motivation

Life Planning March 4, 2024

Battling Nameless Fears to Get Your Life Back

Fear makes a terrific short-term motivator. If a vehicle is careening toward you or a big branch snaps just behind you in a forest, the release of adrenaline[...]

Hannah Williamson

Leadership October 3, 2022

The Undervalued Zone of the Freedom Compass

Some tasks you don't enjoy or do well. But that can change with 4 strategies for developing your passion and proficiency for any kind of[...]

Michael Hyatt

Culture August 29, 2022

4 Reasons Company Culture Is Essential

Culture is a growth strategy, but it’s among the most underutilized. Here are 4 reasons it's essential to intentionally develop[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development July 11, 2022

Rescue Your Goals in 4 Simple Steps

If you’ve fallen behind on a goal you hoped to achieve, you’re in good company. You still have agency in this story. To rescue your goals, start by[...]

Michael Hyatt

Influence April 4, 2022

3 Ways to Inspire Your Team

If your team isn't buying in to your vision, your results will be lackluster. Here are 3 ways to make your vision inspiring to your[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership July 19, 2021

3 Benefits of Team Training

How do you equip top talent to do their best work? The best thing you can do is invest in the development of your[...]

Michael Hyatt

Productivity November 25, 2019

How to Get Out of That Funk

The easiest way to get out of that funk is to change your physiology. It's surprisingly easy and fast. Here’s a five-step[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development November 18, 2019

The Difference Between Trying and Doing

Trying and doing are two different things. Learning about this distinction is the key to success. Here's how you can do it for[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership November 28, 2017

Why Discomfort Is Good for You

Most of us embrace comfort and resist anything that may lead to discomfort. But discomfort is our friend, because it leads to[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership March 20, 2017

Are You Confusing Leadership and Control?

I am not the first person to make this observation, but it is worth repeating. Too often, I meet young leaders are frustrated because they can’t control[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership October 14, 2016

How to Regain Your Perspective After a Major Setback

Setbacks are inevitable. They make us stronger and develop our character. But only if we maintain our perspective and use them to grow. Here's[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development July 29, 2016

10 Practical Ways to Boost Your Energy Level

I would describe myself as a high-energy person. But I haven’t always been that way, and it’s certainly no accident. I am very deliberate about[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership May 4, 2016

7 Ways to Get Your Team to Take More Initiative

Self-starters who take action and get things done are essential to any effective organization. But what are you supposed to do if your teammates don’t show[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development February 26, 2016

How a Small Shift in Your Vocabulary Can Instantly Change Your Attitude

This past year I have noticed how my vocabulary impacts my attitude. Words have power. They impact others, of course, but they can also have an impact on us.[...]

Michael Hyatt

Personal Development December 4, 2014

What the Science of Goal Setting Tells Us about Accomplishing More of What Really Matters

I’m a big advocate of goal setting because I’ve personally benefited from it. But I’m also amazed how much the science of goal setting explains my[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership October 7, 2014

The Most Important Question a Leader Can Ask

Michael and I have been friends for well over a decade. When we met, he was already a good leader. But over the years I’ve watched him grow and become an[...]

johncmaxwell

Personal Development April 28, 2014

Are Your Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

Several years ago, we had an English Setter named Nelson. He was gentle and patient. He let our grandchildren pull his tail and climb all over him. He only had[...]

Michael Hyatt

Guest Post July 5, 2013

Are You Doing It Because You Love It Or for the Reward That Follows?

I am on sabbatical for the next few weeks. While I am gone, I have asked some of my favorite bloggers to stand in for me. This is a guest post by Lucille[...]

LucilleZimmerman

Publishing February 16, 2012

7 Steps to Launching Your Next Big Project

Launching anything new is tough. But the challenges are predictable. Here's how to take them on one at a time and[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership February 2, 2012

3 Actions You Can Take Now to Shift Your Emotional State

Your know that your emotions have a tangible impact on your results. But what can you do when you find yourself in a funk? Here are three[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership January 19, 2012

The Difference a Little Extra Effort Makes

Sometimes, success is simply a matter of making a little extra effort. When you do, it becomes the difference between success and[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership January 9, 2012

The Missing Ingredient in Most Goals

A clearly written goal is not enough. A carefully thought out action plan isn’t either. You need one additional[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership October 26, 2011

Never Waste a Good Crisis

Most people won’t change course until something traumatic happens that gets their attention. It happened to[...]

Michael Hyatt

Leadership October 25, 2011

Are You Living Your Own Dream or Someone Else’s?

Some people drift through life without a plan. Others end up living someone else's dream. You can avoid this unfortunate end by answering these three[...]

Michael Hyatt

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motivation

Battling Nameless Fears to Get Your Life Back

The Undervalued Zone of the Freedom Compass

4 Reasons Company Culture Is Essential

Rescue Your Goals in 4 Simple Steps

3 Ways to Inspire Your Team

3 Benefits of Team Training

How to Get Out of That Funk

The Difference Between Trying and Doing

Why Discomfort Is Good for You

Are You Confusing Leadership and Control?

How to Regain Your Perspective After a Major Setback

10 Practical Ways to Boost Your Energy Level

7 Ways to Get Your Team to Take More Initiative

How a Small Shift in Your Vocabulary Can Instantly Change Your Attitude

What the Science of Goal Setting Tells Us about Accomplishing More of What Really Matters

The Most Important Question a Leader Can Ask

Are Your Beliefs Keeping You Stuck?

Are You Doing It Because You Love It Or for the Reward That Follows?

7 Steps to Launching Your Next Big Project

3 Actions You Can Take Now to Shift Your Emotional State

The Difference a Little Extra Effort Makes

The Missing Ingredient in Most Goals

Never Waste a Good Crisis

Are You Living Your Own Dream or Someone Else’s?