As we move into December many of us find ourselves busier than ever. The goals that we had set for our work for the year are approaching the finish line. Not only are we working to ensure that the goals for 2020 are met, but we are also beginning to work on developing our goals […]
Archive for Personal Development
Why Gratitude Is More Important Than Ever
This year is certainly a year for the books. It’s been one that has been filled with uncertainty and fear. And yet, it’s up to us whether or not that is how we remember it. This Thanksgiving I challenge you to make it a season of focusing on thankfulness instead of dwelling on the negative. […]
The Secret to Creating Lasting Habits
For many of us, 2020 has upended our established routines or habits. As we get ready to move into the busy holiday season, it can be even harder to get back on track. Consider what habits you’re missing in your daily schedule. I want to challenge the idea that in order to create a new […]
How to Create Meaningful Habits that Encourage Gratitude
Habits tend to become ingrained in our routines without us ever intending for them to be. Whether we realize it or not, humans center their lives around routines. But without taking the time to step back and create intentional habits, we could be allowing our lives to become centered around the wrong things. I want […]
Encore: Leadership and the Law of Replication
We all want to build a strong culture in our organizations, but leaders often exclude themselves from the expectations they set for others. By mastering the Law of Replication, you’ll avoid creating chaos in your organization and create a strong, healthy team culture based on your core values.
4 Steps to Communicating Vision
You can be successful externally and still deeply dissatisfied. To be satisfied in your work, you must posses three components.
Why Leaders Can’t Ignore Vision
You can be successful externally and still deeply dissatisfied. To be satisfied in your work, you must posses three components.
The 3 Components of Job Satisfaction
How to Experience True Fulfillment in Your Work
You can be successful externally and still deeply dissatisfied. To be satisfied in your work, you must posses three components.
Making Vision Stick
4 Elements of a Crystal-Clear Vision that Compels Action
To lead others, you need a compelling vision. But lofty words are not enough. A vision statement must draw a crystal-clear picture of the future that guides action. In 2000, I took over Nelson Books, a major division of Thomas Nelson. I quickly discovered that it was the least profitable of the fourteen units in […]
7 Ways Successful Creatives Think Differently than Unsuccessful Ones
It Takes More Than Talent
I have worked with authors for more than three decades. Based on my observations, here are 7 characteristics that separate the highly successful ones from the others.
The Difference Between Trying and Doing
How to Turn Attempts into Accomplishments
Trying and doing are two different things. Learning about this distinction is the key to success. Here’s how you can do it for yourself.
5 Steps to Developing More Discipline
How to Remove the Obstacles to Your Success
Everyone knows you can’t succeed without discipline, yet few possess it. Here are 5 steps to developing more of it.