When was the last time you encountered a high-stakes situation and needed to summon your self-confidence? Perhaps it was during an interview for a position you really hoped to land or before an important presentation to a large group of people. Were you able to conjure the confidence within to energize your communication and ultimately win people…
Category: Communication Skills
Are you able to maintain a positive attitude despite setbacks?
Think back to the last major challenge you encountered. Were you so easily frustrated that the setback prevented you from focusing on a solution? When something inevitably goes wrong, do you focus on what can be fixed, develop an action plan and rally others to deliver a resolution? Many people struggle to maintain a positive…
Have you set yourself up for success this year?
Have you set personal and professional goals for the New Year? Did you take time to reflect on last year’s performance to identify the obstacles that hindered your success? Perhaps you encountered challenges, so you lost hope and gave up? Dale Carnegie said, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept…
Tis the Season for Giving (of Yourself)
If you’ve had an amazing mentor, what was it about this person that made such an impact? Perhaps their guidance enabled you to achieve goals more quickly than had you tried without their wisdom. Perhaps you received advice from your mentor that boosted your career. Or perhaps it was your mentor’s kindness and giving nature…