Focus on the Process, not the Goal
It is important to set goals, no argument. Goals set a direction for our lives and remind us of what is important to us. Yet so many people struggle with achieving their goals. They give up or lose sight of their goals in the daily rush. What can be done? At Launch Leadership Development we […] Read More
Sleep: Your Health Depends On It
Science keeps discovering new reasons why getting enough sleep is paramount for good health, and if you are like most people and skimp on your snoozes, it’s time for an important reminder. We at Launch Leadership Development believe in cultivating strong self-management skills, and getting enough sleep has a direct impact on your health and […] Read More
Strategies to Beat Procrastination
At Launch Leadership Development, we encourage everyone to make daily to do lists. We hope you have practiced this valuable productivity tool. We also know that there are often items that keep getting shoved to the next day’s list. And then the next day’s list. Or perhaps it is finally ignored and just left to […] Read More
The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey Book Review
The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey dives deep into the subject of trust like no other book I have seen or read on the topic. Trust is explained to be the driving force of all relationships, personal and professional. Covey details many personal experiences building and restoring trust in his corporate career that give […] Read More
Ditch the Drama
Who likes being around drama?? Apparently, some people do, but if you are like me, and you find it draining, read ahead for today’s discussion on how to: Drama is turmoil caused by behaviors such as: Some recognizable personality types that often cause drama include: Mean girl/guy – sabotages people “accidently”. Knows everything about everyone […] Read More
Conflict: Everybody’s Got It
Conflict with someone is never fun. Think about the last conflict you had. Do you remember what it was about? I mean, really about? I say that because often we have conflict and do not even realize the root of the issue. Today I’d like to dive into the topic of conflict by examining: Conflict […] Read More
StopMulti-tasking and Really Focus
Being a good multi-tasker used to be a complement until science proved that there is no such thing. This requires a great mind shift for most people, because our society has grown up believing we are saving time and being more productive when we are doing two things at once. Today I’d like to examine […] Read More
Follow Your Passion
What are passionate about? Have you thought about how you could make a living doing what inspires you? Do you know what inspires you? Today I’d like to challenge you in several ways: Find your passion and do it. I chose my college major by making a list of all the things I enjoyed doing. […] Read More
A Stewardship Mentality
I’d like to stretch your thinking about stewardship today. Go beyond the popular environmental persuasions to save the planet’s resources and typical discussions about being a good steward of your finances. These are very important, but I want to extend that thought. I’m suggesting a whole new mindset about nearly every aspect of your life. […] Read More
Decision Making Skills
Are you a quick decision maker? A wise decision maker? Being able to make the right decisions is a critical life skill because each decision you make has the potential to alter your life path, no matter how big or small you perceive that decision to be. It is worth your time, my friend, to […] Read More