Gratitude Is A Choice
About 3 years ago, I was picking up my then four-year-old son from daycare. As I usually do, I greeted him with the question, "How was your [...]
The Happiness Formula
Many people believe a positive mindset is only achievable as a result of the circumstances life provides them. They think that they will feel more positive when they reach their goals - when they get the [...]
What’s the Recipe for Your Leadership Secret Sauce?
Guest blogger, Lindsay Stevenson, CPA, CGMA, shares her perspective on how to cultivate your own unique leadership style. Lindsay is the VP of Finance & Tax at 1st Financial Bank USA and a recent graduate [...]
How Can You Simplify Complex Decisions?
Recently, I turned down a very good business opportunity. The opportunity presented unlimited long-term growth potential. With exceptional people who are leaders in their field. People who share my vision and values. The work provided a [...]
Do You Know You Are A Robot?
How many times in your life have you identified something you wanted to improve about yourself? We think about improvement a lot. About personal change. We hope for change. We want [...]
Is It Time To Give Up Some Control?
I have a confession to make. I can be a bit of a control freak. In addition to "control freak," I've been called a perfectionist, Type A, "particular"al¦the list could go on, but I'm going to [...]
Your Personal Goals Are Not Enough
People who set goals achieve more than those who do not. That may sound obvious, I know. We know goals are important. And we all remember those times when we achieved an important goal. You [...]
What to Do When a Negative Emotion Takes Over
I am sitting at a red light at an intersection a block from my house. The light turns green. I notice a family walking into the cross walk. Then a car speeds through the intersection. [...]
The Secret Success Weapon
The first decade of my career, I mistakenly believed I could obtain better results by pushing myself to my limits. I directed nearly all of my energy towards whatever professional goal [...]
Feedback Empowers
At Intend2Lead, we believe in the power of feedback. We believe that each of us needs feedback to thrive as a leader. When you become intentional about soliciting and utilizing feedback, you foster trust in your [...]