Leaders are Made, Not Born
There’s a common misconception that some people are born as natural leaders and others simply don’t have it. I’ve heard some go so far as to justify the way that they speak or behave with a casual, “Well, that’s just the way I am.” What an incredibly sad attitude to have. Although it’s true that [...]
The Mind of a Leader: Content or Cliche
A few days ago, I joined the popular hash chat on Twitter, #leadershipchat. As I dove in and attempted to participate in the conversation, I noticed a very unsettling trend. Rather than hearing ideas and experiences being exchanged as I’m accustomed to in several other chat groups in which I participate, I noticed an unruly [...]
And Then Came Emma
When Farnoosh Brock invited me to browse her latest article, The Path to Fulfillment: To Have or Not to Have Children, I was at first very hesitant. As you’ll discover below, I’m very uncomfortable around children and I have a difficult time feigning excitement about the subject. But as I began reading, I was consumed with [...]
The Daily Grind
Every year, millions of people around the globe resolve to lose weight, live healthier lifestyles, quit smoking, continue their education, develop their relationships, and more. Creating resolutions for a new year is a tradition with which most of us are familiar. Yet more often than not, people fail to achieve their goals. You fail to [...]
Motivation without Direction
Motivation is a powerful force. It can fuel your drive to accomplish great things, it can ignite the passion to learn new skills, and it can accelerate your ability to get things done. Of course, that is assuming that you have something to get done. Motivation is only as powerful as the goal that you’re driving toward. [...]
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