Ric Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River in New York in January 2009.
The One Mistake We All Make.
Why Bad Things Happen When We Least Expect It.
For many years, I felt bad things just happen in our lives. I'm not talking about a sudden death in the family, or a severe illness. That's truly unfortunate. I'm talking about a bad boss, a missed job offer, or a client who got away at the last minute. These are situations thrust into our lives to not only teach us to appreciate the good times, but to also clearly understand something better is probably around the corner.
Motivation Is Your Worst Enemy.
Bosses suck. Motivational speakers are awful. Business books are boring. Your spouse/partner are wrong. I know you sometimes feel this way. I do.
Do you sometimes feel those forces in and around you are just pointing you towards disparate directions? Is it's just too much work to start . . . or if you start, the cavalcade of work will overwhelm you?
Are You A Fake?
The #1 Way To Communicate With Your Prospects.
How To Play To Your Team's Strengths.
How To Reward Your People.
Two Secrets From Leonardo da Vinci That Will Rock Your World.
What Motivates You? A Simple Checklist.
What You Don't See Will Hurt You.
As web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes, there's a dangerous unintended consequence: We get trapped in a "filter bubble" and don't get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview.
TED presents Eli Pariser, who argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy.
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How To 'Cultivate' New Clients.
How Not To Get Angry On The Job.
"I've had a few arguments with people, but I never carry a grudge. You know why? While you're carrying a grudge, they're out dancing." - Buddy Hackett We all get angry. It's normal.
The real question is WHY we get angry. As I tell my clients, to be happy, we need to have a certain amount of control in our lives. Not totally, but we have to have a handle on many situations to ensure that we don't go quietly insane.
How To Add Style To Everything You Do.
Yes, I woke up at 4:00 this morning to catch the royal wedding. Just finished watching the new couple make it to Buckingham Palace. What impressed me was their personal style. All of the commentators profusely exclaimed about how the couple present and comport themselves today. Kate especially. Think of the pressure she must be under to act and perform according to many rules and royal mandates. So far, she's done an incredible job. She was cool, calm and confident.