including, fMRI, SPECT, PET scans, and quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG). At...
Staying Calm During Times of Panic
Being a great leader during uncertain times. 6 Things You Can Do Now to Stay Calm Here are the main six takeaways from this excellent article by Tanya J. Peterson: Be responsibly informed. The best source of accurate information will come from Center...
The Circuitry of a Successful Leader’s Brain
Leadership Circuitry Photo by John Barkiple Being a successful leader takes more than “brain” skills. To be a successful leader, you need to have superior emotional and social skills, too. These skills are so important that your brain has a separate systems or...
Using Everyday Experiences to Perfect Your Leadership Skills
When the Ford Model T was first introduced into society, it took 13 hours to build one car. A year later, Model T cars were being produced every 90 minutes. Over the fourteen years (1913 – 1927) that the Model T was made by Ford, over 15 million cars were produced....