When we think of leaders, we might be tempted to think of courageous and heroic figures. The leader is the person at the vanguard of the army, leading the charge and taking the brunt of any enemy attacks. That’s what it means to be a leader in comic books and films after all!

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It's all about skills in the modern world. It's never been more challenging to be a leader than it is today. Markets and entire industries are changing rapidly. For any leader to be successful, it's important to have the proper skills.

Many of these skills are evergreen. For example,...

Feeling anxiety is a part of life. Feelings of anxiousness can be positive or negative. Anxiety can prevent us from making poor decisions, but it can also constrain us in negative ways. Whether it's helpful or not, anxiety doesn't feel good. We feel helpless to control our emotions, but it's not...

Does life seem to be a struggle for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and frustrated much of the time? Do you wish you could experience something better? Fortunately, you can enjoy the exciting life you deserve.

Success is available to you despite challenging circumstances. It's important to...

Many of us, especially women, find it hard to be assertive. Passivity is often viewed as a form of politeness. We're raised to make others happy, even at our own expense.

The other end of the spectrum has its own unique set of challenges. Aggression isn't pleasing to others. Others are...

Do you find it difficult to be assertive and say "no" to people's requests? Especially our loved ones and people we respect. Since, there just aren't enough hours in the day to appease everyone, the art of saying "no" without hurting the feelings of others is an important skill to acquire.

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Everyone has times in their life when they feel inadequate and incompetent, but some of us feel that way more often than others. Many people are so busy putting themselves down they fail to thrive in life. They stop trying to learn and better themselves. They become discouraged and depressed. Do...

Life is a series of challenges to be managed. In between challenges, life can seem easy, but the next challenge is always on the way. When faced with too many challenges at once, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and to believe that you have more going on in your life than you can handle.

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Do you tell yourself that you’ll get started on your big plans at some future date? You can start a business after the kids graduate from college? Or, maybe you’ll just wait until Labor Day to begin your exercise program. We’ve all done it. There always seems to be a good reason...

Shame is similar to guilt, but more personal. You might feel guilty for stealing a TV last month,
but you might feel shame for being a thief. When you feel guilty, you feel bad about a particular
event. Shame is more pervasive and personal. You might feel shame for being a poor parent or
even being...

Even if you sincerely want to make positive changes in your life, success may elude you. Maybe you’re sabotaging yourself without realizing it. Maybe you’re skipping essential steps that would make your efforts pay off.

Find out what is holding you back from living the life you...

What are you doing right now? There’s never a better time than the present. Yes, right now!

Too often, we wait for the perfect time to start losing weight, build a business, save money, or have children. Time is constantly passing, and there’s no time to wait!

There’s...