March 20 was the International Day of Happiness – a time to reflect on how our emotional and social connections are more valuable to our happiness than any material goods we could buy. Live Happy produced a 24 hour live stream of interviews on the International Day of…
We grew up with a myth. The myth says: Work hard to be “better.” Better than everyone else. Better than the other students in our classroom. In your career, be better than your competition… because that’s how to be the best. I’d like to…
This article by Carol Egan, featuring Peter Vidmar, was originally published on HuffingtonPost.com. Confidence is not something we are born with or inherit. Confidence is something we grow, we develop. When I am in my zone, when I am fully in…
Dr. Tony Alessandra
Posted in Communication, Dr. Tony Alessandra, Leadership/Management, Peak Performance, Persuasion and Influence, Uncategorized
Charisma makes you likable. Do you have it? You know the guy. He’s poised. He’s confident. And when he speaks to people, it’s in a strong measured voice, a relaxed tone and his words are well-chosen. Even his classy but…
Are you making progress towards your goals? We are almost half way through another year. Can you honestly say that it’s looking better than last year? If you compare where you are now to where you were three years ago,…
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Posted in Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership/Management, Peak Performance, Shawn Achor, Uncategorized
This article by Mark C. Crowley featuring an interview with Shawn Achor was originally published on Fast Company. Engagement is the holy grail of workplace satisfaction. Here are three new ways to think about your employees’ happiness. By the late…
Dr. Tasha Eurich
Posted in Dr. Tasha Eurich, Health & Wellness, Peak Performance, Stress Management/Life Balance, Uncategorized
He can’t be serious, Jim thought. Jim had been recruited away from a Fortune 500 firm by a fast-growing start-up, and it was his first day. The president of the company had just handed him a BlackBerry and said, “Keep…
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness! It’s a time to reflect on how our emotional and social connections are more valuable to our happiness than any material goods we could buy. It’s also a day that the UN asks countries to…
In talking to people all over the United States, I have found that the term “salesperson” generates many responses. I seem to hear some of them over and over. A few of the most common are: pushy, high pressure, hard…
A colleague asked me recently how I felt about the popular advice, “Fail Faster.” Some highly successful entrepreneurs and innovators have recommended that increasing the failure rate will accelerate the arrival of success. Not true. I agree with their underlying intent,…
The second month of 2015 is almost behind us. How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? According to Dr. Tasha Eurich, one study shows “54 percent give up on their resolutions within six months — and only 8 percent ultimately…
Watch this recorded webinar with Michelle Gielan, Founder, Institute for Applied Positive Research After spending years as a national CBS News anchor broadcasting to millions and receiving an advanced degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, Michelle developed simple,…
Contagious Optimism LIVE is a suite of uplifting and motivational talks by real people from around the world along with coauthors from the Contagious Optimism bestselling book series. These LIVE events also include powerful music and entertainment throughout the day. The…
Rowdy McLean likes to live life on the edge. He challenges the average and interrupts the status quo. Playing a Bigger Game is Rowdy McLean’s life story, overcoming adversity and challenges to achieve remarkable results. Ben Fewtrell, host of ActionCOACH Business Brain Food…
What was your favorite memory of the holiday season? For me, one stood out. Last week, I attended a party thrown by an old high school friend. The party was fabulous — I spent the night catching up with high…
1. Prepare Yourself To Excel Use a checklist to prepare your attitude, appearance, customer information, company and product information and the selling environment, so you can be at your best on every call. 2. Notice What Is Working Study yourself,…
It’s been an unbelievable year. I’ve worked with executives in oil and gas, hospitality, accounting, utilities, engineering, construction, retail, steel, education, manufacturing, IT, and banking (to name a few!). I’ve helped my clients become and build better leaders, develop and…
What’s the difference between those that do and those that don’t? After decades of asking myself and thousands of others that same question, I have come to the conclusion that your success comes down to just one thing. Whether you’re…
Let’s be honest. You dread certain tasks. Really dread them. You might even wake up in the morning and experience a sinking “uuuugh” feeling when you remember it. Here’s the kicker: not only do you dislike this type of task,…
This article by Jared Lindzon originally appeared on The Globe and Mail. If employees are an organization’s most valuable assets, then there’s nothing more valuable than a highly engaged work force. That’s because research has proven that job satisfaction can…
