Christmas is a time of the year that arouses various emotions in people For some, it is seen as a time to connect with family and friends and remind ourselves of the importance of our closest communities...

A vast majority of people at all levels of an organization will accuse their boss of micromanagement...

When asked to sum up his fifty years of work in the field, notable psychologist William James said, “people tend to become what they think about themselves...

Susan Boyle exceeded our expectations On Britain’s Got Talent, she not only woke up Great Britain but also had a message for the world...

If you are struggling with unruly or even embarrassing actions on behalf of your youngster, learning the finer points of behavior modification in children makes sense...

One of the most difficult lessons for entrepreneurs is that the strategies they used to start their businesses are drastically different from the strategies they need to use to maintain their successful businesses...

Sometimes the most profound “new” marketing strategies strike you at first as not new at all “Hey, I knew that already” doesn’t disqualify something from dramatically changing your business...

If you intend on achieving success in any area of your life, mastering this Universal Law is a must This provides the mental and emotional foundation from which all is attained...

Holidays are celebrated because they’re special times of the year Certain times of the year bring certain atmospheres with them, such as an air of romance and love during Valentine’s Day, of joy, giving, and family for Christmas Day, and of generosity and strong bonds for Thanksgiving...

Have you ever known someone who always seemed to get what they wanted Maybe it was that guy at work who went from visionary cubicle working stiff to powerful corner office head honcho in a short interval of time...

The National Basketball Association is a multi-million dollar business that provides sports entertainment to millions of people around the world...

The strongest houses are built on the strongest foundations No matter how well-constructed and reinforced the walls and roof are, none of it will stand under stress if the foundation is weak...

We all want to know the secrets of building healthy workplace relationships Relationships are a powerful factor in contributing to an individual’s success...

Not long ago, one of my clients in the real estate business hired the perfect person as his office manager and administrative assistant...

Leadership by Expectations is both a philosophy and a process Setting clear expectations is necessary and can make a huge difference in performance...

The expectations we create for others often become reality This can have interesting effects when applied out in the real world...

Often our expectations are based on the assumptions we have about people or groups of people The same is true of us...

Nearly all managers inadvertently treat their employees in a manner that leads to less than desirable performance...

There is research that shows that the best outcomes result when parents provide a good balance between guidelines and expectations for their children’s behavior and a positive, supportive relationship...

The power of suggestion can also be extremely effective when you engage the emotions in your tactics...

Expectations influence reality and create results Individuals tend to make decisions based on how others expect them to perform...

One of the current buzz phrases in business is “exceeding the client’s expectations” This is a laudable goal, but one that is seldom met...

Much of a child’s ability to learn comes from their motivation to learn and much of their motivation and effort they put into their learning is based on the value they put on learning and their ongoing education...

"Nobody succeeds beyond his or her wildest expectations unless he or she begins with some wild expectations...

One minute you seem like lovesick turtledoves teasing, laughing and giggling with all your might Then a few minutes later, you begin yelling and berating each other and a lover's quarrel is already in progress...

The key to a good business relationship is being clear and detailed up front - this includes when asking for a proposal or hiring an employee...

It’s that time of year again: the time of holiday parties, Christmas cards to write, shopping to do (even online…at work...

This is the fifth of seven articles in our continuing series covering the core seven Universal Laws The focus of this article is the fifth Law – the Law of Expectations...

Just today my partner Russ and I sat down to hash out a nagging frustration It took a little bantering back and forth [not without some rise in emotional tension I’ll have you know] until we got at the heart of the issue...