If you’re an author, a marketing director, an accountant, a celebrity, a career professional or even a business owner you’ve had to dodge a few insults in your professional lifetime. I’m not talking about constructive criticism; I’m talking about hurtful remarks intended to sting. These really stink and despite the intent of the wielder, they […]
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Morning Makeover: How to Boost Your Productivity, Explode Your Energy, and Create an Extraordinary Life – One Morning At A Time!
Mornings are critical when you prioritize success. Many experts reason that the best work comes in the early hours because that is when you have the most energy. As they tout in the military, getting even small things done early—like making your bed—increases the likelihood you’ll be more productive as it sets a positive intention […]
Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumphs
“If you think it’s simply enough to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in your life, you will fall short of greatness. What you must do is learn how to press forward precisely when everyone around you sees disaster.” Author Ryan Holiday challenges readers with the question, “What factor is holding you back right […]
Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Using the Power of Questions to Communicate, Connect, and Persuade
Trey Gowdy shares in in his book, Doesn’t Hurt to Ask, the effective and powerful communication success strategies he’s honed as a seasoned prosecuting attorney and congressman. Stressing the virtue and power of thought-provoking questions, Gowdy outlines how crafting and delivering the right query, and following it up with deep listening, is the key to […]
A ‘Philadelphia Story’ of a Creative Career
The comparison struck me. “What do you think?” I asked my client. “I love it.” Her enthusiastic reply was quickly followed with details reinforcing her evident flattery at being compared to Katherine Hepburn. “I love donning crisp wool trousers, a silk blouse and pearls and wielding my Monte Blanc pen. It’s who I am.” My client […]
The Procrastinator’s Handbook: Master the Art of Doing It Now
The Latin word ‘crastinus’ means ‘of tomorrow.’ With as accepted as this word is in our psyche, we should all embrace this book by Rita Emmett as a guide to getting past this behavior. To be clear, Emmett does identify that not all procrastination is bad, but the kind that takes a toll on your […]
Changing for Good: A revolutionary six-stage program for overcoming bad habits and moving your life positively forward
No one likes ‘change’ except a wet baby, but everybody needs it. And if you want to be successful, positive change is a habit you need to adopt. This collective of research and proven change model by James O. Prochaska, Ph.D., John C. Norcross, Ph.D. and Carol C. DiClemente, Ph.D. is the handbook for making […]
The Mary Kay Way: Timeless Principles from America’s Greatest Woman Entrepreneur
Mary Kay Ash tells her story of becoming and iconic entrepreneur and building her global company from the ground up. But this isn’t a brag book, it’s a how-to-succeed book that demonstrates that anyone can realize their dreams with hard work, grit and a tenacious determination to break the conventional business model. Basing her success […]
Saying “No” and Letting Go
I walked away from a book contract. I said no, and finally let it go. One of the hardest things we can ever do is say “no” to someone. In doing so, we tend to feel that we’re disappointing others or letting ourselves down, too. Possibly we will be missing out on something (FOMO) that […]
Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others
Robert Glazer presents you with a challenge in his bestselling success book Elevate—Push Your Boundaries. When it comes to impactful productivity and high achievement, this is the success book that asks you to consider how far you’re ready to elevate yourself and what you’re willing to do to go there. Outlining his five foundational elements […]