Some people have it…..others do not. That natural ability to be a leader. If you’re the latter it’s not that you can never take a leadership role, it just means you may have to work a little harder when you take on such a role. A few quick tips on how to lead if you are not a born leader to those (like me) that need a little help getting there. 1. Pick a mentor or role model I want you to think of your best boss (not just the fun one), but the one who was successful without a

Some people set goals to provide a defined finish line and the focus needed to cross it. Others are busy working as hard as they can to do better and be better.  But, they haven’t really defined what better even is for them. The whole point of setting goals is reaching them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming big and setting hefty goals as long as your intention is a success. If you are aiming high your goal should be to soar not to settle. We often set amazing g

Sometimes it’s hard to put your priorities first instead of the things that we want to do.  It’s a beautiful day, there’s a new movie out, you want to spend time with friends; we can usually find unlimited things that we’d rather be doing than the things we are supposed to be doing.  There is usually that little voice in the back of our head reminding us of our responsibilities.  But do we listen to that voice?  Well, maybe sometimes.  But, probably not as often as we should.

So, how important is it really for you to be blogging daily? A lot of people will tell you that you should post every day if you want to gain subscribers. Or, if you want to get more traffic to your website, or just be a successful blogger, in general, they will tell you that daily blogging is where it is at. That may not be something you want to hear or something that you think you can keep up with, though. So let’s talk pros and cons. Blogging Daily Pros Choices: Posting ev

Potential is a word that sometimes gets thrown around in such a way that it kind of feels like an insult.  It’s usually when someone is telling you you’ve got it only because you aren’t giving it.  You’re hearing what you want to hear and don’t want to hear at the same time.  It’s confusing, it’s disheartening, and it can also be counterproductive.  If you really think about what potential means and how you want to be perceived personally then it can really be an inspiring co

Overcomplicating things can create a lot more struggle than it’s worth. We all overcomplicate our lives at some time or another.  We blow up over something minuscule and wonder where all the emotion is coming from.  It isn’t healthy and it isn’t conducive to productivity or happiness. A mountain from a molehill, an exaggeration of complexity, a simple situation into a stressful one; when we start overcomplicating things we take a situation that could have been easily handled

Managing emails can seem like a daunting task! Especially if you have let it go for far too long without managing it. Don’t let that stop you though! Here are 6 quick and easy tips so you can reach email management success! 1) Managing Emails with Nothing in Your Inbox Keeping your inbox empty is like having a clean desk.  All the papers on your desk have a place and are filed away neatly. So why shouldn’t your emails and inbox be the same way? Managing emails and keeping you

Very few of us have the luxury of not having to juggle multiple tasks and schedules all at once, which can cause us to lose focus and become less productive.  There are even fewer of us out there that actually thrive in pure chaos.  With that, I would like to argue that just because your schedule is busy does not mean it has to be chaotic. Time management is a tricky thing but here are a few ways you can use time blocks to focus and start becoming more productive. Stop Multit

In order to be productive and successful, you have to learn to avoid the constant stream of temptations and distractions that fill your day. Sometimes it’s hard to stay focused when so many things can easily turn into a distraction. We often unknowingly set ourselves up for failure just by placing temptations in our own path. Some we never see coming and others we know are headed our way but we have no idea how to circumvent them. Fortunately, avoiding temptations and distrac

There are many ways you can use words to identify what you want out of life. Start by thinking about what is it you “want” from your life today? Is it more time? Better communication skills? How about a calm, quiet mind? Why don’t we take some time to figure it out and cultivate your “wants” into “haves?”  I’m going to provide just a few examples here. Pick one, all, or your own. Write It Down Find and dust off that trusty little journal of yours and open it up to a blank pag

Innovation and passion go hand in hand. You may wonder how you can find your place as an entrepreneur in a world where everything is right at your fingertips and there seems to be a solution to every problem. Start by trying out this simple exercise to help you narrow your focus: Entrepreneur Exercise #1 1.  Close your eyes. 2.  Think about the top five things you are most passionate about. 3.  Take a piece of paper and fold it in half and write those five things down on th

You need to make a change to make things change. Have you ever heard the Albert Einstein quote ““The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results”?  Personally, I’ve never heard a truer statement.  But, as with many seemingly obvious observations, it’s one of the most common mistakes people make. Evaluating Progress for Change Now don’t get me wrong, some things require discipline and sincere effort in order to achieve th

Think about how you approach your obstacles and goals, are you fearless?  Do you approach them timidly or do you approach them like a warrior?  Ever feel like you fight for the things that you want like a warrior would fight in battle?  Do you feel that you are relentless and unyielding when seeking the things that you want?  If not, what holds you back?  Most often you’ll find that the answer is fear. Fear can become a barrier that holds you back from so many exciting experi

There is nothing worse for a blogger than staring at a blank screen, fingers poised over the keys, eyes glazed over, and nothing to blog about.  It may be writer’s block or just the need to bring in more subscribers with something fresh.  It doesn’t matter why you’re drawing a blank it only matters that you get past it.  There are 4 questions that you can ask yourself to help choose a topic and get those fingers moving. 1: What do you know? The most important part about the t

The key to good communication is in the listening.  Is it important for you to be able to clearly communicate your thoughts as well?  Absolutely!  If you listen to how someone communicates with you, it will give you a better understanding of how to present something to them in a way that they understand. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you are having difficulty communicating with someone the first thing you should do is take a step back and assess whether you a