by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Personal Smarts
Deep into your Monday morning routine, you are silently grumbling, “Where is Martha? We’ve got a major project to complete and present at the end of the week.” Magically, your phone rings with the missing Martha on the line. Martha is not so cheery; her call is...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 16, 2009 | Personal Smarts
Myth: You Don’t Need Goals To Be Happy or Successful. Reality: The Road to Happiness and Success is Paved With Goals! More than anything else, people seek happiness. And, while happiness itself is sought for its own sake, goals such as health, beauty, spiritual...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 1, 2009 | Personal Smarts
Withheld news feels like bad news. Even perfect families hit a few potholes along the way. We adults often attempt a classic cover-up—at all costs, keep bad news from the kids. Sometimes, even our spouse or partner. The reality is, family members have extrasensory...
by bookshepherd_admin | May 1, 2009 | Personal Smarts
What happens when you work at a job you feel indifferent about…or even hate? How about the manager who has to oversee you? When I deal with workplace issues that evolve around attitude, productivity and turnover, I can guarantee you there’s someone is there who...