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- Excuses Are The Cancer to Positive Thinking and Self Love - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth"Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure" ~Don Wilder and Bill Rechin The Excuse is a false reason that you give to explain why you do something. Excuses are the tools of incompetence, used to build monuments of nothingness, and those who specialize in them seldom accomplish ...
Views: 2629 - Liar Liar: How to Develop Your Inner Lie Detector - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Scott & Stephen PetulloA 2002 University of Massachusetts study about lying found that 60% of people lied during a 10 minute conversation. The average person told two to three lies in that 10 minutes, most didn’t even realize they were doing so, and men and women lied about the same amount. Psychologist Robert S. ...
Views: 2607(7 votes) - Every Choice has a Consequence! The continuing consequences of the Bernie Madoff disaster! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherDoing presentations on business ethics and fraud prevention, every presentation I begin starts with the statement – “Every choice has a consequence!” No where is this more painfully obvious then the very public unfolding of the consequences begun many years ago by Bernie Madoff. Two years to ...
Views: 2573(1 vote) - Imitation......The Sincerest Form of Flattery? | Kathryn Crawford Wheat - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Kathryn WheatImitation is the sincerest form of flattery? A phrase we have heard many times. First said by Charles Caleb Colton, it’s usually used in an ironic or sarcastic tone. Meant to convey that while you are annoyed that you have been copied, you recognize the fact that whoever has copied you is ...
Views: 2572(6 votes) - Want Real World Change? Stop Complaining - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Timothy BarlowIf you really want to change your life and help build a better world for yourself and others, you might want to consider this little piece of advice: stop complaining. You don’t have to travel far these days to come across this crippling habit — there’s plenty of people fussing about the ...
Views: 2565(4 votes) - How Visualization Can Create Bad Judgement and Alternatives to Self Delusion - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetMy coaching client Sophia had explored a business opportunity with a franchising organization and was very excited to tell me about it. It combined many of the activities that she found motivating; it would enable her to work from home, set her own schedule, work in a people job and use her ...
Views: 2553 - Integrity – the Leadership Gap between Excellence and Mediocrity - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and ...
Views: 2527(1 vote) - Arrested? 4 Secrets to Get out of Jail Fast - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Dixie SomersIf you are ever placed under arrest, the first thing you might do is panic. The second thing you might try to do is make a phone call to someone who can help bail you out. Hopefully, you never find yourself needing this information, but in case you ever do get arrested and need to get out of ...
Views: 2524 - Integrity is Where Your Walk Matches Your Talk - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonSome people call this place and space perfect in a non-perfectionist way. This is your perfect path! Let's visit the barometer metaphor: A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure. This pressure change helps weather forecasters to predict what weather conditions might be ...
Views: 2519 - How Good Is Your Word? - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Timothy SmithThe question on the table today is.. How good is Y O U R word? Do you follow through with what you tell people you will do? When you say “ I’ll call you next week”, do you? When you say “Let’s get together soon”, do you mean it or are you just saying it to be CORDIAL? In business, when you ...
Views: 2517(2 votes) - Why Internet Predators Love Social Network Sites - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottInternet predators have become a fixture of sorts on many social media sites which necessitates the need for users to exercise caution. Since the advent of the internet 'instances' of cyber crime have evolved into regular and expected occurrences. Now the growing popularity of social network ...
Views: 2507(11 votes) - Competition - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Sandra DawesGrowing up, competition was considered a good thing, healthy even. As a visible minority I was told I had to be better than the rest, because nothing was going to come easy to me, and I was going to need the upper hand intellectually in order to achieve the success I wanted. To be honest, I ...
Views: 2500(4 votes) - Integrity = Being Your Word + Inner Guidance - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Laurie HandlersComing from a crazy family where people’s minds changed like the weather, I adopted the policy of being true to my word no matter what. Even if the time came and I didn’t feel like doing whatever I had agreed to, I kept my word and showed. I always wanted people to feel like they ...
