In life, failure is inevitable. If you dare to dream big, the more mistakes you can expect to encounter along the way. The question then isn’t if you’ll fail, but how you will react when you do. While there are countless ways someone could react to failure, they generally fall into two categories—the “right” way…
Mindset of a Champion
The event everyone looks forward to every four years—the Summer Games—is right around the corner! In just a few months, we will see the best of the best take on their opponents to win the Gold, Silver, or Bronze medal. The buzz of excitement has already begun with the trials broadcasting on television these last…
Conquering 3 Types of Fear
Fear is normal. Everyone deals with fear. But even though to be human is to know fear, it does not mean that we should let it overrun our lives. When it comes to leadership and success, fear is nothing more than something unknown to us. The only way to break through that proverbial wall is…
Change Your Perspective
Have you ever stopped to think about what you’re thinking about? For a lot of people, they might be surprised at how negative their thoughts might skew. We don’t intentionally mean to beat ourselves up over a bad workday, where we are in our career versus where we thought we would be, or maybe something…
Affirmations for Your Career
Whether or not you already say them, most people are aware of what affirmations are. Before you count them out, there is power in self-talk. The way you speak to yourself will greatly impact your self-belief, and ultimately how you view and receive your environment. Affirmations are statements you can say to yourself regarding any…
Critical Thinking: Skills to Lead More Effectively
Leaders need to be proactive in finding solutions to problems before they arise. Pinpointing opportunities for improvement through creative brainstorming, and logically evaluating options assists in decision making and avoiding issues before they develop—enter critical thinking. What is critical thinking you ask? Great question! Critical thinking is the ability to think in an organized and…
5 Tools For Better Focus (That You Probably Already Have)
This world is full of distractions. Successful people must figure out how to take control of their minds, sharpen their focus, and give their attention fully to a single task. It’s no easy feat. The good news is that there are a variety of systems, strategies, and methods for creating better focus. And sometimes the…
9 Reasons to Keep Learning
If the idea of learning something new makes you cringe, it’s time for a mindset shift. You don’t have to go back to college, and you don’t have to sit in front of a boring textbook reading the same sentence over and over because you keep getting distracted. There are so many ways to grow…
How to Build Better Work Habits
How can I get more done in less time? It’s a question everyone wants the answer to. And that’s not the only one. People are also asking: How can I improve my focus and concentration? How can I do better quality work? How can I create better flow for my workday? There is one simple…
No handshakes — now what?
Community Conversation: Tampa Bay motivational speaker offers alternatives. In light of social distancing brought on by the coronavirus, Rick Gallegos, 55, president and CEO of Dale Carnegie of Tampa Bay, talked with the Tampa Bay Times about what appears to be the demise of the handshake. Read the full article here.