We are all intertwined...

We are irrevocably intertwined, interrelated... what we do to ourselves- we also do unto others. This is something we must acknowledge and honour every day of our lives. Acknowledging and honouring this is one of the many steps in moving towards caring dialogue and eventually to holistic leadership in the workplace.

The Olympic Spirit

In interacting with people in the workplace, the self-fulfilling prophecy often comes into play. If you believe it will happen, then often you will unknowingly create that situation with the result you expected.. This works both ways-- negatively and positively.. So try to work on the positive end of the spectrum. Thus, as in the Olympic Spirit that we see resonating daily-- if we believe we will, then we can !

Tips for Difficult Situations

As Ghandi said " Be the change you want in the world" . This can become a mantra for some in dealing with certain difficult situations. If you change your attitude about those people around you, you can effect change in the situation. Stay focused and positive, and remain patient...

self- publishing resource

One certain way of creating career success for others, especially if you are a mentor, is to encourage them to publish a book , ebook or even a manual... Here below is a book to check out for wonderful ideas and resources. Book_-Indie Publishing-How to Design &Produce Your Own Book "by Ellen Lapton. 2008.

Start off the New Year with your memoirs

Writing your memoirs - no matter what your age may be- is one way to motivate & inspire yourself and others. You get to see how much you have accomplished & how much you have survived.

It will also help identify career accomplishments that can be put in your profiles for LinkedIN, Twitter, VisualCV, and YouTube video. Your memoirs will also guide you in reflection upon your conduct in the workplace with others and this in turn may shed light upon why certain interpersonal conflicts may have arisen or exist now for you and for others you work with.

What a wonderful way to start off a New Year.