What makes great leaders great is their deep understanding and acceptance that no one does everything well and no one has to. They see strengths as something to be leveraged and gaps as something to be filled. There is no one knowledge point, ability or skill better than another and no lack of one that…

These next sections are going to be more about you than anything else. Take a deep breath when you need and set aside the negative feelings that may, yet probably, and for sure will, show up. It’s only normal as we explore the strongest parts of you and the weakest.  We want to give you…

In your previous module, you identified where you are going. Your vision is clear, your mission is documented, and your road map is laid before you. Basically, you’re packed and ready to go. Now it’s time to answer the important question, “How will I get there?” To fully answer this you will address several topics…

Now that you have your completed road map you know where you’re going.  CONGRATULATIONS! To ensure your mission, vision, and mantra are deeply embedded into all areas of your life, complete the tasks on the following checklist in the next few weeks. We’ve listed random ideas to get you thinking about how to make your…

You’ve done some really important work so far in this course. Developing a Mission and Vision Statement takes time, energy, effort, thought, and certainly honesty. And now that you have them- if you skipped them saying you’ll do it later, go back NOW and complete them- it’s time to talk about your Mantra. Where the…

Your Mission Statement helps you focus on your actions. Your Vision Statement clarifies where you’re headed. If you’ve ever been stressed because you feel stuck and going nowhere in life, it’s because you lack a Vision Statement. Your vision statement answers the following questions: Where are we going? How will we get there? What will…

A mission statement is commonly talked about within organizational structures like businesses and non-profits. You’ll find as you read on that we talk about using a mission statement for personal as well as organizational purposes. We switch back and forth between references as well as use both kinds of examples. Interchange it as you like…

There is an ebb and flow to all things in life; relationships, careers, business, passions, joys. In order to successfully navigate the ups and downs you must have a single point to clearly focus all your efforts towards. That beacon is where you’re going. It’s the place where you will achieve success, live dreams, and…

There are tremendous benefits to your stress levels when you master communication skills.  As it relates to communication issues, acceptance of conditions is a powerful way to ensure your stress response isn’t triggered. Giving yourself patience, kindness, time will allow you to communicate in the unique style and format that is naturally yours.  If your…

Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? Or in this case, communication issues or stress? Studies show there is a strong link between a person’s ability to communicate effectively with others and their stress levels. Both can come first, however, to trigger the stress response. Let’s look at how each can be the trigger.…