What is Carrot and Stick Motivation (and What’s a Better Way) To be motivated, we either need a whip from behind or the enticement of a carrot from the front. I don’t know about you, but I’d choose the carrot time and time again. But maybe there is a better way. I must admit that […]
Where Have All The Leaders Gone?
Why is it that some organizations attract leaders and keep them for the long run, while other organizations attract leaders, and yet discard them in quick and regular succession? For the power of any organization is found within the leaders that are developed and nurtured in an atmosphere of love, respect and the freedom to […]
What Will Be Your Lifetime Contribution?
What is your biggest contribution to life? ‘Life asks of every individual a contribution, and it is up to that individual to discover what it should be.’ Viktor Frankl To discover what our contribution should be often requires struggle, and many of us wish that the road could be that much easier. But Earl Nightingale […]
Whatever You Think, Think The Opposite
Paul Arden was a former executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, and a legend of British advertising. He had a unique way of thinking outside the box and then communicating in both an interesting and activating manner – using both words and visual images. Two powerful books that I have enjoyed reading are: – […]
What Are You Willing To Fight For?
How To Fight For What You Want (And Ultimately Get It) There have been times in my life – as I reflect upon it I am sad to say– that I have been a coward. But then there have been other times, more in comparison I am proud to say, when I have risen to […]
Want Success? Get a Definite Chief Aim
The Power of Definite Chief Aim: Unlocking Your True Potential Now I realize that in asking this question I may be preaching to the converted but even the most knowledgeable motivational enthusiast can’t turn down the opportunity to revisit this all important concept. After all, we’re supposed to belong to the 2% of the world’s […]