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The Holidays are just around the corner, and we’ve all heard that it’s best to avoid discussing politics and religion with family and friends around the table.  Steering clear of politics I understand,…

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Ready to hone in on your transformational leadership style? Episode #33 with Senior Director of PR at Universal Orlando Resorts Alyson Lundell will help you do just that.  Confident leaders aren’t afraid of…

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Note: I am not a medical professional, so please talk to your doctor for advice and guidance.  So: You just got diagnosed with celiac disease, and your head is spinning. What about pizza?…

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Employee turnover rate is an increasing issue in today’s economy, especially for corporations that rely on front-line employees to interface with customers. Here’s how to reverse turnover rates and connect all levels of…

I want you to invest in yourself.  I want you to take time and think about the life you’re living and why you’re on the planet.  I want you to be a rockstar…

You’re in a new situation, and you feel like life as you knew it has given way to a dark empty stage of unknowns, and an audience is waiting with bated breath to…

Your life is a live performance, and the small decisions you make every day have an irreversible effect on the trajectory of your life. I’m not talking about reckless decisions that have obvious,…

Are you struggling to help your kids or your employees become more independent?  Whether you’re a parent or you lead people in another capacity, your job is not to micromanage—it’s the opposite of…

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Some people get to a passable level of performance and think that they’ve “arrived.” Other people think that once they get to a certain level, they’ll feel like they’ve arrived, but even once…

You could have the most successful career, the most beautiful home, the best clothes and even endless passion for what you do—but here’s a newsflash: If you don’t have good people in your…