Mistakes have a negative image. So we hide them, play the blame game, or beat ourselves up when they occur. In fact, these actions compound our mistakes by creating stress and anxiety, damaging relationships, squandering time and money, and most importantly, often causing us to repeat the same mishap over and over again. The truth… [Read More]
6 Ways to Spot All Talk, No Action
Let’s face it, you send a message with what you say AND what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. Someone once said, “Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold — but so does a hard-boiled egg.” The… [Read More]
10 Elements of Courage
The Blame Game
When our kids were young, they’d run around the house and hurt themselves by accidentally running into a chair. So we played the “blame game” and put the blame on the chair: “Ouch. That hurt! Why did you get in my way? We were having so much fun until YOU spoiled it all. Who do… [Read More]
Plagiarism Is Stealing
Would you swipe something from a store because you couldn’t afford it? Would you lift a purse from a lady’s chair because she wasn’t looking? Of course not! So what makes people think it’s acceptable to rob someone’s ideas and take credit for their work? Don’t they realize that plagiarism is stealing? While that may… [Read More]
Self-Respect Begins With You
Some people believe that because they’re rich, powerful, or famous, they deserve our respect — regardless of their behavior. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. Respect must be earned. You may be able to fool others, but you can’t fool yourself. If you want self-respect, it’s important to set high standards, remain true to… [Read More]
Great Summer Reading
The best investment that you can make is in yourself. So put this post on your summer reading list. I’ve selected snippets from my book, Follow Your Conscience: Make a Difference in Your Life & in the Lives of Others. Respect Must Be Earned “Think about the people with whom you come into contact each… [Read More]
7 Reasons Why Traditions Are So Important
When you hear the word holiday, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, shopping, parties, sales, and catalogs rank near the top of your list. The truth is, many holidays are becoming so commercialized that our proud traditions are in danger of becoming trivialized. Many of us can’t even remember the true meaning… [Read More]
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