Resilience is a skill that can be developed and honed. Like a muscle, the more we develop it, the stronger it gets. Often times, we simply survive a trauma or difficult experience. By developing our resilience muscle, we can not only survive, but also thrive.Bouncing back from life’s traumas and curve balls can be difficult, if not downright debilitating. Have…

When in our comfort zone we’re on auto-pilot.  We may feel confident, relaxed, secure, snug even – it’s an easy and comfortable place to be.  As humans, we do not like to feel uncomfortable.  The question is, have you outstayed your welcome in the comfort zone?  Answer the following questions to find out.Answer these questions briefly, before you score yourself…

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.”  -Lao TzuYou don’t manage a team to victory. You lead them. Building a great team requires a great leader. John Wooden was considered one of the great team leaders of all time. He led the UCLA…

The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success in work, greater health, peak performance in sports and business, a higher sense of well-being, and a faster rate of recovery from surgery.But while we may acknowledge gratitude’s many…

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.” – Winston ChurchillI was recently asked to write a blog about consistency. Okay, I thought, that doesn’t sound too hard and it’s a great topic when discussing reaching goals and changing behaviors.What does it mean to be consistent? I know, you might be…

Whether we’re ready for them or not, transitions are a way of life. Changing jobs, getting married, having children, moving, death and divorce are only a few. They can be a source of discomfort, stress and anxiety, but they can also be a turning point and a transformation of the old to the new. Sometimes we choose the transition and…