Little Things Make the Difference

Everyday choices compound over time—for better or for worse.

How many times have you given up on something because you didn’t see any progress? We’ve all done it. We live in an instant-gratification culture, and the lack of visible results can be highly discouraging… so disheartening that the tendency is to throw in the towel. Read more»

Women Leading U P (Under Pressure)

Is crisis the new normal?
by Erika Hayes James

With the financial scandals, terrorism, natural catastrophes and numerous notable organizational disasters, including the BP oil spill and the Toyota recall, that have rocked the country during the past decade, you may be starting to wonder whether crises, generally defined as rare and extreme occurrences, are the new normal. Read more »

The Time to Prosper

Why now is the best time for creating your most successful future.

OK, first let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: the recession. We’re in one. It’s frustrating and sometimes scary. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get to the real issue: you.

You are where you are today because of your choices. Sure, recessions, layoffs and stock tumbles have happened before and will happen again. Jobs end. Recessions come and go. Life happens. And it isn’t always easy. But what you must understand if you want to thrive while everyone else around you is floundering is that you have choices and those choices create your reality. Read more »

Turn “NO” Into a Powerful Positive

What if, starting today, the word “no” didn’t stop you? What if every time you heard the word no, you became stronger, more powerful, and more resilient? Well, you can. Read more »