Following in the Footsteps of Our Veterans

Every year, Veterans Day is a great reminder to remember and honor the courage and sacrifices made by the men and women who put everything on the line for the greater good. Their bravery made a difference in the world, and shows us how important it is to take risks in our own lives at…

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Infusing Your Work with Wonder and Passion

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Spend a few hours with a child and you will see the world through fresh eyes. Children see the smallest details that we often overlook as adults: the leaves rustling in the trees, the colors of the flowers, and the way the raindrops make patterns on the cement. At some point in our lives, we…

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How to Thrive When Things Get Hard

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Sisyphus is a character in Greek Mythology who teaches a powerful lesson about overcoming challenges and maintaining consistency. As the story goes, the Greek gods were upset with Sisyphus, so his punishment was to push a big boulder up a hill. Each day he would reach the top of the hill, only to have the…

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What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way

Eighteen hundred years ago, Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of Rome at the time. Now, he is known as a great stoic philosopher, and many people today refer to his teachings because they remain relevant Take this for example: “What stands in the way becomes the way.” Avoidance: Why We Often Look for the Easy…

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Bracing for Change: Leveraging Cause and Effect in Your Career

Change is an inevitable part of life, but most people have a complex relationship with changes when they occur. When things are changing in the workplace, it often results in a feeling of being powerless or a fear of the unknown. Over the years, I’ve asked hundreds of people about their relationship with change. A…

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There’s No Prize for Doing It on Your Own

Our modern world often promotes a “do it yourself” mentality: keeping entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and other high achievers in the rut of trying to manage everything on their own. While it’s noble to strive for independence, the reality is that there are many negative impacts of this mindset – which can take a toll…

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