In our current economic and social climate, things are changing rapidly. Businesses are restructuring to meet a more socially and environmentally conscious world. Many people are reevaluating whether their current employment or career paths are in line with their personal values and goals. Some are simply changing companies. However, many are finding themselves pivoting into […]
Cultivating an attitude of excellence requires that you develop five cardinal qualities. Teachability: You must be open to new ideas and methods, new ways of doing things. You must be willing to listen, observe, and learn constantly. Adaptability: You must be willing and able to adjust to constant change. [Change is constant – Growth is […]
In his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey points out that we should “Seek first to understand – then to be understood.” Here Stephen Covey suggests that when we communicate with others, we should DIAGNOSE before we PRESCRIBE. Is it easy? I think not; because the truth is, most of us […]
May is a special “love” month for Mothers. During the month of May, flower shops spring into overtime, Hallmark cards are everywhere, street vendors are on most busy street corners, dollars we didn’t know we had seemed to appear for gift buying. During the month of May, especially on Mother’s Day, telephone lines are stretched […]
In his book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey points out that we should “Seek first to understand – then to be understood.” I believe that to be a timeless truth, because one of our basic human needs is to understand and to be understood. Therefore, I submit the best way to […]
If you buy into and embrace the philosophy that, “The Time Is Now – The Person Is You,” here are seven essential strategies that you will need to apply in your life: Be Deliberate In Your Climb: Realize that a long life journey begins with one small step, which is taken towards the realization of […]