Powerful people don’t slump. They stand up straight. Good body posture makes you look confident, successful and energetic. There are many benefits to good body posture, including increased energy, improved health by aligning internal organs, and enhanced voice quality. In addition, you will look and feel more fit and self-assured. Ask someone to look at
The sense of smell is a very important factor in being able to stir up emotions and memories. Think of a time when you experienced a happy emotion. You might have been on a seaside vacation with your family. Recreating that particular “smell,” namely the ocean, would evoke a happy memory. Similarly, if you lost
We only have to take a look at the leadership of an organization to understand why certain companies flourish and others merely exist. Victor Goncalves, former co-founder of the very successful Villamoura restaurants, states, “When an organization is thriving, look at the top. It’s the leader. When an organization is stagnant, look at the top.
It is absolutely essential we become problem solvers. Problem identifiers are a dime a dozen. Anyone can go around pointing out problems. On the other hand, problem solvers are worth their weight in gold. Far too few people spend their time and use their minds looking for solutions. Problems give us opportunities to be creative.
Very often there is a tendency to micromanage. Micromanagement is “overcontrol,” which impedes your team members’ potential. This is counterproductive. It leads to demoralized and unwilling employees. A leader who over-controls actually practices rigidity in thinking! This is definitely not conductive to creative thinking. Some people in leadership positions think that the position they hold
In a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable, rules and regulations have a tendency to keep things predictable. Yet some rules and regulations are obsolete. When rules don’t serve a purpose, they hinder the generation of new ideas and initiative. Once rules get into place, however, they’re very difficult to get rid of. Ever wonder
When we know what we want and take action in the direction of our goals, it gives us a reason to get up in the morning. When the goal is our own and we work toward it, we have more energy and our days become exciting. Think about how much time you have left to
Passionate people are enthusiastic people. The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek words, en theos, which mean “the spirit within.” We each need to unleash the spirit that is within us. You can’t expect other people to get excited about your ideas or projects if you aren’t excited. If you don’t have a tone of
In today’s modern world, artificial lighting is the norm. It is a rare organization that can use or rely on the natural source of sunlight. It is important, however, to know that light is one of the most powerful sources of creative energy. Jane Wegscheider Hyman, author of The Light Book, says, “Sunlight not only
Fear can strip you of your most valuable resources: creativity, mental dexterity, the ability to make decisions. Fear and self-doubt cause paralysis and kill off creative thinking. When fear invades an organization, employees begin to react instead of respond. Fear limits innovative and imaginative thinking and can cause negativity. It can be totally immobilizing. Fear
