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At the start of January, I know most Insight Bridge readers will be focused on acheiving New Year’s Resolutions and setting goals for 2008 - but I urge you to take some time to consider thinking about and particpating in some […]

Focus, Clarity and Purpose for 2008
I just came across this post on Sherman Hu’s blog www.shermanlive.com - very cool and inspiring video and tool as we approach the start of 2008. In this 10 minute video Sherman reviews the concepts of  intentionality, planning and focus as it relates to the steps he takes to plan for […]

Start Living Your ‘Perfect Life’ Today

 
Some days are tougher than others, it’s true, but if you suffer from a general feeling that your life isn’t quite what you had hoped it would be, you may benefit from sitting down and reflecting for a while.
Get a pen and pad of paper and think about what your […]

Commuters Exposed to Pollution in Car

 
If you live a relatively healthy life and don’t smoke, chances are the unhealthiest part of your day is your daily commute, researchers say. A study by University of Southern California (www.usc.edu) and the California Air Resources Board (www.arb.ca.gov) found that up to half of Los Angeles residents’ total exposure […]

A Women’s Perspective on Personal Finance

"Outdated financial myths can still have negative impact on women", author says
In the past, women were often taught some pretty silly notions about money, says Nice Girls Don’t Get Richauthor Lois P. Frankel. And even though a lot of these notions are outdated, many women are still affected by what […]

Moving forward—Without Looking Back

Fear can often get the best of even the very brave. Here’s a story adapted from Tales for Change by Margaret Parkin, from whence comes the expression “burning the boats.” It’s a powerful story of facing change—and learning the lesson that sometimes it’s best to push forward without looking back:
Cortez, […]

Authenticity = Good Leadership

Authenticity is key if you want to be a good leader, say Bill Catlette and Richard Hadden in their book Contented Cows Moove Faster. And how do you become authentic? Be honest, open and transparent, the authors say.

On the Contented Cow Blog (www.contentedcowblog.com), Catlette says he should have added that […]

“Do not think a man has done his full duty when he has performed the work assigned him. A man will never rise if he does only this. Promotion comes from exceptional work.”
Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)
Scottish industrialist & philanthropist
founder, Carnegie Steel Company

andrew carnegie, motivational quotes, tycoon

Consider incentives carefully

Not all incentives are created equally, and some might not be good at all, says Rick Brenner and the folks at Chaco Canyon Consulting (www.ChacoCanyon.com) in the Point Lookout e-newsletter. As a matter of fact, incentives are usually less effective than we hope, and sometimes less effective than we believe, Brenner says. Are […]

Success is like knowing the combination to a lock. If you know the combination, the lock has to open.

A wonderful video clip by Jack Canfield who is genius in my book - it is only 5 minutes long. Definitley, worth the time.

jack canfield, success