Many of us have heard some form of this phrase but do you know who said it? In 1962, Leo Rosten gave an address at the National Book Awards in New York and during that he said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy—but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference ...

I started my career while finishing studies at university. My first job was with a marketing firm in Memphis, TN on a small team who had worked together for years. Unlike when I started at new schools growing up, I couldn’t take the time to stand back and observe but had to jump in, learn and make ...

I recently read something that prescribes that we should regularly challenge ourselves to try things that are uncomfortable or even something that really scares us. As an ambivert, I am a calculated risk-taker and don’t crave discomfort, but I do love change and crave growth. I enjoy diving into ...

Building an annual business plan takes not only time and resources but also prioritization and focus. An annual business plan isn’t just a document—it’s your roadmap to success. What are you trying to achieve? Who are you trying to serve?

For those organizations whose fiscal year aligns with the calendar year, you are likely preparing and/or launching your objectives and goals for the new year. This involves several key steps:

What comes to mind when you think of a good leader? Who comes to mind as the best leaders you have worked for? What made them good?

Growing up I lived in six different states and as a young adult, I chose to move to what would be lucky number seven – the Great State of Texas. Moving so much as a child I learned that I can do anything for a specific amount of time. Working outside my comfort zone day-in and day-out is only an ...

People face conflict every day, whether large or small. It can be an argument with a loved one or coworker or something as small as honking at someone in your way as you drive. Conflict, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “competitive or opposing action of incompatibles: antagonistic state or action ...

Many years ago, I worked for a CEO that lived by the mantra that the only constant in life is change… and that overall - change is good. I live by this mantra as well… although I do realize that even positive change can cause stress. It is human nature to like routine that provides comfort and ...