Get on the Same Page with Clear Expectations advice business success clarity delegation expectations Oct 03, 2023

When someone tells you that they need something done “ASAP” or “by yesterday,” what does that mean to you? Is that a clear timeline for you to follow, or does it leave you guessing and panicking about how you will get the task done in time for when your boss/leader wants it?

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Who You Are Right Now is Not Far Away From Who You Want to Be growth mindset ideal self potential self-belief self-evaluation Sep 26, 2023

When you picture your ideal self, do you think of that as an attainable reality? Sometimes it is difficult to imagine that we can actually achieve what we desire, but the key to moving forward toward that goal is the belief in self. Without a positive self-concept, you are holding yourself back from...

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The Importance of Exercising Your Mind challenge yourself critical thinking effective processing learning mental wellness potential Sep 12, 2023

Imagine you never pushed yourself to learn more or never challenged yourself to do more beyond high school. What if you decided that you had reached your maximum potential? Where do you think you would be at right now? The world is ever-changing, as are you, which is why it is important to learn how...

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The Key to Effectively Implementing Change change management dedication intentionality motivation Sep 05, 2023

People often get frustrated and give up on implementing change when they don’t see immediate results. This is especially true in today’s fast-paced society and competitive business culture. The average human attention span is 8.25 seconds, which is less than that of a goldfish. This is not meant to ...

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Getting People to Perform in Business advice business employee developement employee motivation high performance Aug 29, 2023

When people first start in business, they often give their very best. They want to live up to their résumés and recommendations, and they want to make a good impression. Their motivation is high, even if their skill might be low in the beginning. Through training and development, we are able to buil...

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Don't Let Stress Take the Reigns advice coping life direction self-talk stress management Aug 22, 2023

The biological system that alerts us of danger and draws attention to something that requires action is the sympathetic nervous system. In other words, it is the system that is activated when we feel stressed. There are many stressors that trigger the production of cortisol, which creates a surge in...

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Dealing with Change as Summer Comes to an End change choice open mind opportunities overcoming self concept Aug 15, 2023

Summer is not only a time to recharge, but it also represents change for many people. As seasons shift, so do routines. As we near the end of summer, students are starting or returning to school, many people are entering college, parents are learning how to be empty-nesters, summer jobs are ending, ...

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Successful Leaders Self-Lead Aug 08, 2023

Have you ever met someone within a leadership position that had no idea what they were doing? There is no structure or consistency, you get mixed messages from them, and it seems like they are just winging the whole thing. Trust me, you don’t ever want to be that person. To be able to lead others, y...

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Success Leaves Clues achievement business success imitation learn from others pave the way Aug 03, 2023

When you look for the signs of success, you’ll find clues that lead you to where you need to go. In the same way that our brains filter out information that is not important, our brains can also be trained to filter in information that will help us achieve our goals. Everyone defines success a littl...

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Why You Shouldn't Want to Fit In advice authenticity encouragement just be yourself purpose social norm stand out Jul 25, 2023

When we are young, we live authentically. We are true to ourselves because we aren’t taught to “fit in” until later in our development. When I was in elementary school, I never cared about fitting in. I loved to wear mismatched clothes, like princess t-shirts under striped dresses or colors that you...

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Busy Has Become the New "Fine" busy fulfillment mental state responsibility social norm Jul 18, 2023

What’s your go-to response when someone asks how you’ve been? Something I have noticed in my own life is that I tend to say something along the lines of, “Oh you know, I’ve been staying busy.” Once I made this realization, I started noticing it a lot more in other people’s responses as well. Instead...

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The Art of Collaboration collaboration interpersonal communication personal development personal growth teamwork Jul 11, 2023

As much as we might sometimes wish we could do everything on our own, there is value in collaboration with others. With the pressure we put on ourselves along with the hustle that is expected within today’s workforce, learning to seek help from others can be beneficial. This does not mean you are de...

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