August 14, 2013

3 signs of a career change: Winning Careers Talk Show broadcast

Yesterday I had the privilege of being on the Careers with a Purpose Winning Careers Talk Show hosted by Richard Yadon. Careers with a Purpose is a fantastic ministry that coaches men and women across the country to find ...

August 13, 2013

Need a new job? Here’s the first thing you should do before you start looking

Today on my YouTube channel: Do you need a new job? Job hunting can be daunting. So many things to think about and work on. Here’s one way to get organized. Conduct a staff meeting yourself. If you’ve tried ...

August 12, 2013

The benefit of tough questions

Athletic competition is fun to watch. More fun to watch than to do. That’s because athletic training is hard, relentless work. Those who want to be at their best continually push themselves to perform better. They measure weights, distance, ...

August 9, 2013

How I broke the cardinal rule for giving feedback

Earlier this year, my son, Ryan, launched his dream of having his own film production company. He’s off to a great start, winning marquee clients who rave about his work. I’m not surprised. He’s worked hard to develop his ...

August 7, 2013

The right question for your big idea

What’s your BIG idea? You know, that thing stirring within you that you can’t seem to shake? Regardless of whether you think you’re creative, God made you in His image — with a creative spirit within you. As Julia ...

August 6, 2013

Get more done: The principle of the vector

Today, I’m am launching my channel on YouTube. Each month more than one billion people visit YouTube and consume over six billion hours of video. Perhaps you are one of them. If so, I invite you to subscribe to ...

August 5, 2013

What “Gold Rush” can teach you about your dream

I have an increasing attraction to wilderness adventures. Last year, I was captivated by the Vendee Globe; sailors single-handedly confronting the wildest seas to race their vessels around the world. And though I’ve never been there, I’ve been fascinated ...

August 2, 2013

Give distraction a time-out

Are you easily distracted? If so, your distraction may be a shadow of something else. A gift. If you’re prone to distraction, you may also be harboring something very powerful; an energetic creative spirit. It has many interests and ...

July 31, 2013

3 truths when panic threatens

Every worthy pursuit hits a snag. Most are minor annoyances and you get through them pretty quickly. Others are more entangling, tearing at your sense of vitality. Prolonged indebtedness. Unresponsive markets for your products and services. Chronic health challenges. ...

July 29, 2013

Keeping feedback from turning into a frenzy

You’ve got a great idea. At least you think so. Never before has there been a better time to find out. Google. Facebook. Twitter. Zillions of blogs and discussion groups. Even ol’ conventional email. All of these can give ...

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