Productive Leaders
Self-sabotaging Behaviors that Keep You from Getting Promoted - and Earning What You're Worth! I am working with an experienced executive in the insurance industry. He is smart, educated, personable, charismatic, and well-liked by his subordinates. He is also...
Did you know that discipline is a decision? Discipline is a decision! Have you ever looked at someone enjoying success in multiple areas of life and wondered what made it possible? Was it luck? Good fortune? Great genetics? Nepotism? When we interview people achieving...
4 Crucial Considerations When Choosing Your Career How do we choose our careers? Many people believe that what they choose to do as a profession is the key to their future! Career websites that list sought-after jobs make them seem like fun activities that we somehow...
The 5 R's: 5 Constructive Ways to Focus on Solutions Do you know people who always seem to be struggling? You know, those folks who are always a little bit down and unenthusiastic? Attitudes matter, and many people right now are struggling with a sense of overwhelm....
It's Never Too Late to Find Your Purpose in Life As children, we were all asked “what do you want to do when you grow up? I always marvel that we ask young people this question. Because I had no idea what I wanted to do when I grew up, I am astonished when some...
On the Road Again! 7 Expert Tips to Enhance Your Productivity I love traveling and am happily back on the road for conferences, corporate trainings, and strategic/succession planning sessions. Working while traveling is like a dream for many people, but it is a...
You Only Need One Yes The journey of a thousand miles always starts with a single step and that step means saying yes to an opportunity. While trying new things can cause anxiety, new adventures are also exciting learning opportunities. Permitting ourselves to start...
THINK your way to less stress Stress is everywhere. Great leaders understand that a certain amount of stress in life is healthy and even necessary. However, leaders also know to minimize unnecessary stress when possible. Reducing stress is not coddling your people. ...
Ready for a promotion? Ditch the drama I am working with a multi-billion dollar company and we were discussing the potential promotion of one of their directors, Bill. Bill knows the business well, has years of relevant experience, and he is well-liked among his...
April Peterson