UPDATED WEEKLY! Others will often try to tell us who they think we are, but we certainly don't need to pay any attention to them. Instead, decide to see yourself as the person you would most truly like to be.
It is persistence that helps us succeed at what we strive to accomplish and success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after everyone else has let go.
When things are not going our way, it can be tempting to lower expectations. Yet, strange as it may sound, the best step might be just the opposite: not to lower our expectations, but raise them higher.
With the old year winding down and the New Year ramping up, there is likelihood that we've spent time comparing how far we've come, with how far we have to go. It's acceptable for us to take time to celebrate achievements, but it's important to understand that we are doing this by intent and not neglect.
The most successful companies get excellent results year after year-not just for a string of years under one stellar CEO. At these companies, the leaders expect change and manage it well.
It has been said that creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. One thing I do know is that creativity is not reserved for those who engage in artistic pursuits. Being creative means acknowledging that there are many possibilities aside from the obvious.
