Feed Faith. Starve the Fear! It is a powerful thing, and life-changing too when one finally decides that they will not settle for less than they deserve. To realize that you get to choose what you want and can move in a direction that is right for you. So then, (more…)
Read MoreProductivity is a word you hear a lot in the business world. Many leaders use it when pushing the average employee to focus and get as much work completed in a day as possible. However, it’s not only about how much work you can accomplish in a day, but also (more…)
Read MoreThis week's Motivation and Mind Check revolves around a blog post I found interesting on Psychology Today's website. It shares three (3) seemingly motivational statements we make, to ourselves and others, which are counterproductive to achieving success. Disappointed when things go wrong, we spend more unnecessary time beating ourselves up. (more…)
Read MoreAfter I transitioned from corporate America in 2013, I began teaching a group of young students at a local job corp. This was a challenging time because I worked with several students who could not envision a life past the moment. They took no responsibility for their actions and in (more…)
Read MoreWe, as a Nation will never forget what happened to our country on September 11, 2001. As a human being, I will never forget. For me, that day began like any other day. I was a Manager at AT&T in Addison, Texas. I chatted with my crew, discussed the (more…)
Read MoreHow frustrating to encounter someone whose work habits lack oomph; spending most of their time trying to get out of work instead of just getting it done? Counter that with a happy person who is excited and eager to help? They show up ready to work and sticks with it (more…)
Read MoreEver have a conversation with someone who said something so insightful it totally shifted your thinking? Those enlightening conversations leave you admitting, "I didn't think of it that way"; whatever "that way" might be. A few of those types of conversations have left me feeling that I was not (more…)
Read MoreYou’re sitting in a meeting at work. Your boss is discussing plans for a new project coming up. Everyone seems to have a lot of input. Hundreds of ideas run through your mind, but something prevents you from speaking up. What if they don’t like your ideas? What if they (more…)
Read MoreHow much time do you spend preparing for relationships? I saw this question while perusing the internet and it made me reflect on the ups and downs of my relationships over the years; specifically, work relationships and friendships. Do you know what I realized? Good, solid relationships don’t just happen. (more…)
Read MoreWhat do you purpose for 2020?! While 2019 was fruitful and birthed many things in me, in 2020 I purpose to grow what was birthed into greatness. To catapult my goals and move into the next level in life, business and relationships take a lot of commitment and diligence on (more…)
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