Category Archives: Success

Why Success Breeds Failure

Posted on October 5, 2011 by drmimi

Nothing breeds success like success, goes the saying. Failure and its lessons are a terrific way to gain some success. Success has its lessons as well, but they are harder to learn because, well, we are too busy basking in … Continue reading →

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Women and Leadership

Posted on July 2, 2011 by drmimi

Women are still behind men for top leadership positions but have strengths that our male counterparts do not have.  However, women tend to be more reactive than proactive so here are some “to dos” that will help. Build relationships: build … Continue reading →

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Are You Swimming Upstream?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by drmimi

   It is interesting to find that the expression “to swim upstream” is a metaphor for going against prevailing opinion. When we think of salmon swimming upstream back to their place of birth, we see it as an enormous undertaking … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Your Resolutions

Posted on January 20, 2011 by drmimi

It is a New Year, filled with resolutions to exercise more, eat healthier, and have a more positive lifestyle. Saying it is easy. Doing it is hard. Here are some tips that can help: Write a specific, detailed, realistic plan … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for Prickly People:

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drmimi

1. Consider your response to rights vs. needs vs. wants. 2. Stick to issues and behaviors. 3. Say what you mean in specific terms (we can’t read minds). 4. Avoid debate. 5. Establish emotional boundaries (standards of behavior). 6. Invite … Continue reading →

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Serving Others

Posted on December 15, 2010 by drmimi

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Achieving the Impossible

Posted on October 19, 2010 by drmimi

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Achievement

Posted on June 28, 2010 by drmimi

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Seven Attributes of Successful Leaders

Posted on November 11, 2009 by drmimi

I have been studying leadership for many years and have been fortunate enough to meet and work with some very good leaders. There are some attributes that seem to be constant. They include: 1. Successful leaders are determined. They have … Continue reading →

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