Views: 2486 - As the Paradigm Shifts: I is for Inspiration, Intention and Integrity - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Rosie KuhnBy the time you’ve opened your little peepers in the morning you’ve most likely set your intentions for the day. This happens automatically for most of us. There are the normal patterns that we engage in to prepare for the day ahead, then follow through until tucked back in bed ready for a good ...
Views: 2459 - Lemons to Lemonade Kids Charity: Innovative Ideas Fundraiser - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Eleanor BallLemons to Lemonade kids charity is a hub for innovative ideas that help in fundraising for school kids or donation to charity. The online stop Lemons to Lemonade teaches in a fun way, all the kids, ways in which they could contribute for children charity in their own small way. The company ...
Views: 2443 - The Most Important Test is Pass/Fail - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from June Werdlow RogersTo some, it may have seemed to just be a conversation about a really cute orange or red or pink teddy bear. Oops, I sound like a dude – okay I’ll go with coral. Honestly, the bear was so striking that it was the thing I first noticed about the guy in the lobby of the military base store who ...
Views: 2439(17 votes) - Leadership Lessons Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Jane CranstonNo matter how much individuals like their jobs, they’re entitled to be paid. Years ago the company my father was an executive with was purchased in a hostile takeover. The new owners were unable to deliver the paychecks on payday. Their response was, “They’ll just have to wait ‘til Monday.” “My ...
Views: 2426(2 votes) - ***New Year Resolutions – Making Them and Breaking Them - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2017 from Shannon PanzoAnother year has passed and you are still doing those rotten things you were doing last year. Don’t worry. If you did not know, less than 5% of people that make New Year Resolutions keep them until the following year. It is virtually a license to cheat yourself. Time is passing you by. How to ...
Views: 2408(1 vote) - CRUISING THE FREELANCE FREEWAY - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Grant CysterWhere did the time go? Twenty-five years have passed and the last day of work has arrived. Two and a half decades at the same company. Who would’ve thought? Time to collect that gold watch and ride off into the sunset of long-awaited retirement, writes Grant Cyster. Those were the good old ...
Views: 2376 - Fake Profiling: Not An Acceptable Networking Strategy, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Doug GradyI was in a seminar today on networking strategies. It was produced by a very reputable organization. The invited speaker, an author and self-proclaimed expert in the area of networking, was sharing his strategies. He was funny and witty and quick on his feet. He used the word "stalking" as a ...
Views: 2363 - The Starting Point of Leadership - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Irial O'FarrellLeadership, or the lack thereof, has been receiving a lot of attention over the last few years but, let’s face it, it’s a fairly woolly topic. There are as many definitions of leadership as there are people. Personally, I define leadership as the ability to look forward and clearly see the ...
Views: 2330(4 votes) - Integrity – Tops the Workforce Wish List - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Pat Heydlauff“Say what you mean and mean what you say,” says Frank Luntz, communications researcher and author of several books including What Americans Really Want…Really. Today’s workforce craves truthful comprehensive communications and aligned action from leadership in all aspects. They want to know ...
Views: 2324(2 votes) - Lead with Values - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Julie DonleyWhat is important to you in life? Do you know what your values are? Values are those things that are priorities. These can be anything from nature and beauty, adventure, learning, having fun, or honor and integrity. You know these things because when you see them in others, they bring you ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - Eliminating Limiting Beliefs in Your Life - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jack TallevastAs we go through life, we all remember those little voices in our head that we attached to a belief somewhere in our life. This article is about getting them under control. We remember those beliefs as: 1. Never ask anyone about money. 2. Eat all your food. Kids are starving in the ...
Views: 2302 - What is Wisdom? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Laurie GrayThe city of Delphi was in the center of Ancient Greece. Delphi means “navel” as in “belly button” as if this were the center of the universe where human life somehow connected with the source of wisdom, the way a baby is connected to her mother before she’s born. There was a temple of Apollo in ...
