Does One Life Truly Count?
In the decade between 2006 and 2016, teen suicide in the U.S. soared over 70%, according to the Centers for Disease Cont...Read More »
Author: The Pacific Institute
Reversing the Spiral
Yesterday, we explained what a downward spiral is and how we might get caught in one. Today let's talk about some things...Read More »
Spiraling Beliefs
Do you know what it means to be caught in a downward spiral? It all starts with a belief. Whether or not the belief is a...Read More »
Finding Common Ground
Do you believe that opposites attract? There are a lot of opinions on this very subject, from both “yes” and “no...Read More »
Your Internal Guidance System
Do you know what you want out of life? Do you have trouble answering this question? If you are having a challenge with t...Read More »
Leadership in Action – Are You a Captain of the World?
When we get set in our ways, convinced that only our way is the right way, it is very easy for us to see the world aroun...Read More »
Finding the Optimum Solutions
Today, let’s look at a way to ask questions that will help you change your focus from problems to solutions.
If y...Read More »
Flexibility is the Key
How flexible are you? Now, we’re not talking about your body, although that is important, and getting more so every da...Read More »
Waiting Isn’t a Waste
How well do you wait for things? Today, let's talk about what happens when we are forced to wait for something.
Thes...Read More »
The Art of Great Communication
Today, let’s focus some attention on one of the secrets of being a good communicator, because good communication sits ...Read More »
The Power in Our Emotions
The idea of taking control of our emotions is intriguing, to say the least. Controlling something so potentially volatil...Read More »
Leadership in Action – Building Healthy Interdependence Within Your Teams
While teaming and collaboration are ubiquitous in our organizations, high functioning teams are not. And while most of u...Read More »
Performance over Perfection
Are you a perfectionist? Do you know anyone who is? Today, let’s talk a little about the drive to be perfect and what ...Read More »
Time and Space
Sometimes, "a lick-and-a-promise" is a lot better than nothing and can keep you from feeling overwhelmed. It’s an old ...Read More »
Live and Breathe Your Dreams
Do you have dreams? No, we’re not talking about the ones that happen while you're asleep. We’re talking about the dr...Read More »
It’s All About Connections
For many of us, perhaps most of us, our families come first, before all the other important things in life. But does our...Read More »
Food for Thought – Rights
We know what civil rights and copyrights are, but have you ever thought about your rights as a human being? The rights o...Read More »
Leadership in Action – Are We Unintentionally Creating an Unethical Culture?
When we are leading others, we are shaping their behaviors with our expectations. While we may be conscious of many of o...Read More »
Past as Prologue
Do you consider yourself unlucky? Ever feel like you have been dealt a bad hand? Let's experiment with another way of lo...Read More »
The Power of Your Word
How good are you at keeping agreements – with yourself? Have you given much time to this question? It deserves a close...Read More »
Improving Effectiveness
How effective are you while you're at work? With so many working remotely, while we deal with the pandemic, effectivenes...Read More »
Having It Both Ways
Today, let's look at the art of accepting things from others. Everyone knows that it feels great to give, and most of us...Read More »
The Rising Tide
A growth mindset, which has always been important psychologically, is a critical factor in economic well-being, too.
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Leadership in Action – What Type of Culture are You Trying to Create?
As organizations are pivoting or panicking during this time of COVID, many leaders are looking for a silver bullet. They...Read More »
Vivid Imaginings
Let’s talk one more time about the skill of visualization. We talked about it earlier, but more in relation to sports ...Read More »
No Time for Regret for Things Not Done
A lot of people are afraid of failure, but do you know anyone who is afraid of success? You probably do. Today, let's ta...Read More »