Gratitude Through Hard Times

To create equity, we have to do things that are above and beyond because we're compensating for the way the system is already stacked against certain individuals. Equality and equity are different in that equality treats everyone the same regardless of need, while equity treats people differently depending on need. Kathy Goss knows just how vital equity is, especially when it comes to recruiting....

At any point, any one of us is one question away from a completely different life. A good question creates a pause. And when we can pause, we can think, reflect, and then acknowledge the people who have formed our story up until this point. And then, most importantly, we can consider who we want to continue to fuel that story? Marc Champagne knows the life-changing power that questions have. Marc...

One billion people, or 15% of the world's population, experience some form of disability. Disability refers to the interaction between individuals with a health condition (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and depression) and personal and environmental factors (e.g., negative attitudes, inaccessible transportation or public buildings, and limited social support). Almost everyone is likely to ex...

Times of struggle are familiar to all of us. Moments where we're unsure of how we'll make it out the other side, that are difficult and dark are moments we all have in common. Sometimes they come upon us from out of nowhere and other times we bring them upon ourselves. Regardless of how they come about, they all have the potential to be better than we could ever imagine. David Paynter's worst year...

There's a demographic that a lot of people don't know exists. That demographic is gentlemen in the inner city who are extremely intelligent, have high grades, have massive potential, want to go to college, and be super successful. Two issues are standing in the way of this demographic achieving that success. The first issue is that they don't have access to the community that will help them become...

Creating relationships is more challenging than ever for business and marketing professionals. But it doesn't have to be. If you want to become the ultimate marketing engine, focus on making customers into members to help them achieve lasting transformation. John Jantsch has the strategies you need to create customers and clients for life. John is a marketing consultant, speaker, and author of Duc...

It is through hardship and hard work that creativity grows and flourishes. When crunched for time or in a challenging situation, we have to find alternative, innovative solutions to our problems. Maria Goyer knows firsthand that necessity is the mother of invention. Maria is the Chief Innovation Officer at Velocity Global, where she drives strategic initiatives and innovative best practices across...

In our modern world, we have access to what seems like an unlimited amount of food. For instance, grocery stores are filled with aisles and aisles of processed foods. But real food is not limitless. Real food comes from the hard work of local farmers and independent makers. The best quality food comes in a limited quantity. Jessica Young knows well that real food is not limitless and has a solutio...

Not being able to articulate your ideas can be deeply frustrating. But, your ideas are needed out in the world. You just need to find your red thread that makes your big ideas irresistible. Tamsen Webster knows all about finding your red thread. Part strategist, part storyteller, part English-to-English translator, Tamsen Webster helps experts drive action with their ideas. Tamsen honed her tradem...

Change is constantly occurring, and with change comes new ways of seeing and doing things. To stay flexible through times of change, clarity about your purpose and the good around you builds your resilience to weather times of change.   Rachel Flood knows how vital clarity is for creating resilience.   Rachel is the Director of Operations at The Flood Law Firm. She has almost two decades of experi...

We've all heard the saying that people don't plan to fail they fail to plan. Well, the expression is true, especially for creatives looking to spark innovate ideas. Creativity requires unstructured, structured time, which means we need to plan times to be unstructured in our days, or we'll get swallowed up by our calendars. Think of this as structured serendipity. Hannah Donovan knows how crucial...

People often don't like or are afraid of what they don't know. By learning about all things around you, things that are different from what you may identify with, you can open up your worldview and see, understand, accept and love people. In doing so, we can live a more meaningful, diverse life. Othniel Mbamalu knows just how astonishing is it to broaden your worldview. Othniel is the founder and...

With an inquisitive mind and asking the right questions, we can unlock new learning pathways, new opportunities, and treasure troves of data. Information is out there. We just have to know how to unlock it because everyone around us has a lesson that we can learn if we ask the right questions. Andy Ellwood knows how to ask the right questions to unlock hidden gems. Andy is an Executive Coach based...

Trauma, adversities, and insecurities are things we all experience. But opening up about these things can be challenging. The upside of being vulnerable and authentic about the things that scare us is creating connections with others—forging genuine relationships that stand the test of time. Rob Wellner knows just how powerful being vulnerable can be. Rob Wellner leads Sales, Marketing, Strategic...

It can be so easy to focus on what's wrong around you. Because humans are problem-oriented, our analytical minds are always looking to figure out what's wrong and how to fix it. But not everything around you needs to be fixed or even can be fixed. So the solution is to pause and reflect on the gratitude around you. There's an awful lot out to give credit and thanks to when you stop and consider it...

It can be hard to say no to people and opportunities. But when saying yes means sacrificing your mental, physical, emotional well-being, it's better for you and for those you want to help to say no. We cannot give our all to others if we first don't give to ourselves. So we must first give to ourselves in order to show up fully for others. Adam Nugent knows the power of investing in himself and ot...

At some point in our lives, most of us will be on a "true" team, a team where you cannot succeed without the other individuals on your team succeeding. Whether it's sports, a musical performance, an executive team, or a theatrical production, our ability to work with others is beyond critical. One of the tried and true ways to see success for your team is to have an outward-facing compass, where y...

Be grateful for what you have, but be fearless for what you want. Life can be scary and uncertain, but instead of letting fear get in the way, we can use it to help us reach success. By cultivating gratitude and fearlessly pursuing your goals, you can design the life of your dreams. Rebecca Minkoff knows just how impactful being fearless can be. An industry leader in accessible luxury handbags, ac...

Genuine human connection can be hard to come by these days. Long hours spent working remotely or even in the office can make it hard to find the time or space to connect with others. But human connection is necessary to make a lasting impact on others. Empowering people and helping them navigate life's path requires human connection, a deeper understanding of the who and why of a person. Eric Kitt...

Wisdom - we all want it, but so few of us reach it before our time ends. Wisdom comes from experiencing things around you. Being wise does not necessarily mean you're the most intelligent person in the room; it means you're the most curious, a lifelong learner. By being committed to learning and experiencing new things, you understand that there are no wrong turns, just lefts or rights with some p...

In our economically driven world, businesses have problems, and people have pains, usually because of business problems. Selling and marketing are all about gaining an understanding of these problems and pains. Is the problem or pain something that your business can help with, or do you know someone who can assist somehow? Because at the end of the day, it all comes down to how we can be helpful....

Learning is not about the outcome, like getting a good grade on your final. Learning is about the journey, the feeling you get when something finally makes sense, the moments of connection you have when studying with friends, the thrill of teaching a concept to another person. Learning is not a perfect process, it's messy and challenging, but it's necessary to adapt to failure or adversity. Mattan...

We all have the opportunity to take what life throws us and make the most out of it by seeing obstacles as a stepping stone and a growth opportunity. To capitalize on this opportunity, we have to know deep down that que sera, sera, which means whatever will be, will be. Allie Felix has used the mantra, que sera, sera to fuel growth throughout her entire life. Allie is Embarc Collective’s VP of Pla...

Negativity seems to surround us constantly. Whether it's on social media, the news, or at work, everywhere we look there seems to be negativity, anger, or sadness.   But we can choose whether we take on that negativity or not. Our attitude comes from how we look at life. We only get one life, so smile, stop and smell the roses, and enjoy every bit of it. Bring love to others through generosity. Be...

Setbacks can seem like the end of the world. It can feel as if all your progress is gone, and you're not sure if it's work persevering.   But when you face adversity in the difficult situations that come up in life, use it as an opportunity to do better for yourself and other people because most setbacks turn into the opportunity of a lifetime.   David Haskins especially knows how powerful a setba...