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Let me ask you a pivotal question about your work life.  Do you think you’d be more productive and happier if you worked from home or remotely?  The trend seems to be growing in popularity.  Mercer, an HR and workplace benefits consulting firm surveyed 800 employers. 94% of these employers stated the work productivity was the same or higher since employees started working from home.    Meanwhile,...

There is one admission millions of men across America are frightened and ashamed to admit and it all starts with these three words. “I need help, when it relates to their mental health journey. In 2021, around 12 percent of men in the United States received mental health treatment or counseling in the past year, according to Statista. Meanwhile These stigmas are real and deeply affect men as nearl...

intrinsic motivation coupled with ambition are two fundamental qualities any young professional must possess if there interested in igniting or accelerating their path towards prosperity.  Today’s teens are thinking differently about their future employment, and many have decided they don’t want to work for anyone else. About 60% of teenagers are more interested in someday starting their own busin...

There continues to be a need for social enterprises. They continue to hold a formidable place in our societal ecosystem. The Annie E Casey Foundation reports there are an estimated 500 employment-related social enterprises in the U.S. market, generating over $1 billion in revenue and employing 56,000 people annually. By comparison the Ontario government says Ontario's social enterprises generate a...

The popularity of podcasting and its exposure is growing rapidly. The global Podcasting market size was valued at USD 20737.61 million in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 29.93% during the forecast period, reaching USD 99763.81 million by 2027, according to LinkedIn.  Meanwhile, a majority of executives would buy from brands promoted on podcasts. A research study conducted by podcast pr...

As a female executive juggling a 9 to 5 and attempting to find the appropriate work life balance can be a challenge, if you’re not skilled in effectively managing the prospects of your time. This can especially be true if you consider yourself a classic overachiever. According to a study co-authored by Forbes and KPMG it finds 75% of female executives across industries have experienced imposter sy...

The food you eat, the clothes you wear and the products you enjoy at one point or another they’re delivered via truck and the dedicated professionals who drive them.     In fact, trucks transport 70% of all goods in the U.S., making them the backbone of American commerce, LinkedIn reports.     The trucking industry is a cornerstone of America's economic health. Contributing over $792 billion to th...

The motivation and momentum to go to work are closely correlated to maximizing the potential out of the people you hire. A closer look at what has happened to the labor force can be better described as ‘The Great Reshuffle, according to the US Chamber of Commerce. If the labor force participation rate were at the February 2020 level, we would have an additional 1.47 million people in the workforce...

I want to engage in conversation with you about the mental fortitude you must exhibit once life’s adversities descend upon you.  Will you have the vision necessary to persevere through turbulent times? Will you receive permission to climb the mountain of redemption. To bring some statistical evidence to the table consider these numbers from the Anxiety  and Depression Association of America:     T...

Forbes reports 65% of senior executives surveyed by the Center for Creative Leadership in 2020 described their leadership team as ineffective, and only roughly one in five found their executive teams to be high performing.   Diane Helbig is an internationally recognized business and leadership development advisor, author, award-winning speaker, and workshop facilitator. As a certified, professiona...

According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health, 72% of entrepreneurs are directly or indirectly affected by mental health issues compared to just 48% of non entrepreneurs. 49% of entrepreneurs deal with mental health issues directly while only 32% of others experienced them.   Jeremy Evans owns and runs Thrice Agency, a marketing firm, as well as providing entrepreneurship coachin...

The choices we make in life have a fundamental impact on the description of the person we want to be. But here is the good news, we have autonomy to make those decisions, choices and moments in our life count for something if we are committed to reaching and sustaining our peak potential.  Vices can have a grip on this process.  In particular alcoholism can place a firm stranglehold on inching for...

Raising your level of frequency in life to maximize the potential of your example  is tied to the level of commitment  your willing to place behind any endeavor in life.  However, when it comes to our body image and fitness journey, our level of apprehension can often be high. The Mental Health Foundation says One in five adults (20%) felt shame, just over one-third (34%) felt down or low, and 19%...

In the workplace today redefining leadership means your open to inclusive and collaborative thinking to get the job done.  The most effective leaders disregard the notion of rigid approaches and our open to innovation, diversity and equity when making decisions and developing a culture.   The 2023 Gartner CEO and Senior Business Executive Survey was conducted from July through December 2022, gathe...

The concept of habits and consistency are somewhat related. We’ve all heard of the vernacular every choice we make has consequences.  Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day. According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day. Your life today is essentially the sum of your habits. How in shape or out...

Your identity is your ignitor and your commitment to yourself is your fuel to endure.  If you decide to procrastinate then you’re making a conscious choice to delay your contribution to progress and potential we can all capitalize on.  Luckily according to CBS News:  Most Americans are not procrastinators, at least when it comes to how they view themselves. 69% of Americans say they tend to think...

Parents across America remain on heightened  alert as it relates to their kid’s safety when they send them to school.  Parents of school-aged children in the U.S. remain more apprehensive than usual about their child’s physical safety at school, as 38% say they fear for their child’s safety. Although this is down slightly from the 44% measured last year in the wake of the Uvalde, Texas, school sho...

One of the keys to self improvement in life from a personal and societal perspective is your commitment to yourself. According to transformational coach and fitness enthusiast Philip James: “I am a True believer that we all are the authors of our life and its up to us to write the greatest story ever told! I’m 35 years young married to my beautiful wife and we have a 2 1/2 year old son together. M...

I’m motivated to have a conversation about the evolution of learning with all of you.  Without further delay let’s engage in conversation. According to the American Institute of Stress 80% of workers feel stress on the job, nearly half say they need help in learning how to manage stress and 42% say their coworkers need such help. To bring some context to this discussion I want to introduce you, to...

Personal accountability is a choice we all must make.  Its about taking ownership of the decisions we make and living with the authentic results.  For each of us relating to being accountable we reach a state of contentment differently.  Our individual standards on this regard vary depending upon our own level of commitment and responsibility were willing to absorb. After all, we are the authors o...

As we age are physical capabilities naturally diminish.  However, that doesn't mean we cannot live a proactive lifestyle while the natural process of aging occurs. The National Council on Aging reports: Today's older Americans are healthier overall and living independently for longer. However, most older people have at least one chronic health condition, and many are dealing with multiple health i...

As a manager if your desire is to be effective you must ask yourself one fundamental question.  How much do you value the contributions of those you oversee leading?  The answer to this question will determine your longevity as a leader.  Business News Daily reports: Additionally, lack of employee engagement in the workplace contributes to retention challenges: 62 percent of employers say they str...

You wouldn’t get any arguments from me if you chose to live a life filled with love.  Often times it can help us to heal divisions, repair fractured relationships and turn the page and start a new chapter.  Paul Zolman is the international bestselling author of the Role of Love, but the true author of love is God. In His wisdom, He placed us in a variety of circumstances that require us to find ou...

Only 21% of U.S. employees strongly agree that they trust the leadership of their organization, Gallup reports.  Meanwhile, Goodhire.com says 70% of American workers strongly enjoy or somewhat enjoy working for their manager. 82% of American workers said they would potentially quit their job because of a bad manager. 84% of American workers said they could do their manager's job.   Ron Reich is a...

The persistence of performance may elude you if you’re not committed to the process.  Your life events may distract you from obtaining them if you’re not laser focused on capturing excellence. But it could act as motivation if you need a reason for fuel and igniting your fire to endure. For Ron Earley the CEO of  Automation Empire he’s not your average CEO, Ron is an expert in sales psychology and...