Views: 2291 - 10 Ways to Operate from Your Highest Level of Integrity - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Sharon MikrutAccording to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, integrity means to have a “firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values.” My Oxford American Dictionary defines it as “honesty, incorruptibility.” From these two simple definitions, it is obvious that one of the highest ...
Views: 2275(11 votes) - Why Being and Feeling Authentic Can Be Challenging Especially These Days - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMark Twain said, “The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.” Whatever you pursue in your outer life will never fill the inner void created by feeling inauthentic; you have to fill it yourself, and first. “Sam” was so distressed and confused that he’d pretty much shut down; ...
Views: 2275(2 votes) - The Vagrant Gift - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Ariel and Shya KaneAt age 14 I was a willowy little thing with long blonde hair and braces. Not yet old enough to drive, I was grown-up enough to ride the bus from our town of Gresham, Oregon to downtown Portland for my orthodontist appointments. I liked going to Portland - it made me feel worldly and mature. On ...
Views: 2270(12 votes) - It's Time To Take A Stand - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionWhat do you stand for? I challenge you to take a long, hard look at your life. Are you happy with your life? Are you being everything you have always imagined you could be? Do you have everything you've ever wanted to have? Even though you might have accomplished or acquired certain things, I ...
Views: 2259 - Success and Identity - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Geoffrey CanavanWe have all already established an identity. Don’t be afraid to let this identity be up for change. In many instances we find ourselves adapting to situations, almost like being different characters in a play. This gives rise to the many faces of the one person, acting out different roles in ...
Views: 2247(11 votes) - ITS HOW WE LIVE – NOT WHAT WE DO FOR A LIVING THAT DEFINES US - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2012 from Paul BatzToday, I’m feeling profound sadness and intense self-reflection as I heard the words of Harmon Killebrew telling the world his cancer is no longer treatable. Here are the Hall of Famer’s wise and precious words shared through the media: Harmon Killebrew: hero for how he lives his ...
Views: 2245 - Life Success Strategies - Your Personal Integrity Meter - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Ken DonaldsonDiscern between accepting and settling. Accept what you cannot change, but never settle for anything below your standards. When you settle for less than your standards, you allow yourself to lose integrity and you lose a piece of yourself every time. Simple math tells you that the more you’re ...
Views: 2226 - Multiple Identity Crisis - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Young KimI have an associate who introduces himself in the following manner: "I'm Jack. I'm a photographer, a massage therapist, and I'm also a programmer." His business card actually says all three titles as well. Talk about having a multiple identity crisis. Jack is hoping that the person he is ...
Views: 2214(8 votes) - Be Your Own Tipping Point - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Young KimWe often remember the people who symbolize a movement, but forget all the people who came beforehand to create that movement. We remember the dates, but forget all the events that lead up to that moment to make that moment possible. These historical figures weren’t just in the right place at the ...
Views: 2206(7 votes) - THERE IS NO BLISS IN IGNORANCE - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2012 from Julia JamesThe old saying “ignorance is bliss” stems from a poem by Thomas Gray and suggests that if you are happiest being ignorant, then just stay ignorant. I beg to differ. There is a lot of pain and effort involved in ignoring information that might challenge our habits and behaviours. If you have ...
Views: 2206 - Integrity – the Need for a Spiritual Component - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffSpirituality is the new frontier for integrity-driven leadership. Employees, the workplace environment and economics used to drive the operation of a business; today the workforce and their consumers or clients are looking for something more. A number of years ago Vince Lombardi, past head ...
Views: 2201(5 votes) - Top 10 Reasons to Be Ethical and Live with Integrity - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Tracy PhaupChoosing to live ethically and with integrity isn't for the faint of heart. It means making choices and dealing with consequences that choosing to lie might help you avoid, at least in the short-term. Here are the top 10 reasons why it's worth the time and energy. 1. It's a ...
