Becoming a new leader can be a daunting task. We all have our own perceptions of leadership, but actually being in the position to make decisions is extremely difficult. Even more so when you are in the position for the first time. There are several mistakes that new leaders tend to make. The good news […]

We’ve all been there. You have an idea, and you’ve been kicking it around for a bit, but you haven’t really mapped out your end goal and exactly what you need to do to get there. Instead, you think that at some point you’ll have a “eureka moment.” That light bulb image, where you go […]

It is easy to say “learn from your mistakes”, yet it is a whole different story to actually do it. Learning from our mistakes isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. Especially when we don’t recognize the mistake, or multiple factors led to a certain outcome. Had we known all the details, we might not […]

Managing stress can be one of the biggest challenges in life, and dealing with anxiety typically makes it extremely hard to gain control over the direction your life is going! Everyone who has ever dealt with anxiety and stress will most likely agree that it feels like you are the only person in the world […]

Building character is a respectable pursuit. Most people want to become a better person, but not everyone has the determination and work ethic to actually follow through and make it happen. Building character is a skill just like anything else. Nobody is born with strong character. It takes a long time to develop it, and […]

Listening is key to success, whether in your personal relationships or at work. But oftentimes it is easy to voice more of our own opinions and talk over others. It is also relatively easy to ignore what others are saying because we have assumptions that we don’t want to challenge. Listening to others seems like […]

Have you ever been under tremendous pressure at work? Have you ever had to complete multiple projects with a relatively short turnaround, and it left you feeling dread and panic? You aren’t alone. We’ve all had moments where we cracked under pressure. The key is that we learn from those moments and then develop a […]

This Is Your Life! Oftentimes, we are pushed to think of others instead of ourselves. And in many ways, this benevolent, compassionate way of thinking leads to positive outcomes. Being selfless is a valuable trait, and we look for it especially in our leaders. But there is such a thing as being too selfless, to […]

Have you ever noticed that when you are around certain people, your motivation seems to wane and you get into a bad mood? That’s actually a common problem, especially for employees at work. Motivation drainers can make it difficult for any group to come together, and their negative attitudes can sap you of your energy […]