Have You Broken Any Promises Today?

From the moment the alarm clock goes off in the morning, it could mean that you are breaking a promise before you even get out of bed. “What promise?!” You might be asking. How can you break a promise before the day has started? Promises can be both big and small. Setting an alarm means…

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The Difference Between Perception and Reality

While it might seem easy to assume that your perception is reality, the truth is that it takes practice to discern the differences between perception and reality. Just because a person perceives something in a certain way doesn’t mean there are concrete facts to back up that perception. Reality = Fact-Based Approach I am a…

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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone: A Recipe for Growth

EAC - Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

If you want to advance your career, it means forming new skill sets and stepping into different roles and tasks. Being in a business setting not only requires a lot of dedication and training, but the mindset undeniably impacts overall results. Developing Characteristics to Boost Your Success What characteristics and traits will contribute to your…

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Business Talk Podcast #7: Mindset Training

Listen to my recent podcast conversation with business attorney, David Shoup here: https://www.bztalk.net/podcast/episode/19ba636e/business-talk-episode-7-mindset-training-and-business-leadership Your mind is powerful: it can transform your business. But so many people don’t know how to harness their mindset in the best way to lead and grow their businesses safely and more profitably. What are the most common concerns that business…

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Don’t Rely on Your Brain

Don't Rely on Your Brain

In our modern world, the busy schedule seems to rule every aspect of business and life. There are many details to remember and distractions that keep us from adhering to the most important meetings and factors that matter. While it might seem simple to make a mental note about a meeting or conversation with a…

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All Is Well

All Is Well

Steven Pinker shares some valuable insights in his book “Rationality” – breaking down the difference between being rational and optimistic. Even by applying positive thinking in life, it’s essential to infuse a rational perspective into a person’s point of view. All too often, it’s easier to buy into a story or narrative rather than see…

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Take “Makes Sense” Out of Your Vocabulary

Take “Makes Sense” Out of Your Vocabulary

How often do you find yourself talking to another person, and you respond with a simple comment: “Makes sense?” While this response might seem appropriate or convenient, the truth is that it isn’t facilitating the conversation in the best way. Anytime you tell someone that something “makes sense,” it means that you are lacking distinction.…

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Reframe Your Perspective: Anything Is Possible!

Reframe Your Perspective Anything Is Possible!

When you look at a lemon, how many ways do you think this piece of fruit could be used? Of course, the typical options come to mind, such as making lemonade or a delicious lemon-flavored dessert. But did you know that there are many other practical uses of lemons, such as using the juice in…

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