What Muhammad Ali Knew about Winning
Muhammad Ali had an unwavering belief in himself. The colorful three-time heavyweight boxing champion, philanthropist and social activist knew the power of words, whether he was battling his opponent …
Balance Begins with What We Say to Ourselves
Last week in Miami, I presented a keynote talk on improving work-life balance for busy Marriott sales professionals. One of the strategies I discussed was how to use affirmations or …
The Why, What and How of Better Balance for Your Organization
In a world where the professional and personal demands of our lives often collide and compete, we long for more balance. Work-life balance is a common plea of overworked and …
Spring Cleaning for Success
Out of the 10 universal principles in my book, Working with Wisdom, and the five that make up the CRAVE Your Goals! professional development program, the one that resonates most with people is: …
The Three Qualities of a Dream Company
What does it mean to work for a “dream company” that promotes employee satisfaction, engagement and retention? At a meeting of Atlanta Work Life Professionals, Lucy English, PhD, managing director …
Three Big Blunders to Avoid When Developing Your Women’s Leadership Program
My colleague and friend, Laurie Genevish, co-wrote this with me. As developers and presenters at women’s leadership programs, we often see the same costly mistakes and misconceptions. Here are three …
Happy Leap Day! Here’s How to Enjoy More “Extra Days.”
Tomorrow is Leap Day, that “extra day” we get just once every four years. What if you could enjoy more “extra days” throughout the year? You can, and it’s simple. Whenever …
What’s Your Favorite Positivity Hack?
Don’t you just love the Life Hacks you find online? Like running the sticky side of an about-to-be discarded post-it note between your keyboard keys to collect crumbs and dust. (You’re …
Where’d my ‘life’ go?
Thanks to Mark Fadden, jobs columnist at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, for sharing some of my work-life balance strategies! Here’s the article that was published in the paper on January 16, 2016. …
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution in 5 Words?
My #NewYearsResolutionin5Words is: “To fully enjoy what is!” It’s my personal reminder to stay present and appreciate all I have while striving for more. What’s yours?