Editor’s Note

Everyone wants to be successful. Although success might not be easy, it is not unachievable either. Are there any sure-fire success principles? Check out some useful tips in this issue of Personal Excellence.

Personal Excellence June 2020

Power Of A Decision

I have long believed that the world belongs to the man or woman who is willing to make a decision and stick with it. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.”

Millennials: When Jobs Are Gone, Craft Your Own

The Millennial generation (born between 1980 and 2000) now comprises about one-half of the American workforce, and this generation has been hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Failure Is A Gift

For athletes who compete at the highest level, the likelihood of failure exists every day. Each day athletes push themselves to the limit, but some days they just can’t beat their previous personal best.

The Success Pyramid

While I don’t disagree with these ideas, I do think they are short-sighted and ultimately limited. In fact, if we truly want to maximize the return of our personal development investment, we would do well to try to identify the foundational element for our success.

When The Bronx Burned Brightly

When we think of great leaders, we often exalt the gruff types like Bill Belichick and Vince Lombardi. But in order to get the best results in any organization, leaders must develop another softer side, beneath that authoritative persona.

7 Ways To Be A Conscious Leader During COVID-19

The Covid-19 situation is putting our resilience to the test. Working has taken on a whole new meaning, whether we’re essential workers or working from home or furloughed.

An Impossible Dream In 7 Steps

Before the coronavirus, my life was an impossible dream. I would make five to ten new friends per day. How? By singing to them a song dear to their hearts.