Leadership

Are you a leader who manages people? The answer can determine how effective you are as a leader. Employees aren’t robots. They’re people with feelings and emotions. Emotionally aware leaders balance the day-to-day work and their employees’ engagement. Their success is often a direct correlation with adaptable thinking. According to a report from the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psycholog y, the benefits emotional leaders receive in the workplace are higher emplo

Bill Clinton once said, "The price of doing the same old thing is far higher than the price of change." At the time, he was speaking about his actions as President of the United States. However, Clinton's words ring true in many professions. Although changing leadership may be stressful, it can actually provide more room for your organization to grow.  As the football season comes to a close, many teams will see a shuffle in coaches and players. Usually, this is looked upon

In my last blog post, I discussed how your emotions impact your physical health. Your body is an entire system of thought, that communicates with itself so it can heal from illness and injury. Right now I’d like to shed more light on how mental awareness and long term meditation not only impact your brain, but also your mental and physical performance. Studies reveal that meditation has an age-defying impact on the the brain. Those who commit to long-term meditation have mo

A little over a month ago, Nike and Jordan brand released their 2017 Black History Month (BHM) collection . The design is breathtaking, highlighted by a bold yet sleek blend of color and texture symbolizing strength, harmony, and unity. Why am I talking about shoes? Because for me, Nike’s annual BHM collection is a reminder of my personal mantra. This advice is what I pass on to my clients as well. I mentor some of the most elite people in the world, from CEOs to professional

For some of us, integrity is one of the highest of personal values . To speak our own truths, that come from within our open heart, is what allows us to continue our path toward self-realization. By practicing integrity in all that we say and do, we ensure that our greatest mission in life will be fulfilled. That mission is to bring our unique gifts and talents to an ever-receiving universe. Let me show you several ways you can remained focused and dedicated to your life’s mi

Mindfulness is often been seen as an exclusively female practice, because it fosters a less conflict-driven response to our emotions and our external world. As someone who teaches mindfulness to highly successful men- from CEOs to professional athletes- I’m here to tell you that such techniques can only strengthen your masculine identity. Some of the most elite individuals, from Steve Jobs to Kobe Bryant, actually credit their abundant success to the art of mindfulness. Here

Recently, I’ve talked about the  different ways your energy can emanate , particularly if you're in a leadership position. Today I’d like to discuss how masculine energy functions, and how it can work  for  and  against  you. Masculine energy can be a powerful force for good, a unique vibration that invigorates and enlivens everyone around you. However, some masculine energies can be misdirected, coaxed into servicing a winner-takes-all approach that is unsustainable in the

You don't always get a second chance at making a good first impression.  We’ve all heard that before. And that impression is formed in a very short amount of time. Seven seconds, to be exact. This sort of snap decision-making process is a prehistoric leftover from a time when quick situational judgments could mean the difference between life and death. And now the human brain is hardwired to make decisions in this manner. But, how long does it take to form a first impression?