Views: 2190(5 votes) - ***Journalist for a Day (Morgana goes undercover) - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Morgana RaeI have a habit of saying “yes” to adventures. Then I have to deal with what I got myself into… Last week I said yes to being a “journalist” at a super-exclusive conference in Los Angeles, where I was invited to interview some of the most outrageously successful innovators on the planet–people ...
Views: 2180(3 votes) - The right way to Patent An Idea. - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2012 from Jason BensonBearing a successful patent idea requires a lot more than the Eureka moment. Patent ideas have no drawbacks. Anybody from a 7 year-old kid to a great grandmother can provide the next substantial thing. The challenge will be to take your invention ideas from your brain to a physical reality that ...
Views: 2179 - Do You Suffer From Multiple Identity Disorder? - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Rachel AndrewsWhat is multiple identity disorder? The non-clinical version is when you show up with a different personality or set of values depending on who you’re with. You can know for sure if this applies to you by asking yourself this, “would people describe me differently depending on who I ...
Views: 2178(5 votes) - A Question on Business ETIQUETTE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Timothy SmithThere is a strange phenomenon that occurs every day in the business world. In fact it’s so ‘out there,’ that I bet people don’t even realize that they are doing it. Did you ever CAREFULLY listen to people’s voicemails. How CREDIBLE are they? Do people know that they are not following through on ...
Views: 2176 - Level Two Integrity: GIT-R-DUN, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2019 from Doug GradyOne of the most valuable aspects of taking on and completing the 30-day challenge is becoming aware of your tendencies- realizing where and how you tend to get stopped. Let me share with you one of mine. I tend to have an “all or nothing” mentality. If I can’t do something full on, why bother? ...
Views: 2174(4 votes) - Elizabeth Edwards Embodied The Hero Archetype - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantMany are mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. I would like to share some thoughts of my own about why we are gripped by her life's story. I believe Elizabeth Edwards embodies two archetypes: the mother and the hero. I will focus on the hero archetype believing it is the more prominent. ...
Views: 2170(14 votes) - Being Real - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Chris HammerAfter a meeting with a client today I was struck at how positive my mood was. I reflected on why this was, and I came to the conclusion that it really boiled down to authenticity: to the opportunity for both of us to just ‘be real’. We both took advantage of that space that coaching affords – ...
Views: 2169(2 votes) - Cracking the Int-egg-rity Egg - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Judy WidenerTwo of the issues I often hear from my clients are: what’s the process for figuring out what values I feel accurately reflect what’s most important to me, and how can I pass them along to my children in a way that will make them more powerful? Our values define our character—the code of ...
Views: 2168 - Simple Steps for Becoming Authentic - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from SadaNam KaurThere are many different levels to our being and the key to deep happiness and success is to live from the level of your authentic self. This means that you use everyday occurrences in your life to become more and more connected and aligned with your authenticity. There are a number of different ...
Views: 2166 - Are You In The Habit Of Showing Up? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Chris HammerI’ve recently been trying to get ahold of someone to come and take a look at a problem I’m having with my roof. I’ve left three messages with this particular company, and none have been returned. Similarly, a few months ago I needed to get a potential moisture problem in my basement looked at. I ...
Views: 2159(2 votes) - Why Being "Green" Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Kathryn AlexanderAny one who cares for the environment is busy changing life-long habits. Thinking twice before driving, getting a Prius or other hybrid, changing all the light bulbs, maybe rethinking their own energy use and going for solar, and buying organic. I totally applaud their commitment. The bad news ...
Views: 2148 - Rules and Guidelines - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Sheri Combs LantzRules and Guidelines Written by the Author of A Practical Girls Guide to the Universe and Why God is Good and Religion is Bad, Sheri Combs Lantz Summer is over and back to the real world we must go. Since this puts me back in my vehicle several times a day to be chauffeur to my 14 and 11 ...
Views: 2147 - Lessons Learned From The Naked Neighbor - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2015 from Royce GomezOn a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, things turned interesting quickly. A dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the rightful owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the rightful owner and a naked man opened the door. This was the start of an ...
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