Many of us are familiar with the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which identifies 16 different personalities based on introverted and extroverted tendencies, among many other traits. And while I’ve found this to be a brilliant tool to understand and appreciate the prominent characteristics in ourselves and those around us, trying to keep 16 different personality types straight sounds like a lot of work to me. So, I like the test with only four – hailing from the animal kingdom – presented in a … [Read more...] about Basic Instincts: Does Your Inner Lion Roar at the Airport?
Bonnie Stevens
What’s in Your Wallet?
Money is a funny thing. It has the power to affect our behavior and our confidence. No matter what you have in your wallet or your bank account, do you ever actually see it? Let’s say you have $1,000. You believe you do because you see the number on your bank statement, but you probably don’t see all your money stacked up in front of you at any one time. As Dr. Nate Zinsser, a mental performance coach at West Point, discusses in “The Confident Mind,” having more than enough money to buy a car … [Read more...] about What’s in Your Wallet?
Why Peter Frampton Continues to Show Me the Way
For those of us who remember Peter Frampton as a trailblazing red-headed musical icon of the 1970s, I am delighted to say that 50 years later, this talented guitarist and singer/songwriter continues to bring crowds to their feet – not only for that weird electronic thing he does with his voice – but also for what he shows us in character. On his “Let’s Do It Again” tour, which landed in Phoenix in June, my husband, Rich, and I watched in shock and sadness as the rocker needed a cane to make his … [Read more...] about Why Peter Frampton Continues to Show Me the Way
Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
If we think of our brand as a fashion accessory, we may give more thought to the meaning behind it and what it’s saying about us. Often it is the first impression a potential client, associate or customer develops before meeting us in person. And it should be visible almost everywhere that we are and especially where we are not, including in the background of our Zoom calls and on marketing items like t-shirts, keychains, sun visors and whatever else we wear, carry, give away or leave … [Read more...] about Mining for Meaning: What Your Brand is Saying About You When You’re Not Around
Getting Uncomfortable Can Lead to Mental and Physical Toughness
Growth hurts. Remember those growing pains you had as a teenager when the ache reached deep into your bones? Imagine how former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming felt as a kid, inching his way up to 7’6” – Yao-ouch! But I bet he would tell you, his growing pains paid off! It does seem ironic, doesn’t it, when you strive all these years to get to a place where you can be “comfortable” and then you read a leadership book that encourages you to get out of that comfort zone because it’s good for … [Read more...] about Getting Uncomfortable Can Lead to Mental and Physical Toughness
‘Life Lessons From a Zonie Girl’ Offers Tips for Staying Sunny, Grounded, Resilient
After decades of studying greatness, career journalist Bonnie Stevens shares strategies for navigating life’s challenging landscapes Can you go three more feet? Are you over the moon with soft skills? Can you leave what was once good for a chance at something better? “Life Lessons From a Zonie Girl: How to Stay Sunny, Grounded and Resilient” is a wisdom-packed trail guide of sorts for those looking for a foothold to boost themselves to new levels of success. With optimism, grace, skilled … [Read more...] about ‘Life Lessons From a Zonie Girl’ Offers Tips for Staying Sunny, Grounded, Resilient
In and Out with Kindness: It’s Good for Business
Some things never go out of style. Kindness is one of them. And science explains why. Kindness Begins With You, For You First of all, “kindness starts with being kind to yourself,” states Harvard Medical School’s Harvard Health Publishing. The article, “The Heart and Science of Kindness,” explains that our pressure-filled environment sets us up for mistreating ourselves – and as a result, others – noting that “it’s easy to work through lunch, work through dinner, and respond to emails at 11 … [Read more...] about In and Out with Kindness: It’s Good for Business
Bring Your Vision into Focus for the New Year
Many of us consider the stroke of midnight into the new year to be some sort of magical reset button that comes with snow flurries and a kiss. I happen to be one of them. However, turning that magical moment into everyday life usually takes a little more than fairy dust, like a bold decision, courage, perseverance and a pathologically unshakeable belief that what you want is not only possible, it is inevitable, and it is already here. Clean Up That Lens It’s hard to have great vision when your … [Read more...] about Bring Your Vision into Focus for the New Year
Five Good Reasons to Leave Your Job
You may have heard: People don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. And while I believe this to be very true, there are other good reasons to leave jobs. Here are five: 1. You Don’t Want Your Supervisor’s Job or Their Supervisor’s Job or Even the Corner Office I know this sounds really negative, but we can take the emotion out of this statement by looking at your situation objectively. It may be that you accepted your position because you have a specific skill that the company needed. Maybe you … [Read more...] about Five Good Reasons to Leave Your Job
Discovering Relief From Your Crouching Tiger, Type-A Self
So, you’ve missed three appointments and have shown up for at least two at the wrong time. The universe is screaming at you that your hard-pushing, never-miss-a-deadline personality is in overdrive and probably weakening your immune system. We all know that stress causes terrible health problems and might even make you gain weight, break out in hives and ignore your dog. But asking Type A individuals to “relax” is like asking a tiger not to pounce – and it can cause intolerable levels of … [Read more...] about Discovering Relief From Your Crouching Tiger, Type-A Self
