The Gratitude Challenge
Gratitude Challenge: Thank at least one person every day for 21 days. It had been a particularly hard week. I don’t remember the details of my problems (you seldom do) but…
Stress Management: Live in the “Now”
"It is not the experience of today that drives men mad. It is the remorse for something that happened yesterday and the dread of what tomorrow may disclose." ~ Robert…
The Power of Positive Expectation
Speaker and author Barry Spilchuk writes that he has never met Pete Rose, the famous baseball player, but he taught Barry something so valuable that it changed his life. Pete…
International Expect Success Month
Learn how to wake up the winner inside of you. You'll be unstoppable.
The Tiger Principle
The Tiger Principle: Live in the Moment An iExpectSuccess Work Life Balance Tip Autumn always brings a nostalgic feeling as I remember back to the turning of the seasons and…
Remembering Robin Williams – 11 Ways to Beat Depression
11 Ways to Beat Depression I do not know the anguish of the severe depression Robin Williams, often called the American Treasure, experienced. As noted in testimonial after testimonial, the…
Concentration In Open Office Spaces – Does it Exist?
On Wednesday, April 18, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article titled, Warming Up to the Officeless Office. The article makes a decisive case from a bottom line profits viewpoint for eliminating personal workspace in favor of open space (basically tables and chairs) where employees work while at the office.
The Charismatic Leader and Employee Autonomy
In my new book, The Gift: Discretionary Effort, I describe five management levers the charismatic leader can use to motivate employees. These five levers effectively replace the stick and carrot…
March Madness and Management Choices
My husband stood at my office doorway with a childish, almost sheepish but pleading look. It was 8:00 PM at night. “If we left now, we could be in Louisville…
Charismatic Leaders Give Generously
Is your executive leadership team wondering how to increase workplace productivity? There is growing research that giving and happiness is related to productivity in the workplace. When people give generously…