Martin Luther King’s Nobel Cause
Martin Luther King’s path to the Nobel Peace Prize took him to several countries and included encounters with J. Edgar Hoover, and the founders of the[...]
timcavanaugh
Personal Development
timcavanaugh
Hiring Diversity Makes You Smarter
“How could we have been so stupid?” The question was posed by none other than John F. Kennedy in the aftermath of the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco, the a failed[...]
Larry Wilson
What Martin Luther King Jr. Teaches Leaders Today
Seeking a working definition of leadership is one thing, but seeking examples of defining leaders can be more valuable. We embrace the familiar adage, “more[...]
chriswilliamson
The Science of Partnership and Success
Before starting Praxis, Isaac Morehouse needed an investor. He didn’t need an investment of money or of time. He didn’t need a website built, a curriculum[...]
Erin Wildermuth
3 of History’s Great Power Couples
History affords countless examples of great leaders made greater by the inspiration of a spouse. Of course, there are also plenty of seemingly successful[...]
thomaskidd
How Differences with Your Spouse Can Make Your Marriage Stronger
I hear this all the time: “My husband or wife doesn’t understand me. We are so different. We don’t really have anything in common. How can we make this[...]
Michael Hyatt
Confessions of a Reluctant Goal Setter
I have a confession to make. It’s that time of year again: Everyone is talking about setting goals, New Year’s resolutions, and how this year is finally[...]
Gail Hyatt
Your Best Year Ever, Without the Resolutions
If you are late to the game in making your New Year’s resolutions, I have an idea for you: Don’t do it. New Year’s resolutions may be as old as the[...]
Michael Hyatt
The Secret Power of Wasting Time
Studies show that most New Year’s resolutions flop a month or less after we make them. Gyms all over the country are banking on it. They have far less[...]
Jeremy Lott
From Babylon to Self-Betterment
Are you making a New Year's resolution this year? It's quite likely you are, as surveys conducted in recent years show that something like 40 percent of[...]
EvanMcElravy
10 Rules to Read More Books This Year
One New Year’s resolution I frequently hear from people is that they want to read more books. Makes sense if you consider reading a key component of personal[...]
Joel J. Miller
4 Rules for Strategic Givers
It's likely that your company logo is sitting in the bottom of some landfill. Likely, that is, if you're among the majority of business leaders who try to woo[...]
johnruhlin
The Real Economy of Gift-Giving
Exchange and gift-giving have been a part of everyday human behavior since the dawn of mankind. So, it should be no surprise that these activities are also[...]
thomaspearson
What Ebenezer Scrooge Can Teach Us About Generosity
Pettiness is a word that is on the way out. Google Books shows its usage down sharply since the middle of the 1960s, and many people have a hard time getting a[...]
Jeremy Lott
One Easy Self-Assessment for True Success
One key for designing the future we desire is self awareness. A study study by Cornell University and Green Peak Partners found it was the single greatest[...]
Joel J. Miller
5 Tragic Losses Caused by ‘Someday Syndrome’
“You have Parkinson's Disease,” said the doctor. It was September 22, 2011—the day before my 46th birthday. While not usually fatal, Parkinson's[...]
RayEdwards
Are You a Pilot or a Passenger in Your Own Life?
Imagine you’re in a sailboat on the open ocean. You have a map and, after looking at several different options, you decide where you would like to go. Now[...]
Michael Hyatt
Why Discomfort Is Good for You
Most of us embrace comfort and resist anything that may lead to discomfort. But discomfort is our friend, because it leads to[...]
Michael Hyatt
Goal-Winning Strategies of 3 Top Athletes
Few of us run races at the Olympics or score touchdowns in the NFL. But we all play a metaphorical sport in our professional and personal lives. Simply put: we[...]
marcusbrotherton
How Celebration Fuels Achievement
“Positivity” tops my Strengths Finder test. So I like to celebrate—often. But does celebration fuel progress? Will it produce greater results? From my[...]
Stu McLaren
Pilgrims’ Progress: The Real Thanksgiving Story
Many extended families will gather this Thanksgiving in the biggest home of the brood; take their places under that roof, around long tables; have each member[...]
Jeremy Lott
The Surprising Power of Thank You
“Thank you.” These are two words that have the power to transform our health, happiness, performance, and success. Research tells us grateful[...]
JonGordon
How to Maximize Your Conversations This Holiday Season
We are entering the holiday season, and that means a lot of great things: fun memories, good food, goofing off. But it might mean some awkward, uncomfortable[...]
Michael Hyatt
Inside the Surprising New Science of Gratitude
It is easier to be thankful during Thanksgiving. The name alone inspires a sense of appreciation. Mix that general feeling with turkey, good wine, family, and[...]
Erin Wildermuth