Tag: managing you

An avid reader, I want to share a powerful lesson I just learned from “The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers’ Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success.” I got the book because I’m a…

“What do you want to be when you grow up,” nosy Aunt Tilly would ask at every family dinner. Clueless, you’d sigh, roll your eyes, and say, “I want to be the first human on…

I’m often asked, “Why is setting goals and priorities important?” Where do I start? Here is a recent example of a goal I set and how my priorities needed to line up to make that…

What is success to you? Is it getting everything off your to-do list today? Or is it getting a new job? Those are two very different objectives. I hope you’re one of those people that…

I’m on my Toastmasters soapbox again. If you are a professional and want to improve yourself, get to a Toastmasters meeting. You will develop so many skills beyond public speaking. Today I’m thrilled to share…

Communication and interpersonal skills are often labeled “soft skills.” That really ticks me off. If communication and interpersonal skills are “soft,” why do so many people struggle to improve those skills? And why are corporations…

If you’re reading this, I’m willing to bet you are constantly striving to meet your expectations. The ones you set and are in control of. And the ones that drive you crazy. I’ve been hearing…

I hear this question from YoPros like you a lot: “Should I change jobs?” Such a simple question, but it requires a lot of thinking and discussion. Here’s what follows. Your Coaching Session Questions to…

Having patience is a challenge facing drivers in my city these days—more than ever. Last week a massive fire shut down Interstate 85 near downtown Atlanta. Miraculously, due to the tireless efforts of first responders,…

What are core values? Core values are the internal, deeply held values that support your beliefs, which drive the actions you take. They are the essence of you. It amazes me how few individuals have…

Are you this guy? The one who says what he thinks, often without thinking? We’re talking about Big Larry. He leaves an emotional wake behind him wherever he goes. “I need help handling Larry,” an…