People Genius Made Simple

“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”  Winnie-the-Pooh

People genius made simple.

Be kind, or be quiet is my personal motto.

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“Nice Problem to Have”

Do you ever get in a mental state where you forget how thankful you could be? Life had been a bit stressful for me. I decided to pack my bags and drive to San Antonio for the weekend. I stopped at a fabulous designer discount mall on the way.

I walked into one of the designer shops, Prada, to buy a wallet. As I was chatting with the clerk, I mentioned I was deciding between their wallet and two other designer wallets. He looked at me and said, “Nice problem to have.”

I stopped in my tracks and started smiling from ear-to-ear. Those four words brought me back to a state of gratitude.

Life a bit stressful? I get to go shopping. I get to drive to a great city for a getaway. I’ve got great health. I love my work. And the list goes on.

Wow. It made me think of people who are having health issues. People who have lost loved ones. I thought of people who do not have a roof over their head or food to eat. I bet they would trade their stress for mine any day.

“Nice problem to have” is my reality check every time I see my new wallet. Gratitude is a great attitude!

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Make Someone’s Day Today

“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.”  Mary Kay Ash, Mary Kay Inc.

Regardless of your title and industry, you are in the people business. I agree with Mary Kay, everybody wants to feel important. Don’t you? I certainly do.

How do you currently make people feel important in your presence? Is it by smiling and knowing their name? Is it by exhibiting common courtesy which does not appear to be common today?

Do you hold the door open for others? Or are you so busy you unintentionally let the door slam in their face? Intentionally or unintentionally has the same impact on how people feel.

What one simple behavior can you begin today to make someone feel important?

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Live Your Greatness Today! Insight 15

Smile more!

Relax more!

Laugh more!

Love more!

Hug more!

Please enjoy this glorious, priceless and precious gift of today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

Big huge hug!

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Live Your Greatness Today! Insight 14

Our daily choices - each and every one - count.

The life you want is possible. I promise.

Your choices define you, not your DNA or environment. I know.

Live from the greatness that is already within you.

Believe in your greatness. I do!

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Live Your Greatness Today! Insight 13

We are far more powerful than imaginable.

Be conscious of all your communications and interactions – however small – they impact the environment.

Everything communicates. There are NO neutral actions.

Be the burst of light. You are needed more than ever!

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Live Your Greatness Today! Insight 12

Endings are just new beginnings. Enjoy the new chapter. Create a fabulous and fulfilling story of adventure.

If I had not shattered my head on the glass ceiling at Exxon that ended a skyrocketing career, I would not have attended Harvard. If I had not graduated from Harvard, I would not have entered the field of organizational development and coaching for a great start-up. If the company had now been bought out by Aetna I would not have started my own business. While I must admit, I did not readily embrace the endings; each and every ending launched me to living a greater life.

Are there any endings you are resisting? Consider letting go and enjoy the ride.

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Live Your Greatness Today! Insight 11

Be grateful and appreciative for all you do have.

Stop all forms of grumbling and complaining which stifles energy, creativity, spirit and thriving.

I am grateful I have a computer. I am grateful I get to serve. I am grateful I have fingers that type. I am grateful I have eyes that can see. I am grateful I know how to read and write. I am grateful I get listen to great music as I type. I am grateful I have a desk and chair.

I am grateful for you!

What are you grateful for?

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