Stress-less Strategies

Sress-less Strategies Effective leaders know that stress can be a good thing. It keeps you focused. It makes you competitive. It prompts action. But stress, as many of us know, can also become harmful to our minds and bodies. John R. Ryan, the president of the Centre...
What is the most important aspect of EQ?

What is the most important aspect of EQ?

Empathy Many of us know people who have reached a certain point in their careers because they have excellent technical skills but they don’t get along with team members and their people skills are sorely lacking.  This might be due to the insensitive manner in...
How can you GET what you want?

How can you GET what you want?

Negotiate it! The world is a giant negotiation table, and like it or not, we’re all participants. We all negotiate in our personal and professional lives every day. Last week we explored what not to do, so this week will explore how to take Key Steps together...
How can you NOT get what you want?

How can you NOT get what you want?

Don’t negotiate! I used to be quite reluctant to negotiate. Many years ago, being a psychology student, I started to look into why this might be and where it could stem from. After I had considered – and ruled out or worked through – things like maybe...
Do you want to open doors?

Do you want to open doors?

Do you want to open doors? Last week we looked over simple yet powerful ways to see failure in a new light. I wonder how much benefit you are noticing after only one week of applying this new outlook? A great deal, I hope. This week I’d like to focus on your...
Do you know the secret to great relationships?

Do you know the secret to great relationships?

Do you know the secret to a great relationship? Relationships are a critical part of our lives and influence us in so many ways. Positive relationships often contribute to our sense of satisfaction, positive self-regard and contentment. Within positive relationships,...