Archive for the ‘Success’ Category

How aware are you of being accountable for your actions? Do you take responsibility for the decisions you have made regardless of the outcome?  Do you try and shift the blame if things don’t turn out the way that you wanted?

The reality is that situations don’t always evolve the way that you might like. Your contribution and your response in any given situation lead to the result.  So what are the keys to holding yourself accountable? Read the rest of this entry »

People generally want to develop their leadership qualities and build positive, productive relationships. Often they are looking for action oriented techniques to enhance and expand their skills. The ACS© model was created to help people achieve success in their business and personal life. Each of the three components in this model is relevant to helping you become the best that you can be.

Awareness consists of self awareness and an awareness of others.  People often talk about becoming self-aware.  This is critical in achieving your goals and connecting with others.

There are three aspects of self-awareness. Read the rest of this entry »

What is fear?

One definition is “False Experiences Appearing Real.”  The dictionary says fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined.  Fear can interfere in your life and hold you back from achieving what you want or perhaps from even getting started. Read the rest of this entry »

One can never predict what will happen in life. You can embrace life and live each day to the fullest or you can keep waiting for the right set of circumstances, which of course rarely comes. You may experience disappointments, frustrations or set backs, but some how you need to keep moving forward. It is not what happens but what you make of it that will dictate how you manage. Consider what qualities and strategies you need to develop in order to live your best life.

Here are my 5 rules for living your best life. Read the rest of this entry »

These days being a good leader is something which everybody is either talking about or wants to be doing.  There are a multitude of books that have been written about the qualities of great leaders and certainly whenever there is an election, politicians are constantly evaluated in terms of their leadership potential.

During job interviews, people’s leadership skills are an important consideration.  Many companies want to hire people who they can move into leadership positions.

It is important to know not only what qualities are relevant, but what might interfere in attaining your potential. Read the rest of this entry »