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Values-based decision-making is a concept I use both in my executive coaching and in my life choices. As an executive coach working with clients, one of the first steps that I do is to help the client identify their values. Probably even more important than organizational values are the individual’s personal values. If there is a lack of congruence in the individual values and the organizational values, an individual’s employment becomes work. When an individual’s values are congruent with the organizational values, employment takes on a sense of calling and can be very fulfilling for the individual (and profitable for the organization). Read the rest of this entry »

People are typically afraid of negative things.  Oftentimes they fear self-improvement as well.  In psychological self-improvement, the best way for you to remove a fear is to understand that life is always in the cycle of difficulties.  No one is permanently up or permanently down.  Remember that no one can avoid these difficulties – even the most envied Hollywood stars.

What we should do about these downs is to learn from them and not to avoid them.  We should learn how to handle our problems for our own psychological self-improvement.  Problems affect us every day.  These problems bring us anguish because we have feelings.  We should never lose hope in determining solutions to these problems.  All we need is to learn how to overcome it and not to be overcome. Read the rest of this entry »

Many individuals wish they felt more secure about their abilities on the job. In other words, they  are looking for increased self-confidence when it comes to performing the work, dealing with colleagues, and managing difficult situations. If you are one of these individuals, you are not alone. So, what can you do to feel more self-assured about your job? Read the rest of this entry »

Are you an individual who can not seem to properly manage your schedule? If you are having issues at home or at the workplace, there is a good chance that your problems may be caused by your inability to properly manage your time. The good news, however, is that there are a number of steps that you can take to help your time management.

Here are 8 relatively easy steps that you can take that can help you:

1. Know That You Have a Problem
Knowing that you have a time management problem is the first step in changing your behavior. Although it is typical to be late for work or a social event occasionally, it is something that should not be happening on a daily or a weekly basis. If it is, it is time for you to realize that you may have a problem.

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Jesus Manifesto by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola is an excellent book that addresses the greatest personality to ever walk the earth and shape human history. In the contemporary culture of church programming and church decline, this book addresses the main issue of irrelevant and declining churches – it is all about Jesus.

Ghandi once said, “Christian are so unlike their Christ.” The authors assert that the world likes Jesus; they just do not like the church and those who represent Jesus. As the title indicates, this book is about Jesus and calls for a reframing of one’s paradigm regarding Him. The authors cut through the religious platitudes and call for a simple and yet consuming love for Jesus. For those who prescribe to be Christians, this is a must read. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you have a problem with time management? If you do, you have two main options. One of those options and often the most popular is to continue on with your normal activities. Unfortunately, doing so is likely to have a harmful impact on your own personal life, as well as your work life. The other option is to make a change. The good news is that there a number of steps that you can take to improve your time management.

As for what you can do to help your time management, you will find that a number of different approaches can be taken. Read the rest of this entry »

Classic Wisdom For The Professional Life is an inspiring and quick read.  It is a broad collection of quotations by successful persons ranging from Aristotle to Walt Disney.  Something I particularly appreciate about what Mr. Curtis has done is that he has created a collection of timeless quotes from ages past and combined them with quotes from contemporary influencers that will prove to be timeless as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Ever in your life felt like screaming, “Help, we need a highly effective leader!”

You can find literally countless books published on the subject, with no shortage of ideas and programs.  Why then is effective leadership so hard to find and how do we know what constitutes an effective leader?

First of all, you have to describe what does effective leadership convey to you and your organization?  In order to improve anything you have to have a clear understanding of 3 things. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you need help in making a decision or prompting others to make a decision? If you have not yet experienced it in your career, you can be assured that you will at some point.  Truly, this might be part of your daily ritual – not making a decision on the issues that really matter.  We all procrastinate on from time to time, but it is important not to confuse procrastination with quality thinking time.

Reflection time is the space we create for ourselves to reflect in quiet, to consider options, benefits and drawbacks before making a decision (and some of the best decisions are often made after a period of tranquility and contemplation), procrastination is more related to … Read the rest of this entry »

Someone once suggested that failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. If you are fortunate to be chosen for an interview, invest the time to Read the rest of this entry »