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Progress is defined as forward or onward movement toward a destination, therefore, nothing to something is progress. It is a journey of transforming a state of nothingness or non-existence into something tangible and meaningful. Progress represents growth, development, and advancement. Plato once said, “Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.. Even […]

Managing and motivating a diverse group of individuals is like herding cats.  Cats are known for their independent nature, agility, and elusive behavior. Similarly, motivating a diverse group of people with varying personalities, interests, and motivations can be quite challenging.  Leadership Guru and author Warren Bennis wrote a book about “Managing People Is Like Herding […]

Sometimes, the hardest part about communication is saying what we mean. It is hard because it’s an emotional thought communicated in a logical form. Often, we know what we want to say. The difficulty arises when we also know all the context, considerations, and other qualifying details that our audience needs to know to understand […]

One of the purposes of walls in buildings is to provide shelter and security. People build walls to protect themselves. When their walls are up, they become emotionally unavailable. They do not talk about their emotions and are often uncomfortable expressing their emotions. Sometimes we do this in our relationships out of fear, doubt, anger, […]

Using value propositions in motivating others is an effective way to get anyone to do anything that needs to be done. A value proposition is a clear and simple statement that explains how a product or service solves a problem. It enumerates the specifics and the relevant benefits.  This value proposition should communicate why they […]

Motivation is a reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. But, how do we best motivate others? It is by knowing what they are grateful for. It can provide us with insights about their values and motivation. Understanding what someone is grateful for can certainly help you build rapport and create […]

While setbacks, challenges, and difficult circumstances may cause feelings of devastation. It’s important to remember that you have the capacity to overcome adversity. Find a path forward and reach your destination. Remember devastation is not your destination. This is just a bump in the road.  Here we outlined the most common traps that could prevent […]

Progress towards goals can sometimes hit plateaus. Remember that you are not getting weaker in the waiting. Plateaus are periods where you may experience a temporary lack of progress or it feels like you are waiting. This can happen in various areas of life, such as fitness, learning, career, or personal development. Some believe that […]

Long-term thinking means you’re comfortable envisioning and consciously working toward the future. This is why you need to use a long-term mindset for long-term decisions. Long-term decisions occur when reflecting on potential events decades or more in the future causes. We need a long-term mindset because it’s a viewpoint that brings us exciting possibilities of […]