by Machen MacDonald | Aug 5, 2019 | Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Happiness, Leadership, Performance Coaching, Productivity, Quality of life, Success, Vision
From time to time we can all forget how great we really are. Often times people confuse their identity with their role performance and outcomes. Let’s get something straight. You are always great as a person. There are times when, if you are human, your performance...
by Machen MacDonald | Jul 26, 2018 | Effectiveness, Goal Setting, Happiness, Leadership, Performance Coaching, Quality of life, Success, Vision
Zig Ziglar is known for preaching, “We all need a daily check up from the neck up to avoid stinkin’ thinkin’ which ultimately leads to hardening of the attitudes.” The only person who can pull you up from your bootstraps is the same person stinkin’ up the...
by Machen MacDonald | Mar 19, 2018 | Effectiveness, Happiness, Leadership, Productivity, Success
Successful professionals and leaders continually demonstrate certain behaviors that contribute to their ongoing success. Cultivating these four abilities will lend to the acceleration of your success. Be DONE to be successful: D – Direct – Successful people find the...
by Machen MacDonald | Oct 30, 2017 | Effectiveness, Happiness, Leadership, Productivity
Our genuine power is generated from our enthusiasm. Enthusiasm is made up of the Greek words “theos” meaning god and “en” meaning in. It literally means “God within.” I once heard that sales is nothing more than the transfer of enthusiasm. I’m not talking about...
by Machen MacDonald | Jan 16, 2017 | Effectiveness, Happiness, Leadership, Productivity, Quality of life, Success
I just saw a post on Instagram by Lewis Howes that contributed to my inspiration for writing this article. The post reads, “So many years of education, yet nobody ever taught us how to love ourselves and why it’s so important.” I would suggest we reflect and think...
by Machen MacDonald | Oct 31, 2016 | Happiness, Leadership, Quality of life, Success
The Greek philosopher Socrates suggested, “The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” No one disputes to grow in business we must develop and manage our reputation. Some will say that Socrates’ quote is the...
