Do What Your Future Self Will Thank You For
If you are in your 20’s or younger, today’s topic might be a stretch for your imagination, but you are exactly the age that will benefit the most from this exercise. You may have heard an older person say that their past feels like it happened to someone else…that they were a different person then. […] Read More
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
By John C. Maxwell It’s been over 20 years since Failing Forward was first published, and “failing forward” is still a popular phrase used in business and education circles today. And for good reason. It’s a hopeful word picture of someone tripping, or stumbling, yet still making progress toward their goal. The main theme: “The […] Read More
Maybe/Someday Lists
Most everyone is familiar with the value of making daily to do lists, but today I’d like to explore a type of to do list that might seem counterproductive at first glance but is actually a great productivity tool worth utilizing. I’m talking about the concept of the Maybe/Someday List that David Allen promotes in […] Read More
Avoid Information Overload with Capturing Systems
Stress! That’s what you can have, my friend, when in a situation where you have a lot of information flowing toward you. You have to do something with it as it comes in and put it where you can find it when you need it. Dave Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” says that […] Read More
Cultivate the Power of a Positive Mindset
The power in positive thinking is certainly not a new topic. Biblical teachings reference to “think on these things…” and list positive ideas to focus our mind upon. In the beginning of the 20th century the idea gained scientific attention, and studies were done that showed there is more to positive thoughts than just “feeling […] Read More
Are You Using Your Device Calendar Daily?
The great thing about utilizing your phone calendar is that it is typically always close at hand. So, are you taking advantage of this tool to make your life run more smoothly? If not, I’d like to persuade you, my friend, to take another look at: Use it daily. To benefit from this tool, it […] Read More
Accept the Challenge:
101 Strategies for Personal Success By William P. Abram At Launch Leadership Development we are constantly researching, reading, and mining for great leadership and personal development materials that will benefit you, our digital family. Today’s blog features a book review on “Accept the Challenge 101 Strategies for Personal Success” by William P. Abram. First let […] Read More
The Art of an Apology
Do you know someone who is unable to admit they are wrong or made a mistake? What about a person who cannot forgive and holds grudges? They are very difficult to be around, are they not? The ability to make and accept an apology is a sign of strength, compassion, and humility. It is a […] Read More
Leading with a Shepherd’s Heart
If you have not had a position of leadership yet, no worries…you will! Are you an older sibling? Babysitter? Coach? Parent? Group leader? How would you describe your leadership style? There are many styles of leadership, and I have to say I have read a lot of leadership books and tried quite a few leadership […] Read More
The Art of Saying NO: A lesson in Polite Refusal
“Do you mind staying late and helping me finish this project?” “Can I borrow $20 until Friday?” Questions like these would often throw me in a whirl of emotions from frustration to anger to guilt to resignation, all because I tend to be a people-pleaser and did not know how to say NO. If you […] Read More