“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation: we not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but rather have these because we have acted rightly; these virtues are formed in man by doing his actions; we are we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Will Durant, […]
Persuasive People
5 Things That Persuasive People Do Ever wonder why some people are more persuasive than others? What gives them this ability? Is it their charisma, their strong communication skills, or their self-confidence? The truth is that persuasion requires all of these skills and many others. With practice, you can become more persuasive and learn to […]
Avoiding Business Burnout
Don’t Let Burnout Get You: Tips for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, you probably already know what burnout is but what you may not know is that there really are ways that you can avoid it. Many business owners think that business burnout is just part of the process and that they […]
Successful Goal Setting is About Priorities
Good Goal Setting is About Priorities People want to succeed in business and in life. Success is often a result of planning. But what if the items you have on the plan are wrong? This could lead you to a place in your life you didn’t expect and not for the better. Besides, it means […]
Should Managers Set Goals for Employees
Should Managers Set Goals for Employees? Does Goal Setting Fall on the Manager? Managers are responsible for the work of their employees. They have projects and commitments they need to fulfill and they give their employees tasks that help get those initiatives fulfilled. Because of this, it may seem like a good idea for managers […]
Five Effective Ways to Provoke Inspiration
Lost for inspiration? Here are five techniques you can use to try and coax something new and exciting out of your brain! They won’t always work, but give them a go, and you might just be surprised. Go for a Walk Walks are inspiring for a number of reasons. For starters, they allow us to […]
Finding inspiration and Provoking Inspiration
Shattering the Myth of the “Light Bulb Idea When we hear stories of people having world-changing ideas, often, they are told in a way that makes them sound like breakthroughs or sudden flashes of insight. They are portrayed as light bulbs or as bolts of lightning, and often, we hear stories of what sparked the […]
Developing a Positive Attitude
Eliminate Negativity by Developing a Positive Attitude The best way to eliminate negativity is to develop a positive attitude. Your thoughts and outlook on life have a profound effect on how you live your life. They are also contagious and affect those around you. You can’t have both positive and negative in the same space. […]
No Safety Net
No Safety Net Wind blowing all around him, Nik Wallenda (yes part of the Flying Wallendas family) walked across all 1400 feet of that stretched cable on June 24, 2013. The cable swayed in the wind and Wallenda had to pause and crouch a few times while crossing. It was nerve wracking for me to […]
Keeping Your Small Business Current
Small Business Ownership Running a small business is a never ending task. Ask any small business owner what the hardest aspects of running a company are, and you’ll likely get a wide range of answers. Some people aren’t good at money matters, for example, while others don’t know how to delegate or trust others to do essential tasks. But […]