by Kerry Siggins | Aug 6, 2020 | Challenge Yourself, Leadership, Positive Living, Self confidence
When asked recently to name the one attribute CEOs will need most to succeed in the turbulent times ahead, Michael Dell, the CEO of Dell, Inc., replied, “I would place my bet on curiosity.” Curiosity is the keen desire to learn or know something. It’s the basic...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 26, 2020 | Accomplishing Something, Challenge Yourself, Positive Living, Self confidence, Work Hard
Aligning your work with personal purpose is an integral part of being fulfilled at work. In fact, it’s often advised to “do what you love; turn your passion into your work!” Despite its feel-good intent, it’s not great counsel. “Passion is not something you...
by Kerry Siggins | Dec 23, 2017 | Accomplishing Something, Avoid Complacency, Challenge Yourself, Self confidence
Human nature drives us to avoid situations that feel scary; fear and anxiety overwhelm and we hunker down, looking for relief from uncomfortable feelings. Yet, to reach our full potential, we must overcome the instinctual urge to fight or flight and challenge...
by Kerry Siggins | Jul 13, 2017 | Accomplishing Something, Challenge Yourself, Positive Living, Self confidence
Whether you are a leader, manager, or employee who wants to be a high performer, there is almost nothing more important than creating more time to think. It may seem next to impossible in this fast-paced, constantly-plugged-in world, but it must be a priority if...
by Kerry Siggins | Jun 14, 2017 | Accomplishing Something, Avoid Complacency, Challenge Yourself, Self confidence, Work Hard
A Promotion is not given; it is earned. There is nothing more important to remember than this statement when you are looking to grow within your organization. If you are being passed up for promotions, there is a reason why. Rather than blame your “playing favorites”...
by Kerry Siggins | May 24, 2017 | Accountability, Challenge Yourself, Power of Being Uncomfortable, Self confidence
We all screw up. Finding a person who hasn’t made a big mistake is like finding a purple unicorn bathing in a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow; it won’t happen. And if you have yet to royally screw up, don’t worry, you will. It’s bound to happen; you haven’t fully...