“I just don’t understand why they don’t listen!” Have you ever had that thought? Do you have employees? Are you married? Do you have...

Complete the following sentence; For there to be a winner, there has to be a _______. Most everyone thinks that for there to be a...

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...

If you want to be more proactive, your language will direct your mindset. Please compare the following two sets of words. To get the...

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...

Dependent – relying on someone or something else for support Independent – not ruled, controlled, or supported by others Interdependent –...

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...

Why don’t my employees to take more ownership? Why do so many people today have an entitlement mentality? How can I get my workers to...

The Webster definition for curious is “eager to know, inquisitive, and strange”. I find small children quite entertaining. They are...

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....

They are non-negotiables. They define you. They set the boundaries. They are the filter for admission into your organization. They are...

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...