SMART goals are statements that describe very Specific, Measurable objectives. They are also Attainable and Realistic, Relevant in your field. Finally, they are Timely, making sense with what the current environment warrants.Once you have done your “homework,” (& might I suggest writing your goals and preparatory notes), a conversation with your boss is directed and…
Knowing our value in Negotiating our Comp Package
Having listened to people my entire life (most know less about me than I do about them because of this preference), I hear the anxiety that comes from one way or another. This is in thoughts, in actions and in held perspectives. In so many ways, we demonstrate extremes. We feel it, speak it and…
How is happiness tied to authenticity? If I fail to live authentically, am I guaranteed unhappiness? If I am happy, does it mean that I am living an authentic life? “To thine own self be true,” as stated in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. “And it must follow as night the day, thou canst not then be false…
When we ask about life’s meaning, we might be asking for ourselves personally. That’s one motivation: What is my purpose here (this time) and how do I live a meaningful life? We might also question our collective time here. Why are any/all of us here? What is the purpose of our being here, on earth?…
Always considering the need to live a meaningful life, one that reflects our true spirit and purpose. We each deserve to embrace this fearlessly with self-love and self-determination.
It is clear that knowing oneself is not the same as knowing about oneself. The kind of self awareness we speak about on this show is more about understanding our essence. It clarifies our purpose here on earth this time around, if one believes that we are here more than once in the evolution of…
We have been here before: Do we live our lives determined by our experiences or is the meaning we attribute to our experiences determining our lives? Are we in control or simply coasting our way into the future? Whether in questions of our career decisions or in living our personal lives, we are either governed…
In the presence of an educated individual
We have become painfully aware of our national sickness and need to begin the healing process…together. We must do this not only with lip service but with the kind of compassion that moves us toward action. Empathy is at the very heart of understanding so that we can hear and feel the others’ pain. Having…