Creativity is something we usually associate with artists as they are the ones in whom our human need of expressing ourselves is powerful. However, the truth is that we’re all naturally creative, regardless of the profession. Even the Oxford dictionary doesn’t limit the creativity to certain types of work. It says that creativity is “the…
Being an introvert and starting a conversation or networking with strangers is never on the introvert’s favourite activity list. And yet no real connection can be started, no relationship can be built without doing it first. Networking is one of the most critical activities business leaders need to do to be successful. It comes naturally…
Have you ever found yourself paralyzed and unable to take any action? I sure did. A few years back in my corporate career, my department and I in it was going through one of those nightmare periods where you are understaffed, and the new work keeps coming. It got to the point that no matter…
My inspiration for today’s topic came last week. I was part of an audience subjected to a quite interesting public speaking style of a person trying to pitch a business collaboration idea. Before I tell you this story, first let me share a definition of confidence by Franklin D. Roosevelt. “Confidence… thrives on honesty, on…
A few months ago, I wrote about why teams require vision, mission, and values to be cohesive and high-performing. And how as a team leader, you need to live and breathe them so that the team follows you. The same principles apply when you are a solopreneur running or just starting your business. As a…
I’m super happy to present to you my first blog collaboration with Brittany Gregory, the CEO of Leeann Minton Virtual Assistance. Brittany wrote a piece on her passion for doing what she is doing. Enjoy the read! Ask me how much joy I feel on a scale of 1-10 when it comes to doing business…
Welcome to week 3 of the Anatomy of Change series! “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead By now, we have Cracked the Change Code and understand why we tend to fear change. Moreover, we also know…
Hi, there! Can you imagine it’s already June? I can’t. The time flies so fast, bringing changes in nature all around us. Last week we talked in detail about the human brain, which explained why we humans fear something as unavoidable as change. If you missed this article, click here to catch up This week…
Google says that we live on the planet that has been evolving over 4.543 billion years. From slow evolutionary changes, through faster seasonal, to even faster human-driven ones (industrial, technology, medicine & other sciences, or social movements); change is all around us. “Change is the law of life and those who look only to the…
“It doesn’t matter whether you are pursuing success in business, sports, the arts, or life in general: The bridge between wishing and accomplishing is discipline.” Harvey Mackay When you look at all successful people and try to find one common trait they share, you will quickly realize that it is self-discipline. When interviewed, a lot…
