Thank People Personally. Never miss opportunities to strengthen relationships Think back to when you were dating. Or if you’re dating now, this will be easy for you. How would you like to receive a note from the person you’re dating that says, “Hello friend. If we dated recently, thank you. I appreciate your time. Our…
Start With What’s Good – Focus on Strengths Success comes when people do what they do best. Imagine you arrive home from work after a long day. Your spouse is waiting for you when you get home. He asks you to grab a cup of coffee and to meet him in the home office. You do…
Let positive triggers turn on your best self Consider it this way. When you enter a dark room, what do you do? You reach for the light switch. You flip it, and just like that you have light. I was having a bad day. Yes, it’s true. I know I research, write and speak about…
The Secret to Getting Back Up I love what Floyd Patterson, a heavyweight boxing legend and Hall-of-Famer, once said, “They said I was the fighter who got knocked down the most, but I also got up the most.” Floyd Patterson found a way to get back up each time. This is the testament of a good…
“Most people sit and expect life to come to them. Change your seat and you will come to life.” I think everyone in life should be known for at least one quote. I think I finally have mine. I’d like to share it with you, but first let me tell you a story. Seven years ago…
Beware of Garbage Trucks Successful people let the garbage go by How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you’re the Terminator, for an instant you’re probably set back on your heels. However, the mark…