When I was a kid reading fairy tales, I don’t remember them saying, “And then, the princess goes on to marry a jacka%*, have ungrateful children, and go through a premature mid-life crisis”. Unfortunately, if you’re not living your fairy tale life, it is not going to just happen, it’s going to require some work…
We spend a whole lot of time talking and thinking about things and people we like. But every once in a while it’s just as, if not more, important to stop and ask yourself, “Am I likeable?” Want to find out if you’re perceived as likeable? Take a moment to answer these questions: Do you…
Last week I was watching Shark Tank, a great show about entrepreneurs that are asking investors for financial investment in their ideas in exchange for part ownership in their company. One of the entrepreneurs was explaining how he decided to follow his passion and one of the sharks responded with a statement that lept out…
What if you could ask three questions that could transform your professional relationships? They aren’t magic, but they are pretty close to it. If it’s true, and I believe that it is, that we train people how to treat us, then these questions will not only train people how to treat you, but it allows…
Most of us take time every day to prioritize our schedules, but rarely do we take time to schedule our priorities. When working with clients, I often hear them say, “I just don’t have time to do the things I know I should be doing”. Whether that’s exercise, spending time with family, working on high…