This article by Carol Egan, featuring Peter Vidmar, was originally published on HuffingtonPost.com. Confidence is not something we are born with or inherit. Confidence is something we grow, we develop. When I am in my zone, when I am fully in…
Charisma makes you likable. Do you have it? You know the guy. He’s poised. He’s confident. And when he speaks to people, it’s in a strong measured voice, a relaxed tone and his words are well-chosen. Even his classy but…
This article by Mark C. Crowley featuring an interview with Shawn Achor was originally published on Fast Company. Engagement is the holy grail of workplace satisfaction. Here are three new ways to think about your employees' happiness. By the late…
He can't be serious, Jim thought. Jim had been recruited away from a Fortune 500 firm by a fast-growing start-up, and it was his first day. The president of the company had just handed him a BlackBerry and said, "Keep…
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness! It's a time to reflect on how our emotional and social connections are more valuable to our happiness than any material goods we could buy. It's also a day that the UN asks countries to…
In talking to people all over the United States, I have found that the term “salesperson” generates many responses. I seem to hear some of them over and over. A few of the most common are: pushy, high pressure, hard…
Watch this recorded webinar with Michelle Gielan, Founder, Institute for Applied Positive Research After spending years as a national CBS News anchor broadcasting to millions and receiving an advanced degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Positive Psychology, Michelle developed simple,…
What was your favorite memory of the holiday season? For me, one stood out. Last week, I attended a party thrown by an old high school friend. The party was fabulous -- I spent the night catching up with high…
It’s been an unbelievable year. I’ve worked with executives in oil and gas, hospitality, accounting, utilities, engineering, construction, retail, steel, education, manufacturing, IT, and banking (to name a few!). I've helped my clients become and build better leaders, develop and…
Let’s be honest. You dread certain tasks. Really dread them. You might even wake up in the morning and experience a sinking “uuuugh” feeling when you remember it. Here’s the kicker: not only do you dislike this type of task,…
This article by Jared Lindzon originally appeared on The Globe and Mail. If employees are an organization’s most valuable assets, then there’s nothing more valuable than a highly engaged work force. That’s because research has proven that job satisfaction can…
This article by Eric Barker originally appeared on Barking Up the Wrong Tree. We all want to be more successful. But everything you read probably sounds like a lot of work. Isn’t there a scientifically proven method that’s a little more… fun?…
An Extraordinary Education at High Point University by Ellie Baldini was featured in US Airways Magazine, November 2014. Education of the whole person is the mantra at High Point University (HPU, highpoint.edu) in North Carolina. Founded in 1924, this private liberal arts…
"You did what?" I stammered, "I don't think I heard you right." My friend Florence smiled triumphantly. "Tasha, shutting off my cable was my only option. I couldn't keep hearing about all the things that were wrong with the world…
This article was originally published on Forbes, by Dorie Clark. Does an overflowing inbox stress you out? You’re not alone – but according to Shawn Achor, author of Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive…
*This article by Michelle McQuaid, featuring an interview with Michelle Gielan, was originally published at the Huffington Post. Like most people, I grew up believing that if I worked hard, then I'd be successful and then I'd be happy. It…
Resilience means knowing how to cope in spite of setbacks, or barriers, or limited resources. Resilience is a measure of how much you want something and how much you are willing, and able, to overcome obstacles to get it. It…
The summer of 2014 is winding down. And odds are, you're probably gearing up for something: sending your kids off to school, going to school yourself, or stepping things up at work. For most of us, fall is the time…
This article written by career success coach, Kathy Caprino originally appeared on LinkedIn. One of the things I love most about my work is that my fascinating, knowledgeable clients teach me things I’m excited to learn. A while ago, a…
Kmart’s recent announcement to open its doors at 6am on Thanksgiving Day sent shock waves throughout the nation. Though bargain-seekers were thrilled, many are questioning the retail chain’s decision. In recent years, such “Thanksgiving Creep” has inspired multiple protests from…
