When someone tells you to "hang in there," you can do so by keeping your sense of humor, connecting with others, and practicing self-care.
Motivational "-ate" Words #2
Motivational "-ate" Words #2
Motivational "-ate" Words #2
There are over 7700 words that end in "-ate," and many are motivational, such as captivate, associate, and overcomplicate!
Losing with Grace
Motivational "-ate" Words #2
Losing with Grace
Competition, whether at work or home, can lead to a winner and a loser. These three tips show the benefits of losing with grace.
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
Three of the easiest ways to eliminate waste at home are minimizing excess inventory, eliminating defects, and minimizing motion.
Leadership by Numbers
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
What do the numbers 142, 71, and 1 have to do with leadership? It's all about social media, Netflix, and thank-you notes!
What Leaders should "Be"
Go Lean and Eliminate Waste
What Leaders should "Be"
In 2021, leaders will need to Be Flexible, Be Patient, Be Creative, and Be Empathetic in their personal and professional lives.
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
Setting goals during a pandemic involves flexing. The BAM Model of Brainstorm, Analyze, and Modify allows for flexibility.
Lights as Motivation
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
How can we use "lights" this holiday season to motivate us? We can use starlight, Christmas lights, and we can "be the light."
Board Games as Motivation
BAM! Model of Goal-Setting
Board Games as Motivation
Playing board games can motivate you by increasing laughter, improving brain health, reducing stress, and producing memories.
Minimize Self-Pity
Self-Motivation via Reframing
Minimize Self-Pity
Self-Pity is basically excessive self-absorbed unhappiness over your own troubles. Here's three tips on how to minimize it.
Negativity Bias
Self-Motivation via Reframing
Minimize Self-Pity
Negativity Bias is real, and leaders need to minimize it. You can do so through reframing, redirecting, and remembering.
Self-Motivation via Reframing
Self-Motivation via Reframing
Self-Motivation via Reframing
Create self-motivation by challenging yourself to change the way you think about situations, events, and ideas this holiday season.
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
There are over 7700 words that end in "-ate," and many are motivational, such as cooperate, replicate, and appreciate!
Motivated by Voting
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
The act of voting can be very motivational. It allows us to make a difference, it gives us pride, and it puts us on the team!
Candy as Motivation
Motivational "-ate" Words #1
Candy as Motivation
Strong leaders will choose the candy they distribute for Halloween very strategically. You can share a strong motivational message with others based on the candy you distribute.
Moxie, Savvy, and Zest!
Positive Reactions and Motivation
Moxie, Savvy, and Zest!
You can motivate with traditional motivational words like Influence, Focus, and Passion. But what about Moxie, Savvy, and Zest?
October as Motivation
Positive Reactions and Motivation
Moxie, Savvy, and Zest!
October may be the best month of the year. Between food, sports, and seasonal activities, there is something to motivate everyone.
Positive Reactions and Motivation
Positive Reactions and Motivation
Positive Reactions and Motivation
Reacting positively in a situation is a sure way to motivate others. Be positive with your words, body language, and social media posts.
Missed Milestones and Motivation
Missed Milestones and Motivation
Missed Milestones and Motivation
Both adults and kids are missing big milestones during the pandemic. These tips will help you lead both groups.
The (Disney) Magic of Motivation
Missed Milestones and Motivation
Missed Milestones and Motivation
Disney does not have a monopoly on "magic." Here are ways you can add magic, both personally and professionally.
How to Influence Others
Missed Milestones and Motivation
How to Influence Others
After you know your audience, there are three ways to influence: emotion, logic or collaboration.
Let it Go!
Giving During a Pandemic
Test and Adjust
Stop adding and start removing! You can be more motivated by letting go of excessive knowledge, ego, and irrational fears.
Test and Adjust
Giving During a Pandemic
Test and Adjust
Disney uses the concept of 'test and adjust' to provide the best guest and employee experience. You can use it as well!
