business
your professional success depends on this key skill
things you must know as a leader
the art of building trust and authority
In both our professional and personal lives, the ability to earn trust and cultivate authority is a fundamental key to leadership and success. Whether you find yourself in the role of a team member, manager, parent, aunt, uncle, coach, or volunteer, the principles of becoming a trusted advisor remain universal.
less thinking, more action
“No matter who you are or what may be your lifework, you are playing checkers with TIME! It is always your next move. Move with quick DECISION and Time will favor you. Stand still and Time will wipe you off the board. You cannot always make the right move, but
fast action beats perfectionism
Someone said, “Done fast, even if not perfectly, is better than done perfectly, but much later.” My Aussie friend Willem Flach also operates his business with this philosophy: “Better half done and out the door than perfectly done and in the drawer.”
We all strive for perfection in everything we
life is a continuous journey of self-discovery
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you." — Oprah Winfrey
Life is a continuous journey of self-discovery and reinvention. We are always growing, evolving, and creating new versions of ourselves as we gain new experiences and insights. At each stage of life,
be authentic on the stage
“It’s just about being you and being cool with that. And I think when you’re authentic, you end up following your heart, and you put yourself in places and situations and conversations that you love and that you enjoy. You meet people that you like talking to. You
innovation begins within
If we want to stand out in the marketplace, we must bring a unique offering to our fellow humans.
And how do we develop the idea for that special product or service? By looking within, by embracing our talent and gifts, by figuring out our ikigai.
Innovation always begins within.
two timeless principles of effective leadership
If you desire to be a great leader, it’s crucial that you keep the following two things in mind:
1. Be a doer, not a talker.
2. Share the credit with others, and reserve blame for yourself.
In his play Richard III, William Shakespeare wrote, “Talkers are no good