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- Surviving Tough Times Without Despair - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Bradley Ann MorganIf you look around at the losses in the job market, the crush of the housing industry, the financial woes of the car industry; and, any personal events in your life, it’s no wonder the slide into despair is common place for many today. As one of our clients found himself on that downward ...
Views: 1465(1 vote) - What is Meaningful Success? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Bradley Ann MorganAchievement, victory, accomplishment, and attainment are all terms that we commonly associate with success. It is today’s hallmark that we link success with monetary gain. As many of us have discovered, financial wealth does not guarantee bliss nor bring a satisfying meaning to life. Fiscal ...
Views: 1404 - Are You Magnifying Your Problems? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIn the current economic environment today it’s quite natural to suffer emotional stress from overcrowded highway traffic and the worries over an affordable personal healthcare system. And think of adding to these, what if you are the spouse of military personnel deployed to war? Often any ...
Views: 3849(1 vote) - Dealing with Negativity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganIt’s a rare workplace environment that hasn’t experienced the corrosive effects of chronic negativity. Like a bad mood, negative behavior can spread among departments, even wide spread enough to infect company divisions or regions. It can be practiced by one individual or groups of individuals ...
Views: 3782(8 votes) - Good Fortune & Gratitude - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Bradley Ann MorganMost of us recognize the expression, ‘Count Your Blessings’. But do we really do this on a daily basis? During this holiday season, we were in the checkout line of a young man in a major grocery store. When I inquired what he had asked of Santa this year, he replied, “A new wife.” He went on ...
Views: 1388(1 vote) - Experiencing Life Balance Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganWe have all heard the collective lament, ‘My career is not exciting anymore. I don’t feel energized to go into my shop or my office. I don’t even have enthusiasm for the student’s sports activities at the high school. I used to love being involved in those games and the play offs. What’s ...
Views: 1350(2 votes) - Is This the Truth? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganDo you find yourself wondering why people perceive you in a certain light? Why am I so slow? Or possibly why you perceive your co-worker or neighbor in a negative or positive light? Sometimes this happens as a result of someone telling you that co-worker is lazy or irresponsible. Does this ...
Views: 1236 - Is Your Future Attainable? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIsn’t it exciting to walk further into your personal year with new challenges, new skills acquired from the previous year; and possibly, new friends. As is customary in any new year’s planning, many of us have made personal and professional resolutions for the future, ultimately functioning as ...
Views: 1357 - Motivation - Where is It? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganMany of today’s talented folks are in the customer service industry, beauticians, hotel bellmen, computer technicians, even the greeters at Wal-Mart. This group has the immediate concern in providing customer satisfaction; and, maintaining pleasant business deportment while doing it. Often ...
Views: 1675 - The Anger Zone - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIt’s not uncommon to hear or read of workplace instances where talented employees "lose it!" Workplace anger has been on the rise recently with variances of behavior from throwing the copier out the 5th story window to yelling at the security guard when the office key card does not work. When ...
Views: 2558 - Multi-tasking in the Fast Lane - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIsn’t this decade one of the most exciting to be alive? Not only in the domestic USA, but in Germany, Italy, even South Africa, many of us have complex professional lives, bursting family schedules, cellular technologies to stay connected, even commitments with spiritual organizations. We ...
Views: 1256 - Is Performance Your Only Pride - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganIn this New Year, many of us have noble goals such as, to stop smoking, to continue a college education, to learn snowboarding, or even, to take the dog to training school. And how proud we are when we excel at the new skill or the dog learns to sit successfully! However, how many of us are ...
Views: 993 - The Power of Place - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganA short time ago we were engaged to assist with a large scale merger. The senior management recognized that the working philosophies of the two companies needed a new joint culture, one more contemprary than either had been using. As they planned their first corporate retreat, we assisted in ...
Views: 1031 - Are You Retired Already? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Bradley Ann MorganWe’ve all heard the expression, “That person has retired in place.” All of us have our own interpretation of this phrase, possibly meaning that this individual is doing no more than necessary to satisfy the job requirements. Or, it could mean that they have lost their creativeness and are ...
Views: 884 - The Keystones to Aging - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2008 from Bradley Ann MorganIsn’t it a great occurrence now that many of our neighborhoods are becoming an integration of generations? On my very own street are five generations. The residents range from WWII, the Silent Gen, the Boomers, Gen X, and now a new couple from the Milleminums. What’s also ...
Views: 1320 - Change The Message - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2008 from Bradley Ann MorganRecently, we were the speakers at a ‘caregivers’ night in a local desert community. After the conclusion of the official program, we opened the floor for those that had specific issues to address. The common question we heard was, “Why can’t I get my dad to get dressed on time in the morning? ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Is Going Worse Than Staying? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Bradley Ann MorganHow often have we heard ourselves, our colleagues or family state that they want a specific goal but never make that desire a reality? Are these just ‘pipe dreams’ or outcomes that would truly add value to our lives? And, why do we seem to be frozen in one place, not really advancing either in ...
Views: 953 - Where Are Your People? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganWe were attending a holiday party this month at a large California homeowners association when one of the guests told us that he had been dreading this year’s event. We couldn’t help but ask his reasoning. “They are just not my kind of people anymore. Some long time veterans have departed and ...
Views: 960 - Hard To Say Thank You? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganEvery day we interact with others gives us the chance to recognize acts of sincere servitude and a job well done. But, have you noticed that generally we don’t hear the verbal acknowledgement of thanks often? Let us illustrate an actual event. We were at the airport when we heard the public ...
Views: 5542 - The Worry Wagon - by Submitted on May 31, 2007 from Bradley Ann MorganAs we were in the San Jose airport this month, we were joined for coffee by two women executives laden with overstuffed briefcases & cell phones. In our subsequent conversation of where they were headed, we repeatedly heard issues of concern besides just their business worries. I heard the ...
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