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]
8 Reasons Why Being Selfish is a Dead End Strategy
Some people believe that you have to be selfish to get ahead. I’m here to tell you that they’re dead wrong. Here are eight myths about winning in the game of life. Promote yourself to make a great impression. Self-promotion won’t always lead to a favorable impression. In fact, the opposite may be true. If you… [Read More]
5 Qualities of Great Leaders
The world is changing at a blistering pace. In years past, the health of a company was measured by the size of its balance sheet. While that still may be true today, great leaders know that an organization’s competitiveness is clearly determined by its ability to harness the power of intangibles –– often referred to… [Read More]
Honor: Your Word Is Your Bond
There was a time when keeping your word held special significance. We took great pride in being of good character. Personal integrity was both expected and valued. That was a time when everyone knew each other’s family, and you wouldn’t do anything that would cast a shadow on your family’s good name. It was a… [Read More]
What’s In It For Me?
This interview was conducted by Anita Stout on January 1, 2015. “It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.” ― Mark Twain Of all the new things I did in 2014, the very thing I swore I’d never do has reaped unimaginable benefits for me. At… [Read More]
11 Ways to Earn Respect
The Cost of Distrust
People like talking about trust. Parents expect it, recruiters require it, and leaders demand it. In fact, whenever trust is mentioned, everyone smiles and nods their head. That’s because trust is like motherhood and apple pie. Yet, there seems to be a disconnect between the perceived value of trust and the priority that it receives. Some… [Read More]
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