Successful people tend to have very positive inner dialogues. They know how to nurture their own personal growth. They believe they can do whatever it is they set their mind to. But most of all, they believe in themselves. If you look at the differences between those who achieve their goals and those who fail, …

Name the day and hour you will die. When it comes to strategic planning exercises, Lanny Goodman gets right to the crux. He doesn’t ask clients where their companies will be in five years. Rather, he wants to know when they’re 25 or 35 or 50 years down the road and getting ready for the Big Sleep, how …

At the age of 35, I walked away from a six-figure job with a prestigious title to start a business. I had one project lined up for $1,200 (and I had to pay my travel expenses out of it). I had a new mortgage in a very expensive California town and a baby on the …

Things don’t always go smoothly in life, and when you encounter a bump, the temptation to yell at others can explode. Don’t do it–a raised voice is one of the biggest swords you can drive into the stomach of your own company or general goals! Here’s what makes yelling so destructive and self-sabotaging. How yelling can be a benefit …

We typically praise the person who is the last to leave the office and who works during weekends and holidays. Often, however, that person is the first to fall in the war of workplace attrition. Leadership demands long hours and great effort, but rest and relaxation are just as essential as hard work. Go-getters often …