Our work is the presentation of our capabilities. Edward Gibbon Waking up this morning, looking out the window to a fresh snowfall, I recall my younger self shoveling snow off the sidewalks in my neighborhood. It was a good way to earn some cash. Some homeowners were happy to see…

Making the best use of your time will place you ahead of the pack. Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment. Jim Rohn Some of us began thinking about our future at an early age. What we wanted to do when we grew up. What we wanted to become. …

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions. Albert Einstein The Law of Attraction has been known for…well, forever. Yet, I continue to get excited when I write about it, think about it, and use the Law every day. Because so many people have achieved great results…

The more you practice looking confident, the more effective you’ll become. For the timid, change is frightening; for the comfortable, change is threatening; but for the confident, change is opportunity. Nido Qubein Self Confidence gives you a benefit in any state of affairs. Being confident, or just appearing so, can…

Questions about your manner and style of communication… Women are a little more assertive in terms of our ability to express our feelings when we fall in love. Alicia Machado Are you able to easily speak up for yourself? Hold your ground when you must. Or, clarify what your rights…

Do yourself a favor by learning how to flee from his influence. Nobody can be kinder than a narcissist when you react to life on his own terms. Elizabeth Bowen There have been two or maybe three narcissists in my life until I realized what was going on. …

An ability to influence others is useful at work and outside of work. Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion. — Aristotle In the past, I’ve rarely been a persuasive person. I wonder how much I’ve missed by not employing this skill any better. Such a…

Because, whenever we can influence others, our life becomes a little easier. It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea. — Nelson Mandela Long ago, I believed persuading people was a learned skill. …

Let people know who you truly are and who they’re talking to. Body language and tone of voice — not words — are our most powerful assessment tools. Christopher Voss This is one of my favorite topics. You might already know this about me. You’re well aware by now how…