INSIGHTS FOR GROWTH

Love is like a beautiful flower which I may not touch, but whose fragrance makes the garden a place of delight just the same. Helen Keller

I radiate warmth and love to everyone I meet today.

Mark Goulston's "Talking to Crazy" offers tools for dealing with difficult people. Recognize warning signs and practical strategies that work.

I destroy my enemies when I make them my friends. Abraham Lincoln

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr.

We've all been a bully at some time. These behaviors stem from hurt and fear, but become serious when the intention is to knowingly hurt someone.

I know that everyone in my life has something to teach me. We have a purpose in being together.

I love all the animals in my life and give them the attention and affection they need.

I allow my children and those under my care to have their own unique individuality. It is all right if they have interests that are different from mine.

I attract new friends who are exciting, loving, caring, accepting, funny and generous!

George Simon Jr's In Sheep's Clothing reveals how manipulative people operate and why leaders become targets. Recognize warning signs and protect yourself.

The Law of Giving is very simple: If you want joy, give joy. If love is what you seek, offer love. If you crave material affluence, help others become prosperous. Deepak Chopra

Millennials are reshaping the workplace by refusing to compartmentalize their lives. Older generations must adapt or risk toxic environments.

Organizations and individuals both have needs that drive decision-making. What happens when leaders recognize this disconnect and work to align them?

Manipulative people lack empathy and will do almost anything to win. Build self-awareness and integrity to recognize and stand firm against their tactics.

Boundaries are the non-negotiable rules that protect your relationships and values. Examine situations that left you angry, fearful, or out of alignment.

Real listening means being fully present, patient, and empathetic in conversation. It's a soft skill many professionals lack today.

Kindness is a rusty leadership skill that costs nothing. Choose being kind over being right, and show appreciation for those around you.