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Productive ways to enthuse your staff |
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by Dave Mather » Here are some hard truths about employees and their relationship to their organizations.
- 71% of employees today do not consider themselves actively engaged in their work
- 43% of employees feel they are given the skills needed to fulfill their job responsibilities
- 70% of change initiatives fail usually due to people issues or an inability to lead
- 63% of Canadians that are “highly engaged” have no plans to leave their organization while 12% of the “disengaged” group are actively planning their exit strategy
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No fear of falling |
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By Maureen Bogoroch-Ditkofsky » Some people are born with advantages, and some are given gifts, opportunities or concessions throughout their lives. Others are given very little and you would never know this because they seem happy and smile often.
A smile can break down barriers, but not every smiling face reflects a charmed life. A smile, however powerful, can belie years of hardship, alienation and personal struggle. Who would know that behind a huge smile are questions about how it feels to have had a birthday party, gifts, or a normal loving family?
Paulina never had a birthday party, never received any presents and did not know her real birth date until she was a teenager.
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Yes, you can make a difference |
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By Sharon Worsley » Not too long ago, I read a story of an anonymous donor in Japan who for 33 years had faithfully sent an envelope containing small amounts of money each month to the local police station. The request of the donor was that the money should be used to assist the needy. These were only small amounts of money but I am sure for this donor it represented some sort of sacrifice.
Recently the 400th consecutive envelope was received, bringing the total donations to just over C$20,000. This person still remains anonymous after all these years, but the intent is as pure now as 33 years ago; to assist those less fortunate than the giver.
Do you ever get moved when you hear of a selfless act such as this?
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The Secret is out – and it works! |
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By Sharon Worsley » Books have been written about it, motivational speakers everywhere expound on the subject and we all want to know what is the secret of success in life. Many agree that success comes down to two principles: the Law of Attraction and the Law of Correspondence. |
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Mortgage broker by day, boxer by night |
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By Miranda Jollymore » The passion for greatness is also a curse. I’m one of those people who can’t just be a player in the game. Whether it’s my business, my desire to help my clients or my drive to become a great athlete, I’ve always wanted to be a winner. Becoming skilled in the art of boxing isn’t easy. You train hard and then you test your skills. You agree to have an opponent throw punches at your head as hard as they can. In difficult times, I ask myself, is it all worth it? Are the sacrifices worth the rewards? |
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So what are you afraid of? |
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By Sharon Worsley » Just saying the word ‘fear’ can strike a cord of uneasiness in even the most confident person. Perhaps you can relate to some of the following typical fears that people experience? |
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Time to rediscover inspiration at work |
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SPEAKERS CORNER | By Mary E. Fenuta » Inspiration is critical in the “busy”ness of business today. It has fallen through the cracks in the walls of the high-rise corporate towers. Amplified deadlines, increased global presence and marketplace, right-sizing, mergers, acquisitions – no wonder inspiration has lost its way in the business world. |
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Oh say, can't you see? |
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By Maureen Bogoroch-Ditkofsky » Author Sue Bender said, “Some people will never see us – that doesn’t not mean we’re not there.”
Who did you forget to notice today? Many of us want to be seen by others in the way we see ourselves. Sometimes we even use another’s eyes to check our own reflection. When we are not seen in the way we want to be seen, or are not seen at all, it hurts. Some of us hang our self-esteem on this. This could be dangerous. After all, their truths may not be ours. Their view may be obscured, their impressions may be inaccurate. |
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There's LIFE after cancer |
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By Nova Browning » Perseverance can be defined as overcoming obstacles in the face of adversity. Mikyla Stewart was forced to persevere when at the age of 19, a doctor told her that she had papillary thyroid cancer. |
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Life lessons of a subway rider |
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By Sharon Worsley » For the last three years I have been one of the thousands of commuters slugging their way to work and back home on a daily basis. Being part of this mixed crowd of ethnicity, age, socio economic status and about a million other elements that define and divide us, I have become accustomed to passing my time people-watching. |
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The building blocks of Success |
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By Anita Sachdev » Achieving success in your life and career is easy… if you know how to piece together your own personal Lego.
Let me explain. |
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Make success a habit |
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By Sharon Worsley » I consistently hear people ask questions such as “how come I am not successful”, “why am I not seeing results” and “how come he/she is successful when I do the same thing as them.” |
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S-T-R-E-T-C-H yourself |
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By Stephen Martile » Recently, I went to the gym. It was the first time in a while, and when I was lifting weights I got to the point where I wanted to give up. I hit a wall. |
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A funny thing happened on Carrey's way to the top |
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by Michael A. Verdicchio » Recently, there was an interesting interview with Canadian actor Jim Carrey. In the article, the Scarborough-raised Hollywood funnyman recalled the time when film offers simply weren’t coming in. |
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Jump start your day |
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By Stephen Martile » Have you ever noticed how important it is to have a solid start to your day? The morning I started this article, I woke up full of energy because I knew I was going to be writing, which is something I love to do. I knew deep down inside that this was going to be an awesome day. I’m sure you can relate. |
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What would they say at your funeral? |
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By Sharon Worsley » We have often heard this question posed by motivational experts, perhaps in the hope of spurring us to examine our life. Last year I attended the funeral of my friend Alma and while sitting there prior to the service this question popped into my head. |
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Just start! |
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By Steve Martile » For my entire life I’ve always wondered how people were able to figure
out what it is they love to do and how they just knew to do it. For a
very long time I wasn’t sure what I wanted and it drove me nuts.
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Unleash your hidden gifts |
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By Emmanuel Lopez » Chances are, you have at least heard of, if not
actually watched Happy Feet, the recent animated hit musical film about
a young penguin who was a little different from the rest of his clan.
While the other penguins had beautiful singing voices, the lead
character, Mumbles was born with a passion for dancing. The film points
out the importance of believing your differences are your strengths,
whether anyone else sees it or not. And the reasons for your uniqueness
will eventually reveal itself in life.
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Sunny side up! |
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By Monika Platek » It’s much easier to be cheerful on a sunny morning
then it is to stay optimistic on a rainy day. Just like the weather,
your confidence can go through highs and lows. Some days are filled
with good news and bright thoughts, while other days are filled with
thunder and darkness. It’s all natural. But there are things you can do
to keep the sun shining every day, no matter how much rain is in your
forecast.
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It's lonely at the top |
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By Steve Martile » I recently went to a self improvement workshop in Los Angeles, California, which was one of the most insightful and enlightening experiences that I’ve ever had.
On the very first day I was partnered with a 50 year old woman named Diana. Our challenge was to climb a 60-foot tall rope ladder, working as a pair. |
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