Motivational Speaker and Executive Coach, Northern Virginia
Indeed, those who have settled in their purpose generally get paid very well! We all have a purpose or reason for being; something we showed up in this life to accomplish. The challenge comes when we don’t spend time exploring our purpose and we miss out accomplishing our pre-determined missions. In my work as a […]
Intelligence is defined as “the capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and grasping truths.” It simply means consistently getting smarter and smarter. It amazes me how people will change cell phones almost every year but seem to believe that there is no need for upgrading their intelligence. Most people believe that intelligence is difficult to develop. […]
The ego seeks to balance your primal instincts with social norms and reality. Everyone has an ego; it’s part of what makes us human. However, loosening ego’s grip on your decisions and actions is good for you and everyone around you, personally and professionally. Dropping your ego and adopting a service-oriented mindset can help you […]
Analysis paralysis refers to the angst and overthinking that often happens when you’re unable to make a decision. It’s the excessive consideration of options, the influx of new information and the inability to make a decision when presented with numerous choices (all of which sound good, feasible and correct!) We all make decisions at every […]
Whether you are taking criticism or giving it – critiques can be uncomfortable, awkward, and even painful. There are many perspectives on constructive criticism. Here’s a list of several quotes from iconic leaders, athletes, and creatives to help you lead through receiving and giving critiques. 1. It is healthy “Criticism may not be agreeable, but […]
In October 2008, Mr. Calvin Sun wrote an article entitled 10 Ways to Survive Office Politics, that I still refer to today in my presentation Performance Maximizing Leadership. Part 1 of this article was distributed last month and we received a lot of great feedback. We hope you’ll find Part 2 of equal value! One […]
The number one question I get as leadership speaker and executive coach is, “What are the common characteristics of a good leader?” Every characteristic I share all comes down to one simple truth: a good leader can get the job done but a great leader leads with purpose and inspires others to live in their […]
You are here because you want to inspire your employees. And you have a great group to lead! You know that when your employees are performing at a high level, your company is, too. So, how do you inspire your employees to put forth their absolute best? You perform to your best ability every single […]
Everything about workplaces from just five years ago to now is shifting. As a C-Suite Executive, losing relevancy is a scary and very real prospect. New share-economy business models like Uber and AirBnB are disrupting many traditional sectors. Innovations in technology are happening at the blink of an eye. Even management and HR practices are changing – the […]
As a leader, your responsibility is to provide the support that inspires growth and engages your team in a diverse workforce. Easier said than done. We are in a new era – post-recession, businesses are regaining momentum and a new generation is getting their first taste of leadership. Engaging team members is becoming one […]