Whether or not you’ve personally visited the City of Sin, you’re probably familiar with its reputation. People go there to have a good time or escape the daily grind. They often eat and… Read More
It had been a great training session – people were engaged, excited, and learning some great skills to help them communicate more effectively and productively with co-workers. As people walked out of the… Read More
After watching Matt Cutts’ TED Talk, in which he urges us to try something new for 30 days, I decided to try something he mentioned, taking a picture every day for 30 days.… Read More
I was nervous as I walked into the gym. I had never done any kind of boxing, and was about to do my first class. The advertisements for this class boasted “you’ll burn… Read More
Has a friend of yours ever pointed out that you had a piece of lettuce stuck in your teeth? How did you feel? Embarrassed? Thankful? What did you do next? Did you immediately… Read More
Do the people you enlist for support help or hurt your cause? Humans are inherently social creatures, which can work to the advantage of the aspiring influencer. Change often involves ambiguity, especially at first.… Read More
You work hard and get consistent results, but feel as though you are not noticed, that your accomplishments are taken for granted, or that all the kudos seem to go to the guy… Read More
Clearly LeBron was born with an incredible amount of potential, but if he had never learned and practiced the specific skills necessary to be a basketball player, he would not be the player he is today (we might not have ever heard of him!).
Does “common sense” really exist? Can it be learned, or are you born with (or without) it? Dan McCarthy posted a great blog on common sense, and ways to build it. Below are some… Read More
Are SMART goals dumb? Are inspirational goals enough? You might be surprised…
