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How to Tell if Work has Taken Over Your Life
You may be thinking that your life needs more balance, more time spent doing things you enjoy and less time working.
Getting Along with Critical People
We all have to deal with critical people at times. You know the type - the person who can spot a flaw from across the room,
Draining the Last Drop of Joy
Nearly every day I talk with men and women who are suffering from worry, discouragement and despair. Their emotional pain
This Could Be Your Lucky Day!
When Irish immigrants came to America, some became wealthy as gold miners, so the phrase “luck of the Irish” became a phrase
Solitude - A Hidden Fortress
You don’t need to go far from your front door to notice that people avoid it. The driver in the car next to you talks on his smart
The Power of Expectation
I want to share a truth that was first revealed to me by my mother when I was a child, then later reinforced through my own life experiences:
What is the Content of Your Character?
The speech that Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King made on August 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial never fails to inspire me as he fought
10 Tips to Help You Stop Interrupting
Interrupting can destroy communication and weaken trust. Learn 10 actionable strategies to stop interrupting and become a better listener.
Counselling or Coaching? Getting the Right Kind of Help
A new year often inspires us to evaluate our lives, which frequently makes us want to change whatever is not working well or build upon what is.
Is Truthfulness Overrated?
Is truthfulness a character trait that is way overrated? Has it gone out of style? If you believe much of what you hear in the media you might conclude that it is.
How to Effectively Motivate Employees
In his book, Linchpin, Seth Godin reports on a survey conducted by author Richard Florida. Florida and his research team gave twenty-thousand
The Power of Habit
People who come to me for coaching often have several things in common. They tend to be intelligent, growth-minded,
Simple Steps to Improving Workplace Relationships
If you are employed by a business or organization, there is a good chance you spend a lot of time with other staff members,
Strategies for Overcoming Burnout - Part 4 of 4
In my previous blogs we talked about the causes and symptoms of burnout, the importance of thinking differently and some ideas
Strategies for Overcoming Burnout - Part 3 of 4
In my last blog I suggested that the first strategy for dealing with burnout is to Refocus. It’s important to move your gaze from
Burnout: How to Recognize if You're There - Part 1 of 4
“I hate my job because it’s consuming me; I miss my life and I can’t remember what it’s like to feel good. I wish I could just escape to a deserted island in the middle of nowhere!” Can you relate?
Strategies for Overcoming Burnout - Part 2 of 4
In my last blog I described some ways to determine if you may be experiencing burnout from your work and stresses.
10 Things Great Communicators Do Well
Author, Judson Edwards, identified several universal principles that great communicators practice on a regular basis.
5 Keys to Inspiring Your Team
If it’s your job to lead a team of employees or volunteers, it can be a bit unnerving to know that the buck stops on your desk