Giving During a Pandemic
Giving During a Pandemic
Giving During a Pandemic
Some (not all) are making positive financial gains or savings during this crisis. Why not give some of that money away?
Virtual Learning
How Savoring can Motivate
Positive Self-Talk
There are so many low-cost / no-cost opportunities for virtual learning. This short segment shares some of my favorites.
Positive Self-Talk
How Savoring can Motivate
Positive Self-Talk
It's OK to have emotions. It's OK to be angry, sad, confused, concerned, and/or tired. Just keep telling yourself that it's OK.
How Savoring can Motivate
How Savoring can Motivate
How Savoring can Motivate
"Savor" means to fully appreciate, enjoy, or relish. Every small moment these days needs to be savored!
Free Video Sites to Connect
Free Video Sites to Connect
Free Video Sites to Connect
Phones are great for connecting with family and friends. But free video sites give us so many more options.
The Value of Podcasts
Free Video Sites to Connect
Free Video Sites to Connect
From Podcasting to Shortcasts to Audiobooks, leaders should look to audio as it can inform, educate and inspire.
Prepare for the Long Haul
Free Video Sites to Connect
Prepare for the Long Haul
Leaders should always prepare themselves for the long haul. This means enjoy the "current normal" and show lots of patience.
The Value of Conferences
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
Motivation from Sacrifice
Successful people attend conferences to get motivated, learn new skills, and network with others in their area of expertise.
Motivation from Sacrifice
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
Motivation from Sacrifice
Stop thinking about "sacrifice" as what you are giving up. Instead, think about the benefits that come when you sacrifice.
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
COVID-19. The economy. Layoffs and furloughs. There are plenty of reasons to be a pessimist. So why is optimism a better choice?
A Mindset of Motivation
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
Be Optimistic, not Pessimistic
What are some ways that you can motivate others? You can use your finances, your words, or your actions.
Leading during a Crisis
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
There are three tips when leading during a time of crisis: Don't Panic, Be Transparent, and Have a Personal Board of Directors.
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
Motivation by Minimizing Stress
There are a lot of reasons to be stressed these days. You can minimize your stress with these three simple ideas
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
The B.A.M. Model of goal-setting is helpful anytime of year. Pete shares how to Brainstorm, Analyze, and Modify your goals.
Motivate others by Being Nicer
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
There are a few reasons why simply "being nicer" will motivate you and others to bigger and better things.
Bloom where you are Planted
New Year's Goals vs. Resolutions
Bloom where you are Planted
While some motivational slogans are silly, this one really applies to all of us at every stage of life. It's all about the journey.
Using Courage as Motivation
Using Courage as Motivation
Bloom where you are Planted
Using courage is essential to leadership development. Why not use your Try, Trust, or Tell courage to make a difference?
The Meaning of Life
Using Courage as Motivation
The Meaning of Life
Don't waste your time searching for "the meaning of life." Instead, know that your life has meaning...for you and others!
Resolving Conflict
Using Courage as Motivation
The Meaning of Life
There are five styles of conflict resolution. All leaders must be aware of how to use all five styles depending on the situation.
Honoring Veterans
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
The Power of Friends
Motivate yourself by doing something nice for others. Veteran's Day is a great day to motivate those who served.
The Power of Friends
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
The Power of Friends
How can friends keep you healthy, and what is Dunbar's number, and what does it mean for you? We have the answers.
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
Striving to be perfect in all that you do can lead to problems with health, stress, and family. Instead, work towards doing your best.
Make time for "Rest"
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Perfectionism as a De-motivator
"Sleep" is different from "Rest." Here are three different types of "Rest" that we all need to keep us motivated.
Chocolate as a Motivator
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Chocolate can motivate us simply from the ingredients, the mood it creates, or the memories it brings back.
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Santa's Motivational Lessons
Santa has to motivate himself, his elves (employees) and all humans (his customers). Here is how he does it!
