Stress : 1) a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.; 2) something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety; 3) physical force or pressure (as defined by Merriam-Webster.com) “Stress” is a word and concept so ubiquitous in our western society that it is difficult not to encounter its specter everywhere you turn.  You will hear “stress” referenced by all ages (I recently heard a 4 year…

Ever said that to yourself?  Everywhere you look there are articles, videos, and advertisements stating the need to shut off our negative thoughts and be more positive.  While I am all about viewing life from the perspective of “what you can do” versus “what you can't do,”  I also understand that turning off negative thoughts is not a light switch that can be turned off with enough willpower! Did you know that? Inside the multiple layers…

High performers are not like everyone else.  They think about, and do, things differently.  One of the ways in which high performers differ is in their audacious willingness to execute…often when others would prefer to remain inactive or fiddle around trying to have the perfect plan before “pulling the trigger.”   Execution for high performers follows a very distinct path. High performers follow the “Ready, Fire, Aim” sequence versus the more socially accepted, and dismally fatally flawed,…

Are Leading or just Managing? More than two million workers say their bosses are so overworked they don’t really have time to manage their staff properly. 75% of people wished they had another job. 80% of people never use their greatest gifts at work. Pretty sad facts.  Guess what? They more than likely apply to your organization too.And...If you manage people, you own this!What’s happening within our workforce to make these statistics a reality?  In…