Thank God it’s Monday,

I recently came across an inspiring article about leadership. We know that leadership appears in many forms and styles, but perhaps no more important than at home.

Stony Brook College former AD, Jim Fiore, came up with a new idea: the brown bag approach.

Looking for new and innovative ways to inspire his family, he started writing quotes on his son lunch bag. He knows as a leader of young people, that the thoughts we fill our heads with have a big influence on our attitudes and behaviors.

Looking for ways to empower his son with strong and noble thoughts, the lunch bag quickly became the talk of the school. The lunch bag became so popular, that his friends couldn’t wait for lunch period; not because of the food, but rather for the next empowering thought.

What can you do to empower your teams? What new and innovative ways can you come up with to lead your family or team to reach new heights? When people are inspired, they are more enthusiastic and hopeful about the future. They are more productive and better at problem solving. Collectively, they feel like there is nothing they can’t achieve.

Your team, family and communities are looking to be inspired and led. They are waiting for a leader to show up with a vision that is clearly articulated.

Practice the 3 C’s: Creative, Consistent and Clear.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

In a world so divided it is not uncommon to be vilified for speaking your mind. It seems that we have lost decency and respect for those with different opinions. Instead of considering different viewpoints many choose to become offended by those with who think differently. Social media is a major contributor to this cultural shift. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others have become a place where people troll your newsfeed looking to argue or criticize.

If you are someone who becomes easily ruffled by every comment or feel slighted, why would you participate on these sites? More importantly, you will never find peace engaging at that level.

It is important to be polite and considerate, but in the end, does it really matter? You are likely not going to change opinions, so why try?

I encourage you to periodically take stock of your social media accounts. That means you should go through your account and unfriend/unfollow those who are neither respectful nor kind. What’s the value in allowing toxic people to troll you? Get rid of them, unfriend/unfollow them today.

In the end do they really matter?

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God it’s Monday,

As you begin to implement your plan for the New Year, be mindful that those who think and act audaciously experience the best results.

Being audacious is being bold. It is acting and thinking bigger than ever before. Thinking big requires the same energy as thinking small, so why wouldn’t you think big?

Have the courage and belief that you can’t fail. That anything is possible, because it is! The only thing holding you back from experiencing massive success this year is your ability to be audacious.

Dare to dream big. What do you have to lose?

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,

Thank God It’s Monday,

We live in a world now that provides everyone with a platform to express themselves openly and freely. There are a multitude of opportunities to engage with those who disagree with us. Unfortunately, far too often the way we communicate is using volatile and incendiary words. If someone doesn’t agree with us we feel the need to attack them.

If we can learn to be kind and respectful with those who differ with us, we can have much greater influence. When we attack others it results in that person becoming defensive. Feelings become hurt and dialogue shuts down. How does this serve them or us?

We have to avoid falling into the trap of our current culture. We are better than that. When faced with a disagreement ask yourself, how would I feel? What can I learn from their point of view? How can I make my point without becoming emotional?

It is said that those who become emotional lack the intellectual capacity to engage in conversation based on fact and logic.

If you want to experience great relationships, be influential and have less stress then be the kindest person you know.

Would you rather be right or kind? Is it more important to win an argument or lose a friend?

Think about the most successful people you know. I guarantee they are great communicators that speak kindly.

Live inspired, be abundant and fulfill your destiny,