Take initiative

initiative

Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to  think and act for themselves – and be free.  Cesar  Chavez   Think of something that you wish to accomplish that is truly important to you? Don’t continue to read until you have picked out one of your top goals. Now, imagine for a… [Continue Reading]

12 Steps to getting your power back, pt 2

personal power

Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.  Harriet Braiker   This is the second installment of a two-part series about regaining your “power.” Studies have found that finding that even high-level, high-achieving professional women are battling insecurity and discomfort in using their voices to lead powerfully and being able say “no” or “yes”… [Continue Reading]

12 Steps to getting your power back, pt 1

personal power

  Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.  Harriet Braiker Studies have found that finding that even high-level, high-achieving professional women are battling insecurity and discomfort in using their voices to lead powerfully and being able say “no” or “yes” when it is needed. Many professionals, especially women do not serve as their own best… [Continue Reading]

Find the courage to express your feelings. It’s important!

courage

Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher   Life is full of situations in which it can be difficult to say what we really think, but sometimes silence comes at a high price. In a recent article… [Continue Reading]