We all spend time in reflection…. What did this year bring to you? With year end brings winter, just the sound of the word whistling through our lips puts a mental chill up our spines. Winter seems to speak of barrenness, frigid feelings of discomfort and discontent, icy shadows sprawled
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Significance: Having a Mentor
Mentoring. I never had that example in life of a mentor in my early years; and we can truly are crippled without one. Often, we are put in scenario’s where we don’t know what to do, or the best way. How does one become a good parent, or a caring
Be Significant
Be Significant. What does that mean? I think what the real question is: “Do you believe you’re worthy of being significant?” As I travel across the country helping others truly comprehend their power to influence another, I’m reminded how very fragile and human we are. Sometimes I think many lose
The Real Secret of Connection
“If you would win a man to your cause, first convince him you are his sincere friend” Abraham Lincoln The most insatiable human desire, our deepest craving, the one thing we want more than anything else, is to feel valued, appreciated, and important. The key to connection and winning others
Outside the Comfort Zone
So you want to live an extraordinary life? You want to have a life of significance? Well, let me ask you a question and I want you to answer it honestly. Do you live outside the “comfort zone?” Let me tell you that if you say you want to be
The Important Part of Relationship Marketing
Weekends are spent for many people running around, taking care of errands, kids’ activities, catching up with friends and family and hopefully unwinding a little too. I also had a jam packed weekend with some truly incredible and inspiring people and I was given the opportunity to train some of
The Good Life
I spent the day today traveling, waiting in airports, rushing to the next destination. Sometimes I wonder at the hectic lives we lead, going from one thing to another without thought or enjoyment or purpose. As leaders we can get caught up in thinking we have to constantly work- always
Living With Passion | Part 9
Today I’m concluding this series in Living With Passion. We are going to talk about the “N” in passion: NEVER, EVER QUIT. You’ve heard me say it before; struggle is less painful than regret. Struggle is less painful than regret. Am I getting the point across? Struggle is less painful
Living With Passion | Part 7
I want to take this time to tell you that I understand your struggles. Whether you are a single mother, or a dad trying to support your family, maybe you’ve worked for years and suddenly found yourself without a job, you are still out there creating an opportunity for yourself
Living With Passion | Part 4
We have been talking about PASSION – I like to use the word PASSION as an acrostic. The “A” of passion stands for Action! Today is the time for action, not apathy. I always say talk is cheap. Some people tell me, “I appreciate you, Craig, because you don’t beat