The Time to Prosper

October 18, 2010 by Amy Anderson · 3 Comments 

Why now is the best time for creating your most successful future.

OK, first let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room: the recession. We’re in one. It’s frustrating and sometimes scary. Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get to the real issue: you.

You are where you are today because of your choices. Sure, recessions, layoffs and stock tumbles have happened before and will happen again. Jobs end. Recessions come and go. Life happens. And it isn’t always easy. But what you must understand if you want to thrive while everyone else around you is floundering is that you have choices and those choices create your reality. Read more

Joy on the Job

May 13, 2009 by Amanda Gore · Leave a Comment 

Amanda Gore

Amanda Gore

In a fearful economy, the best leaders bring positive emotions to work. 

Everyone is terrified of the “R” words: recession, reorganization and rescue. They are on our minds and constantly in the news—and they put fear into our hearts. All that fear bubbling around reminds me of Scooby-Doo saying “ruh roh” when things go wrong. Too many people are allowing a sense of “ruh roh” to dominate their work and personal lives and affect them negatively. Read more