Success

Leader vs. Manager

“Managers are people who do things right. Leaders are people who do the right thing.” –Warren Bennis

As I was searching the internet for a quote on leadership to, I came across this great promotional piece. I could write a dozen blog entries from this page…and probably will. There are some great points noted-including from [...]


Results Oriented vs Protocol

“It is time for us all to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever - the one who recognizes the challenges and does something about it.”  Vince Lombardi

Know someone always busy but never gets anything done?  Ever heard the saying…want something done, give it to a busy person? 
It’s all about results…do you actually [...]


Success Poem

 This poem was shared with me from a very dear co-worker.  She said that in highschool she and friend has this hanging in their locker.  This person is now a very successful on-air tv personality as well as a beautiful person-inside and out.  It must have motivated her!
 Author is unknown…too bad because whoever wrote this deserves much credit.  [...]


Motivated to run a marathon!

“Running is one of the best solutions to a clear mind.” -Sasha Azevedo
I am inspired!  Not, not to run a marathon 7 months pregnant.  But, by my colleague who is currently training for a marathon this fall.  In fact…she says in her post that her reasoning behind doing it is…”Motivation and the amazing sense of [...]


We’re rolling!

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“The spirit and will to win, and the will to excel are the thing that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur.” - Vince Lombardi
When you feel like you’re rolling, when everything is jiving, when you feel
like momentum is [...]


What came first…not chicken or the egg?

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“The basic thing that everyone wants is happiness, noone wants suffering. And, happiness comes from our own attitude rather than from external factors.” - The Dalai Lama
One of my favorite bloggers posted a great question as a guest blogger …what comes first…Success or Happiness?
She [...]


Are you focused?

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“You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” -Les Brown
There is so much to distract you…email, cell phones, blackberry (I am totally addicted to my crackberry), small “to do’s” etc etc etc
To be truly effective in whatever your goals are…you [...]


Professionalism

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“Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it.” -Frank Tyger
 
Professionalism is not something you teach…you either have that 6th sense or not. 
Some people can learn to make pretty good professional decisions by observing and experiencing [...]


What do you think you can do?

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 ”Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.”  -Henry Ford
 
When Arnold Schwarzenegger was training, his partners would often secretly
add weight to the current bar he was lifting when he went to the bathroom.

Upon coming back, Arnold would still [...]


Speedy Team On the Go!!

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“I’ve always found that the speed of the boss is the speed of the team.” –Lee Iacocca
Ask around and my co-workers would probably describe me as fast-paced in all I do…decision making, reacting, talking, walking and even driving!!! 
I personally get mixed reactions from individuals regarding my style.  [...]