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As you look around, you see folks tethered to their screens, creating the illusion of an expanded world full of 'connection' when all they are connected to is the small screen in front of them. Engineers who understand human nervous systems create algorithms that silently work in the background to keep your dopamine hits flowing and create addictions and disconnect. There is an app for everything, and we are being corralled into using them for even basic daily tasks. First,

Imagine waking up one day to find your life's headline splashed across the front page of a newspaper.

Every once in a while, I take a small pause and reflect on how far I have come. I need to do that, and it helps me keep my life in...

Have you taken the time to take a good hard look at your leadership skills? At some point in a leader's career, it becomes necessary to...

Have you ever heard the story of the Golden Buddha? It is a beautiful myth that points the way toward some fundamental truths about you....

Gratitude is a powerful state of emotional being. Gratitude can shift perspectives, change relationships and open up unimaginable...

There is a firefight happening nowadays. Reporting, earning, hiring, and firing are no longer done with strategy and precision — the...

We observe everything! We see the world as it is for us through our unique lens like no one else does. Recognizing this has power. We...

Taking on a leadership role can be one of the most challenging things you do. Leadership comes from a passionate place deep inside. It is...

Your ability to succeed in life is influenced by your ability to look at things as they are.

When you think of the heart, what qualities come to mind? Care, compassion, love, gratitude, or something different?

When we focus intently on discovering the subtle fears we have locked away inside the subconscious, we have the opportunity....