Stephen Covey shares a paradigm called the emotional bank account. In the process of relating to others, we make deposits and withdrawals...

Stephen Covey wrote a classic book on personal development entitled “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. In this article, we...

Vision casting, planning, goal setting, big picture thinking….it all is important when leading a life, a business, or a project. Habit 2...

Stephen Covey in his classic book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, provides this first crucial habit, “BE PROACTIVE”. This is...

Stephen Covey’s "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" is a principle-based paradigm. His conjecture is that effectiveness is a result...

Here is yet another great concept from Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The P/PC Balance. “P” stands for...

Stephen Covey in his classic book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, discusses the contrast between primary greatness that...

How to you relate to money? It is an interesting and potentially transforming question. Stop right now, grab a pen and paper, and write...

If you say you want something, and you are not in the process of getting it, you are not committed. It is beyond desire. It is different...

As the granddaddy of all granddaddies, I enjoy listening and watching my grandchildren relate to life. One particular day, I was a bit...

Confidence. Most of us recognize it in others, and sense it when we have it or not. It comes from a root word that means to fully trust....

You’re undecided. Confused. Overwhelmed. Afraid. Uncertain. Not sure. Hesitant. Halted. Paralyzed. Frozen. We all experience these...

The Webster definition for candor is the act of being outspoken, frank, and candid. For me, it means being transparent and authentic in...

Problems are to be solved. Solving a problem moves you onward and upward. Avoiding a problem gives that problem the advantage. Neglected...

How do you feel when it rains? There was a popular song in the 70s sung by Karen Carpenter entitled “Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me...

Is there a difference between choosing and deciding? I believe there is, and it is a life changing distinction. The Webster definition...

I woke up the other day and felt lousy. I was groggy, nauseous, and lethargic. I don’t drink alcohol and was not hung over, but my guess...

Personal success coach and author Steve Chandler writes the following in his book, Time Warrior: “In a simple life in which you only do...

Dean Koontz, best-selling author, offers the following practice…. Bunny slippers remind me of who I am. You can’t get a swelled head if...

How quickly do you accept others? Do strangers feel welcomed by you? Are you viewed as gracious and kind to most people? Would your...