Tag Archive from: change
How Great Role Models Educate Our Souls
News of bright lights passing is sad. But, for the ones that live in the light, gratitude quickly follows for their lives, which have given us nothing less than literacy of the soul. I never met Elijah Cummings, but every time he stood up, I could see a man […]
Burn All The Boats – How one sole breadwinner transformed his career
Four years ago, Dave Roth walked into the Inspired Work Program. He was confident, handsome, a father, and a marketing executive with a significant digital brand. One of his colleagues told him how the Inspired Work Program impacted his career. Early on, he said he didn’t know what to expect […]
Why Is Demonizing the 1% a Horrible Idea?
Demonizing wealth is one of the most reliable ways to get stuck in poverty. Demonizing any particular group of people is what humans do when we are frightened and either unaware or unwilling to solve our problems. When we blame others for our plight, we also suspend our […]
When Someone Does the Work – Tell Them
Once in a while, a client or friend gives an acknowledgment that makes me speechless. I started working with a brilliant talent executive at Disney almost 20 years ago. We designed a leadership program that continues to be used at the company today. I’ve worked with this guy through […]
How Will Courage Skills Change Our Lives?
“How can you say such hurtful things about people? Words Matter! Seriously, how do you sleep in your car at night?” Triumph the Insult Comic Dog As my pal Triumph has often shared, words do matter. I’ve observed that the biggest breakdown with our intention to succeed shows up […]
The Words & Phrases That Cut Your Power in Half!
When the late and great Toni Morrison accepted the Nobel Prize for Literature, she said, “We die. Perhaps that is the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.” So how is our society doing in terms of language representing the measure of […]
What is this Century’s Single Most Important Change in Work?
“Want to become a billionaire? Then help a billion people. The world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest business opportunities.” Peter Diamandis – Co-Founder, X-Prize The American spirit was founded on optimism and that, my friends, is vastly different than hope. Hope requires no action at all. The famed […]
The America That I Know
My first book tour turned me into a born-again Angelean. But, when people ask me why I so love our City of Fallen Angels, it isn’t the beaches, shopping, food, or diversity. I love Los Angeles because of the brilliant talent we attract from every corner of the globe. […]
BELIEVE
Spiritual, human development, and “self-help” leaders have often told us that what we believe determines the shape and course of our lives. I find that most people want to realize their potential, lead fulfilling lives, and find the purpose that elevates their work into a truly meaningful experience. Instead, many […]
The Utter Failure of Politicians and the Future of Work
Before anyone runs to the outrage buttons, this is not a partisan post! Last night, we watched the debates for 3 hours. In my home, we limit the viewing of news to a 1/2 hour-a-day because when we hit 35 minutes, that’s the moment when the facial ticks begin. […]