You have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. They sit around complaining, worrying, procrastinating, and gossiping about other people instead of making the most of every day. They talk about the past and
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.
Who told you life was going to be easy? There are lots of troubles, irritations, and pains in life. Things happen. Things go wrong. People don’t always do what we want them to. Don’t depend on other people for your happiness. Depend on yourself. Be who you are. Do the things you want to do.
Luck does not come from the rabbit’s foot in your pocket or wearing your “lucky suit” to the job interview. Luck is a state of mind. It isn’t the suit that is lucky, it is the way you feel about yourself when you are wearing it. Chances are the color of the suit looks good
Irrational beliefs about ourselves can cause us to lose our self-esteem. Take those things in your life at which you are good and praise yourself. Write it on a piece of paper and put it on the mirror or your desktop and look at it daily. This list should consist of things that you think are
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
Facial expression is often the most difficult area of nonverbal communication to master because we are taught early that our faces can give us away. Often, you will only gain complete credibility with an audience when they feel you’re completely open and not masking anything from them. The viewer generally perceives the warmer, more vulnerable
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
