Whether you are striving for a leadership position or already a seasoned senior executive, developing a strong leadership presence is key to becoming a successful leader. What is leadership presence? Leadership presence is one of the most essential traits of great leaders with top leadership skills. In simple terms, leadership presence is the concept that …
When your children are young the days can be very long. And the thought of one day being an empty nester may feel light years away. There is cooking, cleaning, laundry (endless laundry), chauffeuring, school volunteering, homework and studying. There are an infinite number of hours spent on the sidelines, courtside and watching performances, recitals, …
No matter the environment, whether it’s at work, in the classroom, within the realm of sports or any other extracurricular activity, team meetings are an essential part of a group’s success. But if leaders don’t keep regular meetings fresh with out of the box ideas, those obligatory gatherings can begin to feel like a waste …
Life can be overwhelming. Between the everyday responsibilities of running a home and raising a family to the pressures of developing or advancing a career, achieving life balance can feel impossible. The good news? There is a great tool to help sort out the different areas of your life, assess your level of satisfaction and …
Building confidence is one of the best things you can do for yourself – but it’s not always easy. It takes intention, commitment, and a healthy amount of self-efficacy. A confident woman is secure in who she is and knows where she is headed in life. But in today’s world, it can be very difficult …
In his powerful book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey outlines a step-by-step guide for teens to increase their self-esteem and achieve success. Adapted from his father’s bestselling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Sean Covey applies those timeless principles to the tough issues and real-life pressures that teenagers face …
While there are many things that can cause a defensive response, it’s important to recognize that defensive behavior can show up in many different forms. From facial expressions, tone of voice and body language on up through snappy comebacks and unfortunate yelling matches, a defensive attitude can manifest itself in many ways – but all …
Developing a self-care routine is one of the best ways to honor your physical health, mental well-being, and emotional health. Committing to regular self-care activities is valuable for people of all ages, especially young people who are learning how to navigate the awkward teenage years. A solid self-care routine helps teenagers thrive and find balance. Here are 50 best self-care ideas for teens.
Active listening is a soft skill that benefits you in the workplace as well as in personal relationships. It is a communication process where you absorb information that is shared and then signal back – through body language, tonality, and relevant questions – that you heard what was shared. Beyond hearing someone, active listening dives deep into understanding what is being said to build trust.
People pleasers tend to sacrifice their own well-being to ensure that others have their desires or needs met first. Although people pleasers may be aware of their unhealthy behavior it can be challenging to stop. Here are 11 tips that can help you take the first step in overcoming people-pleasing tendencies while still being true to your helpful and kind self.