Valuing the Roles You Play

Recently, you were asked to consider: “What do you stand for?” Well, in each of your roles, you may stand for something a little different. Have you ever stopped to consider HOW you want to play the role and what impact you want to make in each of your roles? 1)      Make a List. Make [...]

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Who’s In Control: You Or Your Fear?

I’m reading a book titled The War of Art. It is all about the struggle for the artist, or in my case, the writer, to, well, write. The monster we battle is what the author calls “Resistance” and he goes on to describe all of the faces that Resistance can make. Resistance comes in many [...]

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Values Lead Your Way: What Do You Stand For?

If I asked three people around you – perhaps your boss or coworker, a family member, and a friend – to describe you, what adjectives would they use? Knowing how people know you and how they would describe you is important feedback for learning whether you are living true to your values and guiding principles. [...]

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What is a Successful Day for You?

A successful life is nothing more than a series of successful days strung together. ~ Earl Nightengale This is a wonderful definition of a successful life. It’s too easy to get sidetracked and seduced by grand thoughts about what a successful life should be. In reality, it is the little things you do day by [...]

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What’s Frustrating You? A Case for Asserting Boundaries

Betty ignored her inner voice that told her to be more assertive with her client – or to stop working with him. She wanted to impress this guy so he would refer other people to her. But it was costing her dearly – in both time and energy. This client was draining her resources. Betty [...]

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