Positive Morning Routines
Positive Morning Routines
Positive Morning Routines
The best way to get motivated each day is to have a positive morning routine. These tips can help you get your day off to a great start.
Music as Motivation
Positive Morning Routines
Positive Morning Routines
Research shows that music can have a positive effect on our mood, our behavior, and our motivation.
Reading Fiction Books
Positive Morning Routines
Minimizing Social Media
Many of us are readers, but we don't always have to read leadership or motivational books. Fiction books can motivate in many ways as well.
Minimizing Social Media
Removing Negative Thoughts
Minimizing Social Media
People who avoid social media for one week have higher contentment levels. What other benefits exist from decreasing your social media use?
Removing Negative Thoughts
Removing Negative Thoughts
Removing Negative Thoughts
Stop the negative self talk! Don't assume what others are thinking, stop looking for the bad, and minimize extreme words.
Seasonal Time Changes
Removing Negative Thoughts
Removing Negative Thoughts
When we move our clocks forward or backward each year, it can have an effect on people's moods and motivation levels.
Managing your Time
Motivated by Autumn
Managing your Time
If you don't do something to gain control of your time, then time will always control you. Here are three tips to assist.
Motivating Others
Motivated by Autumn
Managing your Time
Sometimes, you can motivate yourself by spending your time motivating others. These three motivational ideas should help.
Motivated by Autumn
Motivated by Autumn
Motivated by Autumn
The smells, sounds, and flavors of Fall can motivate and inspire all of us. Remember to enjoy what this season brings.
Extending Trust
Social Media "Friendships"
Social Media "Friendships"
Trust is the foundation of every aspect of your life. Strong leaders know that they should try and extend trust first.
Social Media "Friendships"
Social Media "Friendships"
Social Media "Friendships"
It's not about the number of connections you have on social media. Rather, it's about how many real relationships you have with others.
Go Back to School
Social Media "Friendships"
Using Positive Words
Over 70% of all undergraduates in the U.S. are over age 25. It may be time for you to consider going back to school!
Using Positive Words
Celebrating the American Worker
Using Positive Words
Why do we spend so much effort using our words (written and verbal) to break others down when we should build them up?
Soar with your Strengths
Celebrating the American Worker
Celebrating the American Worker
If you are good at something, don't rest on your laurels. Instead, do whatever it takes to become great!
Celebrating the American Worker
Celebrating the American Worker
Celebrating the American Worker
Labor Day celebrates the American Worker. What can you do to encourage and motivate those who work, including yourself?
Lifelong Learning
The Value of Volunteering
Lifelong Learning
Learning does not stop when your official "schooling" is over. Successful and motivated people find value in Lifelong Learning.
Paying it Forward
The Value of Volunteering
Lifelong Learning
Paying it Forward (doing something nice for a stranger) can improve your health and enhance your sense of purpose.
The Value of Volunteering
The Value of Volunteering
The Value of Volunteering
Volunteering is something that all leaders do, and the benefits include improved health, future connections, and possible career growth
Listening Skills for Leaders
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
The fastest way to decrease motivation in the workplace is to not listen to your employees. These tips will remind you why listening is an essential leadership skill.
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
Successful leaders will build (R)elationships, have (O)versight, use (L)everage, and always (E)volve to become better.
Finding Passion in your Work
The R.O.L.E. Model of Leadership
Finding Passion in your Work
The average full time worker will spend over 80,000 hours of their live at work. Take time to find your passion in the workplace.
Remove your Blinders
Summertime is Motivating
Finding Passion in your Work
Blinders are for horses, not people. Successful leaders and employees remove their blinders to motivate themselves and those around them.
Summertime is Motivating
Summertime is Motivating
Summertime is Motivating
Each of the four seasons motivates us in different ways. Summertime motivates us through more sunlight, free events, and popsicles in the sprinklers.
Find Your Purpose
Summertime is Motivating
Summertime is Motivating
It is important to find your purpose in life, and these three tips will help you find your true purpose.