Leadership mindsets are a fascinating study. Here are the top three executive mindsets I have recently been studying: Victim mindset to Creative mindset Fixed mindset to Growth mindset Scarcity mindset to Abundant mindset I understand that most of you believe you have a creative, growth, and abundant mindset. So did I until I realized…
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When was the last time someone asked you why you are so excited to be in the business you are in? If someone asked you today, how would you answer? I was asked this question on Friday and then asked to speak about it in Boston next week at our summer International Dale Carnegie Franchisee…
Three Ways to Make a Positive First Impression
Dale Carnegie said, “When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion.” Whether meeting new customers, employers, prospects or team members, it is critical to make a positive, memorable first impression. The latest research shows you only have a tenth of a second to make a first…
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Negative stress and excessive worry lead to all the wrong things in life. Without question, stress affects what we think, which drives what we feel. This, in turn, controls our behaviors, which directly influences our outcomes and goals. When we’re stressed, it’s no wonder we make poor business decisions, sabotage our marriages, create challenges with…
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How to win in life and work… Learn from the past Plan ahead Live in the moment Our core philosophy is to shift our thinking from “me” to “we” while becoming “other” focused. We can read and understand that sentence in 20 seconds or less – it’s written at the fifth grade level – but…
6 Millennial Motivators: A Guide To What Motivates Millennials At Work
Where there are unmotivated Millennial employees you will find uninspired leaders who lead teams of anxious, job-hop-in-a-heartbeat Millennials. For the leaders eager to spark change and energy into their organizations there are specific Millennial motivators that can be leveraged to ignite Millennial hustle and extend Millennial retention. 1) Innovation 78% of Millennials were strongly influenced…
Three Reasons to Tackle Tough Tasks First
It’s tempting to start the day focusing on easy tasks before addressing more challenging ones. Procrastination is the bane of human existence, but you can overcome it by tackling difficult to-do’s earlier on in the day. Dale Carnegie said, “You can get ahead in the world. But you will have to work, you will have…
Cope with Conflict in Five Healthy Steps
Do you ever struggle to control your negative emotions when encountering conflict with a co-worker, friend or even your boss? Often times, people lash out or engage in an unproductive round of sparring which proves fruitless and may even destroy the relationship. Effectively managing conflict requires emotional intelligence and the following steps to maintain an…
Five Earth Day Activities to Engage Employees
An estimated 500 million people will participate in various Earth Day activities worldwide, so why not use it as an opportunity to strengthen camaraderie and tap into teamwork? Several employee studies conclude that morale and employer confidence increase when businesses implement productive green initiatives. Additionally, in many recent surveys, consumers have stated that they are…
Villanova’s Keys to Victory in the NCAA National Championship
The heat was on in Houston on Monday as Villanova played their very best and beat North Carolina to claim their second national championship in the school’s history. What does it take to consistently win during a grueling three-week period and be crowned NCAA Tournament champions? Here are the three keys to Villanova’s victory. Teamwork–…