Yes and No: Strike the Right Balance to Improve Your Life

We all know “yes” men. They will kiss ass and do whatever it takes to advance in an organization meanwhile their work product is of a standard suitable for middle school and their social skills rival that of a tree slug.

Saying...

I quickly outline 10 books you should read, well actually 11 but 10 seems like a better number to put for a title;). The truth is there are numerous out there. The point you are at in your life can also have an impact on what resonates with you. But why should you read?

Research shows that ...

You can learn to motivate yourself from within when you learn all motivation is Internal!

As important as the notion that your only competition is yourself, so too is the concept that all your ability to motivate yourself is internal.

It’s amazing how many of us find our motivation from...

Communication Strategies for Success

Every successful relationship—be it professional or personal—is built on communication. Listen, nothing illuminates this concept more than a critical incident when lives are on the line. 

When you are communicating effectively, things run...

Managers vs. Leaders: What Separates the Two?

I have always been fascinated by this topic for a variety of reasons, largely because I spent over 20 years in both military and paramilitary organizations.

We’ve all known and been forced to work with managers, people who order us around and...

Confidence and Expertise vs. Overconfidence: What Happens When You Get Too Confident. Developing your leadership skills requires you to get very real with your own perception of your knowledge skills and abilities.

This is always something I think about around weapons handling for example....

Your connection to your primal side as a man has very profound benefits to your physical and mental well being.

Someone once said, “The worst thing to happen to a man is to become civilized.” 

No, that doesn’t mean that it’s terrible to be a productive member of...

How to pursue your passion, one which is true and will provide you with a lifetime of fulfilment, is the focus of this article.

So you’ve found something you love, something that gets you out of bed in the morning and has you feeling inspired throughout the day?

Congratulations!...

Navigating the pitfalls of raising kids with your EX is vitally important for the well being of your children.

Listen, having been both raised by divorced parents and raised my kids with my EX, I understand what challenges may potentially exist.

Being a parent is a tough job at the best of times,...