Posts Tagged With ‘ mindset ’

In the world of business, being a leader is all about making sound business decisions and achieving success for the company, right? While this may be true to some extent, the most successful leaders today are those who put their employees first. This means creating a work culture that revolves around the needs of the employees, as opposed to just the success of the company. In this blog post, we will explore what it means to be a human-centric leader and why it matters in today’s fast-paced business world. Empathy is a key trait. A human-centric leader is someone who prioritizes the well-being... Continue Reading

Protect your peace. I’m sure you’ve always been aware that having a peaceful life is important but you might have felt it was a luxury you couldn’t afford. When you feel like you are always running around, looking for things to fix or handle, chances are, you need to take time to protect your peace. … Read More about Effective Ways to Protect Your Peace The post Effective Ways to Protect Your Peace appeared first on Made You Smile Back. Originally Published on https://madeyousmileback.com/ Continue Reading

Young Creative Male and Female are Organizing a Mood Board on a Wall of Their Cool Office Loft. Pictures Represent Future Motion Video. Colleagues are Working and Discussing the Project. Sunny Day. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1″ /> Leadership is often associated with being in charge, making decisions, and setting direction for a... Continue Reading

This past weekend, I embraced immense gratitude, celebrating all that I am thankful for in the present moment. As I felt my heart open to receive the unconditional love available to me, it truly felt like love flooded every cell in my body. This mindset of embracing immense gratitude filled my heart with such love, joy, and peace. I took in every moment spent with family. Every smile, laugh and hug. As I hiked the Brandywine Trail in Pennsylvania, I soaked in the beauty of God’s creation in nature. I recognized I could have this feeling and connection daily if I chose to see it. The key is... Continue Reading

Happy Friday! It’s that time of the week again when I share another Tip of the Week video with you. Today’s video is all about managing stress mindfully. As we all know, stress can be overwhelming and negatively impact our mental and physical health. That’s why I believe it’s important to understand how we are wired and how we can use mindfulness to rewire our brains. In this video, I discuss how you can build your “mindful muscle” and tap into the wiser parts of your brain to mindfully respond to life’s challenges rather than reacting impulsively. Using these skills can improve... Continue Reading

Double exposure of elegant businessman and modern busines city with towers and skyscrapers ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/113275079_s.jpg?fit=650%2C390&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/113275079_s.jpg?fit=800%2C480&ssl=1″ /> Being an effective leader is a constant challenge that requires daily dedication and self-reflection. As owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, we have to make tough decisions every day that can impact not only our businesses but also the... Continue Reading

This week I encourage you to prioritize your mental and emotional health. How can you foster a state of being that is helpful to your overall health? It’s not selfish; it’s necessary. The demands of work and managing personal responsibilities can weigh you down. Other times you can glide through the challenges seamlessly. Why is that? We are affected not only by our life challenges but by all those around us—the collective energy. Living aware of how you feel mentally, emotionally, and physically is vital to peak performance in all aspects of your life. This week I encourage you to... Continue Reading

During our life, the growth and change we experience as a result of personal development can require us to come out of our comfort zone. It is in this unknown, the unfamiliar, that we may experience apprehension, doubt, and fears. It is also here that self-exploration and meditation can help us live in awareness to see that what we experience can assist us in moving toward what we desire to experience in life, like peace, fulfillment, and happiness. The challenge is trusting in the process and trusting the journey into the unknown. How do we find comfort in this fact? Our relationship with the... Continue Reading

Take a moment for mindful reflection and contemplate this quote: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” by Charles Dederich Let’s add a mindful twist, shall we? I encourage you to take a moment and notice what is currently on your mind. What has your attention at this moment? Are you contemplating something that has already occurred? Are you dwelling on something that has not occurred yet? Are you right here right now- living in this present moment? Remember, try not to judge yourself or criticize yourself. Just see what is…. Observe. Now, bring your awareness to your... Continue Reading

It’s hard to believe you can run into a successful executive who is 180 off the mark on a certain topic. I once had a client company who was struggling with the aftermath of undergoing a rapid campaign of acquisitions. Eighteen months into post-merger activities they were hemorrhaging money. My job was to reassess certain alignment issues and evaluate immediate changes to stop the bleeding. As a result of a SWAT Team-like blitz through the company, I was sensing a disconnect with one of the key executives. He was their CIO. He and I just couldn’t seem to get on the same page. Now I’ve... Continue Reading