How Leaders Can Develop Self-Worth

Posted on March 6, 2012 by LaRae Quy

Self-worth can be defined as understanding ourselves as “authentically strong.” We are talking about insight that gives us access to the real power that resides in each one of us—not something that is given to us by others.

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4 Simple Ways Leaders Can Follow Their True North

Posted on February 24, 2012 by LaRae Quy

Most of us are passive spectators in our life. We plan careers, retirement nest eggs, and vacations, but we do not plan our life. As a result, we don’t live our life on purpose.

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Leaders: What Does A Great Life Look Like?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by LaRae Quy

If we want to create a great life, we must first create the greatness in ourselves. Greatness is usually coined in terms of success, but what if winning isn’t everything? What if simply making the effort to win is the path to greatness?

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Do You Lead Your Own Life?

Posted on December 29, 2011 by LaRae Quy

We are all searching for answers. The moment we stop that search, we cease to be the leader of our own life. No matter what we do for a living, we are all entrepreneurs of our own ideas. The generation of ideas and answers to life’s questions is empowering. It helps us to identify and [...]

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On Leadership, Kim Kardashian, and Personal Values

Posted on November 17, 2011 by LaRae Quy

Remember the days when personal values were things we bragged about? We were proud to live by a set of standards—many of which were handed on by our grandparents. “The standards were grounded in an ethic of hard work and a spirit of generosity. It’s upsetting every time we read about a prominent figure that [...]

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Leaders: 3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of the Unknown

Posted on November 7, 2011 by LaRae Quy

Why do we fear the unknown? Success is achieved when we move into action, and often this requires us to move into the unknown. And yet, we all encounter those moments when moving forward seems scary and fills us with fear.

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The Key to Leadership Success: Give and You Shall Receive

Posted on September 19, 2011 by LaRae Quy

Successful leaders understand that the key to success is learning how to give if they hope to receive. The act of giving can be as small as a word of appreciation or a listening ear. It can also be something as large as concessions, gifts, or favors.

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