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Appreciating People: Focus on Who They Are

Would you like to be more effective at appreciating people around you? Think about someone who’s shown you an act of kindness. What did they do or say that made you feel appreciated? It can be as simple as a smile or a thank you, or, more significantly, lending a hand on a project or […]

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It’s How We Play the Game That Matters

In today’s competitive culture, it’s easy to lose touch with what really matters. But we should keep in mind that the way we go about something can be just as meaningful as the results we produce. Some time ago, I came across an incredibly inspiring video that brought me to tears. This timeless story involves […]

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Lean In

Leaning into our fear in a proactive way can be incredibly effective and empowering, yet also quite scary and uncomfortable. When I think of this with my own fears, I see a mental image of myself in a wind tunnel physically leaning forward with all of my might so I won’t get blown over. So […]

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Resolving Conflict

How do you feel about conflict? Many of us struggle with conflict resolution. We find creative ways to avoid conflicts or even get scared to initiate or engage in conversations that may result in a conflict. Whether we’re comfortable with conflict or not, it’s a part of life, relationships, and work – and always will […]

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Are You Living on Purpose?

Are you living on purpose, or are there aspects of your life that, when you really think about it, don’t seem to have much purpose at all? This kind of realization can be both humbling and enlightening. But taking the time to sit in this important inquiry can help lead us to a more purposeful […]

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It’s Okay for Things to Go Well

When things go well for you, do you tend to have mixed feelings about it? Do you find yourself feeling uneasy or uncomfortable? While I do love it when things go well, I also tend to have some mixed emotions about it. It can be a little tricky for me to fully embrace and experience […]

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What We CAN Change

There are a lot of things we can and can’t change in our lives. We all go through challenges that bring about change, and many of us struggle with these types of changes. We fear that we won’t be able to overcome certain challenging situations. But the thing about change is that it’s a slow […]

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The Power of No

There is real power in saying no.  However, this isn’t always easy to do, especially for those of us, like me, who struggle with people-pleasing or worry about upsetting others. It’s often particularly challenging to say no to certain people and in specific situations. Have you ever said yes when you really meant no?  Most […]

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Stop ‘Shoulding’ On Yourself

A while back a mentor of mine said to me, “Mike, it sounds like you’re ‘shoulding’ all over yourself.’ And while this sounds funny, of course, this feedback was important for me to hear at the time and is something many of us do to ourselves, whether we’re conscious of it or not. If I’m […]

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We’re All Doing the Best We Can

I truly believe that we’re all doing the best we can given whatever our current situations and resources may be. However, many of us can be extremely critical of ourselves and others. And even though I’ve been teaching and practicing the power of appreciation for more than two decades, when I find myself feeling scared, […]

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