by CJ McClanahan | May 18, 2023 | Blog
Could it be that we’re not a society of crazies, after all? People hold the door for me all the time. For a while, I thought that it was because I looked like a celebrity. However, the more I watch others, it’s clear that we are a society of “door-holders”. And...
by CJ McClanahan | May 11, 2023 | Blog
Though uncomfortable, “no” could be one of your best tools for a peaceful life. Many years ago, I scheduled a meeting with one of my mentors to ask an important favor. After a few pleasantries, I laid out the case for my appeal telling him that I didn’t...
by CJ McClanahan | May 4, 2023 | Blog
“To know and not to do is really not to know.” – Stephen Covey I’ve reminded audiences of this truth hundreds of times in my career. Unfortunately, I haven’t always embraced and learned from its message. Too often, I put down a book and think, “Wow, I can’t wait to...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network just released the 2023 World Happiness Report. The report identifies eight key areas that directly impact happiness and well-being: physical and mental health human relationships (in the family, at work and in the...
by CJ McClanahan | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog
We’ve been told many times by professional growth “gurus” (guilty as charged), that we should live a life with no limits. I’m fully on board with one interpretation of this message – You shouldn’t place limits on your future abilities just because you’ve never...