Your Thorn Has A Benefit
Have you ever wondered why those beautiful long-stemmed roses, which are symbols of love, have thorns? The thorns seem to be a defense mechanism against the gentle hands that want to hold them! Sometimes,...
Tagged: Personal Development
All Great Leaders Have Scars
All great leaders experience scars along their journey. A leadership scar is a painful mental or emotional experience. It could be a denied reward, an unjustified outcome, or even, as I have experienced, an...
Are You Ready for Your Next Elevation?
Are you ready for your next elevation? It may come in the form of a big favor, a deserving reward like a promotion, or some other significant blessing. We always want to believe we...
How To Compete, But Play Nice and Still Get Ahead
The typical work environment is fiercely competitive. Those of us who are ambitious want to be recognized as the best and receive the best rewards. Conventional wisdom says to do whatever it takes within...
How Leaders Cope, Rebound, And Grow from Rejection
We have all had to deal with the disappointment of a rejection. That is especially hard after you’ve worked your heart out for something you passionately wanted, and every indication was that it was...
How Leaders Grow Where They Are Planted
In the real world, no matter how you plan your life or career, circumstances arise that direct you to a path you did not choose nor want. How do you handle such a situation?...
