4 Steps to Lasting Change

4 Success Steps to making changes last, business concept

Making Change Last If making changes were easy, I think we’d be some pretty happy people. Why? So many people love stagnation… Or do they? Actually, they probably don’t. If you are stagnating and the world around you is changing, you’re going to be pretty unhappy ultimately so don’t buy into the hype! Change is … Read more

It is a Tough World

Depressed Man with Problems holding hand over his Face and Crying, occupied by Thoughts about a tough world

Bleak The world would sooner pitch you into the dustbin of forgotten history than even for a moment recognize you deserve anything. Sounds harsh, right? Well, consider the plight of people in countries with authoritarian governments or under the grip of war. In a moment’s notice, you could be bombed, disappeared, or worse, and perhaps … Read more

DO NOT Make A Resolution!

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It’s a Terrible Idea “May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions.”  That’s about the most positive quote I can find about resolutions today. I know people who have had these work out very well. Year after year they pick a goal and nail it. Rinse and repeat. That’s awesome. Keep … Read more

Long and Happy Life

Senior Couple enjoying a long happy life Standing On Beach Taking Selfie

Make a Change and Live Longer Imagine being an employee working at a desk, assembly line, or job meeting. Look around you. 7 of every ten people around you aren’t engaged at all in their work. They have feelings ranging from ambivalence about what they do, to outright hatred. Maybe you are one of them. Going … Read more

Facilitation and the Personal Retreat

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Undoubtedly you have heard of the business retreat. Made with excitement by the business management, and sometimes attended with dread by key employees. That’s not to say every retreat is a waste of time. As someone who has gone on many corporate retreats, I typically left them with a renewed sense of purpose. I felt … Read more

Grow Up

group of kids in uniforms costumes before they grow up

Did you say “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up”? Seems pretty exciting. Going into burning buildings. Being the hero who rescues the little old lady, a baby, or a dog. Driving big fire trucks around and operating water-pumping equipment. Being in charge within a crisis, making decisions and taking action. Well I … Read more

Happiness

Successful pioneer in the jungle finding right direction to happiness on map.

Do you have happiness? Maybe you don’t. Maybe you feel that happiness escapes you in your life. Let me start by saying that it is ok. Yep, it’s ok to be unhappy. Why should I need to tell you that? “Good morning” I say. “How are you today?” I say. What is your answer? “I’m … Read more