Every person and thing has a future. It’s one step from now…an indefinite time yet to come. When most people think of the future, they envision growth, advancement or development. This inevitably leads to thoughts about dreams, hopes and positive expectations [...]

The phrase, “fair-weather friend” is commonly applied to someone who is dependable only in good times…when things are going well. This type of friend disappoints and disappears when rainy days filled with hard times, strife and stress come. A “fair-weather friend” turns away when you need him or her most [...]

Many times we look at individuals of seemingly equal abilities and wonder why some are more successful than others and why for some, things just seem to happen the way they should. This is true in all areas of life, but recently I had an opportunity to observe this in a practical manner [...]

How often do we see this kind of leadership in our own organizations? A person in a leadership position who because of that position, slows down or stops the progress of anyone that happens to be under their leadership. We see these people in all levels of an organization; they are leaders that are only concerned for their own progress, no matter what impact their brand of leadership has on those who are “required to follow.” [...]

Millions of people struggle with procrastination or putting off until another time completing work, handling difficult or confrontational issues, or small, essential everyday tasks. Procrastination is a problem that we all have in some areas of our lives. It is delaying or running away from a task in favor of more pressing or pleasurable pursuits. The typical procrastinator waits until the last minute to start or complete a task. What makes this so energy-draining and debilitating is that it can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, unnecessary anxiety, depression and self-doubt. So, why do we procrastinate? [...]