Know Yourself

A shortcoming seems like a bad thing—a character flaw, perhaps.  “Short” before a word means inadequate—shortsighted, short-lived, short shrift.  However, there is another way to think of shortcomings: they are…

A value is a belief or philosophy that underlies our worldview and the way we treat our family, employees, the community, and the environment.  Values may be deep-seated, such as…

Effective leaders are optimistic. They are optimistic and confident by nature, and they can convey their optimism to others in ways that are motivating—this is not Pollyanna optimism but a…

Humor plays a serious role in your communication with other people.  Humor can be used to make a point or to diffuse a situation.  When used about yourself, humor demonstrates your…