This is the first of many small articles I will be posting to help you accomplish what matters.   Why Wait Until Jan. 1 to Get Started? You probably have already given some thought on what goal you want to achieve or the area of your life you want to improve on.   My Question Is, Why Wait.   Do you think there is something magical about starting on Jan. 1? Do you still think/feel you need to "get something" to get started? Are you searching for the "perfect plan"?   For years, I shared these same beliefs as I approached the start of a new year. More presently I have learned how to let these beliefs go by practicing two concepts.   1. Do Something Small Today: We are programmed to focus on outcomes. And our goals are often so big that sometimes getting started can seem like some herculean effort. Doing something small tricks our brain, and we get into the action faster and out of our heads. Over time these actions turn into habits and create other behaviors that help us to our goal.   Goal: Write a Book Daily action: Write 100 word ...

In our non-stop information-flowing world, intuition seems to take a back seat. We now have 24hour news, an endless email inbox, and non-stop meetings, all to "keep us informed."   These are the typical results when a person is this connected: poor health overwhelmed at work/personal and poor time management/decision making   Before we get to the answer, we need to understand what is driving our behavior to stay this connected. Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and false beliefs that support it I need to be included in all communication. Real priorities are getting lost or buried in an overflowing inbox. We need to stay busy. We fill our schedules up and allow no space for critical thinking or decision-making. We think that more information is better. But if we don't take the time to contemplate, we make poor decisions and further add to the complexity of our lives.   Solution: Slow down and Go With Your Gut. You've probably heard this before from a wise friend of yours. Here are some interesting facts about ...

When working with sales managers and sales departments, I am often asked how to increase sales and how to be more productive. I believe it is very important for sales professionals to break up their daily activities into revenue generating activities vs. non-revenue generating activities. In this video, I discuss why it is important to block out time for revenue generating activities on a daily basis.

Have you ever experienced your motivation going up and down like a yo-yo? The key to staying motivated and obtaining your goals is to focus on the process. In this video, I share what to focus on to keep your motivation more consistent.

If you a member of a virtual team, you may be wondering if your team is accomplishing their daily work goals at home. In this video, I share an actionable strategy every manager can implement within their remote team. A focused group action is essential to the outcome of daily remote work, and this strategy helps you and your team identify the value and impact of your daily work.

When will the coronavirus end? I'm looking forward to 2021. This has been a tough year. You've probably said or thought about one of these statements. And it is common to talk about how challenging this year has been. From juggling working from home and playing the role of teacher/babysitter to worrying about your job's future, there is no doubt; everyone has been impacted. But what if we were to reframe this year? What if we were to ask ourselves a question that could give us hope. A question to reflect on before our thoughts become dominated with the anxieties of daily living. How will 2020 be your growth year? Think about it. We have a choice. We can use these unusual circumstances to our advantage. Take Diamonds, for instance. Diamonds are some of the most beautiful earthly creations we have. The word diamond originates from the Greek word "Adamas," meaning unconquerable and unbreakable. Marketing has told us that Diamonds are forever. And every woman needs a diamond. Diamonds are not only beautiful, rare, and expensive; they are also aspirational. Teams and busines ...