"Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough." These words by Og Mandino are not just a mantra for the optimist but a battle cry for anyone who’s ever tried, stumbled, and dared to rise again. But why is it that we give such credence to determination in the pursuit of success? And how does failure fit into the equation?

Failure Grabs The Spotlight

Think about it: when was the last time a story about seamless, issue-free success captivated your...

As a father, it is your responsibility to teach your son the most important lessons in life. These lessons will help him grow into a responsible and successful adult. There are many things you can teach your son, but we have compiled the 32 most important ones here. These lessons will teach your son about leadership, responsibility, respect, and more. Follow these guidelines and you can be sure that your son will turn out to be a great man!

32 Rules to teach your son

As a father, it is your...

You’ve probably been told your entire life that there are certain things you should never apologize for. Asking questions, having feelings, and not being available always are a few of them. But what if we told you that there are quite a few more things you should stop apologizing for? Things like your accomplishments, how you look, and what makes you happy. Read on to find out why it’s time to stop apologizing for the things that make you unique and special. You have nothing to...

You’ve heard all about the importance of emotional intelligence. Perhaps you even consider yourself quite savvy when it comes to the art of demonstrating a high EQ. But do you embody the elusive qualities that make emotionally intelligent leaders so good with people? If you have to think about it. . . the answer might be no. 

The good news is that these skills can be learned. And if you’re in a leadership position, developing your emotional intelligence could mean the...

It's essential to forgive your younger self, believe in your current self, and create your future self. Leadership requires creating a better you. Each day is an opportunity to improve upon the person you were yesterday. That means making mistakes, learning from them, and moving forward. It also means having faith in yourself - believing that you can achieve great things. And it means looking ahead to the future and setting goals for yourself. All of these things are interconnected and...

The world is changing. People are more educated, more aware of their rights and responsibilities, and less willing to put up with bad behavior in the workplace. As a result, companies are scrambling to find leaders who can keep pace with this evolving workforce. The question many businesses ask themselves is what makes a great leader? Let's talk through some definitions for emotional intelligence as well as how it is used by leaders.

What is emotional intelligence?

Emotional intelligence is...

Fear – all of us will face it.  There are different levels and various types of fear that we each must go through depending upon the situation at hand.

The fear I want to address here is – the fear within us on acting to succeed. Ahhh, success!  We all desire it, we all want it, but to each one of us success is different. So simply by definition, our individual level and type of fear is different.

We have all heard the acronym F.E.A.R. Say it with me, “False...

Part 5 of 5

Trust is a valuable commodity to have in our personal and professional lives.  This is part5 of 5 in the series.  You can begin the series here.

Basic Principle 5: Lead by example

Leading by example is the most powerful tool at your disposal.  Your team members and teammates are always watching you. They are watching not only what you say, but what you do! They are judging you to see if you really are committed to the team and building that trust we have been...

Part 4 of 5

Trust is a valuable commodity to have in our personal and professional lives.  This is part 4 of 5 in the series.  You can begin the series here.

Basic Principle 4: Have a mindset to always improve

One of the main reasons why you want to always have the mindset to improve is that organizations need to break down barriers among different departments and groups. The growth of cross functional teams generates a foundation for efficient team performance.  The day of...

Part 3 of 5

Trust is a valuable commodity to have in our personal and professional lives.  This is part 3 of 4 in the series.  You can begin the series here.

Basic Principle 3: Maintain Constructive Relationships

Leaders need to set the example.  We have all heard it before, that is nothing new. In everything we do it is about relationships. Leaders must reach out to their team members especially during times of change or uncertainty.  People want and need to know what is...