Posted in Books, Self, tagged Dr. Donald O. Clifton, Marcus Buckingham, strengths, Tom Rath, weaknesses on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Do you know your strengths? Are you familiar with the vocabulary of strengths? We are at our best when we act based on our strengths instead of react out of weaknesses. The following are two excellent books to help you discover, apply, and hone your strengths.
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Now, Discover Your Strengths by [...]
Posted in Decide, Time, tagged Don Schlitz, giving up, Kenny Rogers, letting go, quitting, The Gambler, Vince Poscente on September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am familiar with part of “The Gambler” lyrics written by Don Schlitz and sung by Kenny Rogers: “You got to know when to hold ‘em; know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away, and know when to run.” However, I am uncomfortable with the concept of quitting because giving up is unacceptable.
Today [...]
Posted in People, Success, Workplace, tagged effective networker, personal life, professional life, successful networker on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We all know that networking is important to your professional and personal life. Do you have the characteristics of an effective and successful networker? Use the list below as your starting point.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Be a great listener.
Enjoy helping people
Be sincere.
Have integrity.
Say thank you.
Follow-up.
Have fun.
Deliver a short and memorable introduction of your name and work.
Ask [...]
Posted in Fun Activities, tagged Greek Food Festival, Hot Air Balloon Festival, Oktoberfest on September 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In some months all the favorite festivals you enjoy converge in one weekend. Take this weekend for example – so many fun choices available: Hot Air Balloon Festival, Greek Food Festival, and Oktoberfest. What to do? Wear plenty of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and premature aging, bring a camera/camcorder to capture all the memorable [...]
Posted in Health, tagged AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, sleep on September 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Experts suggest that most men and women need about seven to eight hours of sleep each night for optimal health and productivity.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) the following are signs that you are not getting enough sleep:
You feel tired and lack energy during the day.
You have a hard [...]
Posted in Decide, People, tagged business teacher, inspirational speaker, people impact on September 10, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We are the result of the food we eat, the thoughts we think, the actions we take, and the people we surround ourselves with. One of my favorite business teachers and inspirational speakers, Jim Rohn, has this list of questions you can ask yourself about the people impact.
Who am I around?
What are they doing to [...]
Posted in Books, People, Self, Success, tagged Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, mentor, personal development on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” I strongly agree with these wise words from the internationally acclaimed personal-development mentor, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones.
Have you met a new person or read a new book this week or month? If [...]
Posted in People, tagged common courtesy, golden rule, platinum rule on September 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The golden rule – treat other people the way you want them to treat you.
The platinum rule – treat other people the way they want you to treat them.
These two useful rules are two sides of the same common courtesy coin. Apply them daily and observe their marvelous effect on yourself and the people [...]
