Are you planning for the long game? During my visit to New York City, my wife and I had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful dinner at the Grand Banks with a few friends. One of those friends was the infamous Dorie Clark! We got to talking about her new book, which comes out in September, called “The … Continue reading “Why planning ahead will help you create a more balanced, successful life”

What makes you a great manager? Focusing on helping your team grow, rather than on forcing compliance, is the key difference between a great manager and a micromanager. Spend more time helping others increase their skills and reach their fullest potential, and you’ll be rewarded with a more productive team. While it’s important to ensure … Continue reading “A manager’s purpose is to help others grow”

Careers sometimes feel chaotic. How do you know you’re headed in the right direction? Start with a clear vision! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with decisions, shiny distractions, and even comparisons. Even a new opportunity—as wonderful as it may be—can create stress. Do you take path A or B? The key to staying focused and … Continue reading “A vision serves as a map for your life”

“Nobody’s perfect.” We hear this saying all the time. But is it the best way of looking at things? The real truth? We are perfectly imperfect people. We ALL struggle with obstacles, difficulties that we view as a weakness. Even the greatest minds in history, like Albert Einstein or Leonardo Da Vinci, fought major battles. … Continue reading “How a weakness can turn into a strength”

What are your strengths? I’ve found many are unsure of their unique strengths. It’s common to struggle to figure out what you’re great at and—more importantly—turn those strengths into a successful career. Good news! The formula to discovering your strengths is as simple as this: Natural gifts – things that have always come easily to … Continue reading “Your gifts, loves and skills equal your strengths”