How well do you work with others? A couple weeks ago, I attended a networking event in New York City. The whole weekend was a group of people working together to compile a memorable time for everyone. My good friend Don Yaeger and his wife, Jeanette, were the two main cogs and I would like […]
How are you planning and executing your goals? We all create goals for ourselves, sometimes on a daily basis. How do you go about following through with these goals? This #CJJblog is going to discuss how to deal with these goals that enter our lives. What percentage of your goals do you complete in full
How are you becoming a better leader? Becoming a better leader requires an abnormal amount of effort. Consistent, relentless effort is what it takes to become an outstanding leader. This week in my #CJJblog leadership series, we continue to talk about how to become a better leader and how we can improve every day. Below
Are you adapting? As we progress through time and our environment changes so frequently, it’s always important to adapt to what’s going on around us. Make an effort to be open to new thoughts, practices, and methods that may alter how you go about your daily life. If you fail to adapt to the ever-changing
Are you staying focused? In late February 2006, I was preparing my boys high school basketball team for the NY State Section V Class AA final. This was a couple weeks after the J-Mac game, so the media attention following the team was a bit extensive, to say the least. A local news channel in
How do you give back to others? Giving back is something that not only can help your professional career, but improve your mental state as well. I try to make a habit to giving back to others on a consistent basis. The more I learn about my favorite causes to give to (ex: Autism Up
Who have you reconnected with recently? The art of reconnecting starts with you. What is your daily plan for reconnecting and staying in touch with valuable people in your life? There should be a strategy in place and your execution of this strategy will be crucial on your path toward success. My strategy has allowed
There are many benefits to being a mentor; one of them being an improvement in your communication skills. Here are some ways that being a mentor can do just that: Flexibility. Because you become so close with your mentee, you can try out different tactics and see how well they work. With a large group,
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