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Writing your goals down is only step one. You need a lot more than a piece of paper to make sure you actually meet them. It doesn’t matter if they’re your life goals, career goals or relationship goals, YOU are the only one who can guarantee that they actually come true. I know it seems […]

These days, life is full of distractions. It takes a lot of self-discipline to focus on what you need to do without getting sidetracked. But sometimes, self-discipline doesn’t come easily. It really takes knowing yourself and what tricks work for you. These nine tips are great places to start when it comes to boosting your […]

How successful are you at motivating your team? Motivation is a huge part of leadership. It provides the allure that makes people want to follow you and work with you. If you can’t motivate people, you can’t lead them. But you see, not everybody gets motivated the same way. While one team member in the […]

There are too many people out there who don’t set clear goals for themselves. Without goals, the direction in which you take your life will be blurry– goals help you determine where you should focus your efforts, and how they can work together to help you achieve your dreams. But not everyone who sets goals […]

What makes a great leader? People have been asking this question for years, but there’s no simple answer. A great leader in one situation may not be a great leader in another situation. Still, there are some general traits a leader needs to have in any circumstances. This infographic shows eight of them. Think about […]

On this day in 1790, we lost one of the most important and influential leaders our country has ever seen: Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin had a crucial role in America’s development. Many Americans know more about Franklin than they do about most American presidents– and he was never even president! His inventions and scientific discoveries […]