When we work on our personal development, we study ourselves. We learn our strengths. Explore our habits & routines. Design our environments. Understand the culture(s) we live in. Just like an anthropologist studies human beings and their nature, we study...
In 2011, psychologist Martin Seligman introduced the PERMA model. You can hear him describing the concept in this video. PERMA is an acronym for five dimensions of wellbeing that leads to a flourishing life. Below is an overview of each: Positive Emotions: The...
With the membership launching, I’m learning a lot about what MeEO means to others. One question that has come up is “can I be a MeEO if I work within a company?”. The answer is a resounding “YES”! Each and every one of us is a MeEO…or has the potential to bring it out...
The past six months, I’ve been facing the scaries. I didn’t realize I had them. They are worse than fear because they hide. We can face our fears. We can’t face our scaries until we know they exist. I now recognize some of the signs that scaries are lurking. My...
Many of us may have a notebook for jotting down notes of the day. Summaries of meetings. Lists of things to do. Something we don’t want to forget. Others keep journals. Capturing the day. Reflecting on all that occurred. Working through things that are weighing...
When we lose our job, we know our career and finances have been impacted. The stress and worry hit immediately. What might take longer to realize is the impact on the other six dimensions of well-being: Physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and...
I heard someone mention it’s better to ask for advice than feedback. People want to provide advice. They struggle to provide feedback. The simple statement made me curious and sent me down a quick research path. I feel like I’ve emerged on the other side with new...
Marketing products and services is a complex industry. Marketing ourselves for a new job, a promotion, or an upcoming project is even more complex. We lack objectivity. We struggle to see our strengths. Like brands, we tend to list the facts. Yet, just like product...
Today, we will review the final stage of my thought leader journey. Since we are only halfway through this decade, this list was a bit more interesting to create. The Background Like everyone reading this, the 2020s started different than we planned. A year of...
Today I continue my week of sharing thought leaders who have shaped my career. The list today is focused on the decade of the 2010s. The Background During this time, I was working at MRM. This is the Relationship Marketing (digital/CRM) arm of McCann Worldgroup. My...
This week, I’m sharing the thought leaders who have shaped my career. My list focuses on the thought leaders I found through books and magazines. Occasionally, one jumps on the list from a conference. The list today is focused on the decade of the 2000s. The...
As mentioned yesterday, this week I’m sharing the thought leaders who have shaped my career. Along the way, I will encourage you to consider your thought leaders. I also hope that a few on my list might spark your interest to learn more. One thing I noticed is that...
When we think about our lives and careers, we consider those who shaped our perspective. We consider our parents. Teachers who made an impact. A coach who pushed us to be our best. Managers who recognized and nurtured our talent. One group we might give less credit to...
Confidence is a funny thing. We don’t really notice it most of the time. Until something happens that amplifies or destroys it. The “something” can be a big event or a tiny little moment. Others may see the moment happen. Or it’s invisible to the world. When our...
Financial wellbeing is a foundation in our life. We need a base level of money to support our basic needs. From there, we have so many options and our decisions impact our present and future. When I look back, I was very focused on money and budgets during my early...
Valentine's Day has arrived. A time to celebrate love. Have you considered celebrating yourself today? We often focus on others. Yet, self-love is equally important. This year, consider writing a love letter to yourself. Acknowledge your journey. Celebrate your...
The dimension of wellbeing that often falls aside for other priorities is spiritual. The connection with our soul. For some this may be tied to a religion. For others this could be a quest for personal purpose. Spiritual wellbeing is primarily internal and reflective....
We are all familiar with the permission slip. Most often they are used for children to allow them to go on field trips at school. Recently, I read an article where personal permission slips were mentioned. Brené Brown has described the personal permission slips as: “A...
Life is full of opportunities to compare ourselves to others. What others have. What others do. Careers. Homes. Cars. Clothing. Hairstyles. Promotions. Nearly anything we can think of, we could compare it to someone else. Yet, what good does this do? Who benefits?...
A bottleneck is defined as “a narrow section of road or a junction that impedes traffic flow”. Or “a situation that causes delay in a process or system”. Our lives are full of bottlenecks. Driving in rush hour. Standing in line at the grocery. Waiting at the doctor....
On an episode of The Next Big Idea Club podcast, I heard this quote: “A conclusion is an end. An insight is a beginning.” - Anthony Tasgel The comment was made by Anthony Tasgel, author of The Insight Book. He believes many people see insights as the end of the...