When I ask people one on one why they aren’t setting goals, they have the same answers all over the country: “I don’t have time.” “I am busy.” “I don’t know how.”

In organizations, there seems to be a remarkable gap between the leader’s perception of the effectiveness of their communication and the team’s. Here are seven elements think about in terms of closing the leadership communication gap.

Everyone is looking for the magic pill of happiness. I want to share with you what I believe to be one of the keys of living an amazing life, and it all boils down to one word: learning.

Love is supposed to bring you up and make your life better, not worse! Here are six scary signs that tell you that you are in the wrong relationship, and if you see many of these you need to get the heck out and find someone else.

How does a leader motivate their team? It seems like a puzzle to many leaders, and they just don’t know how. What is the magic? Having worked with hundreds of companies, here is what I believe to be the magic of motivating employees:

Where are the ideas? I just know they are there. They are available and abundant. So how can you get and stay more creative?

How can I get and stay motivated in times like these? First, here is the bad news: It is not easy; it’s hard. Now, here is the good news: It can be done.

About 10 years ago, on a night that is burned in my memory, my wife passed away suddenly at the age of fifty. I was 54 years old and became a widower overnight.

What can we do about all the violence and negativity in the world? What can I do about it? What can you do about it? There is something small you can do.

There are individuals in the world who say, “Well, of course, it is very negative world. You can’t just put your head in the sand. I mean, wars do happen.” Yes, I know, but there is also beauty and magnificence in the world. So let me give you some suggestions on how to be more optimistic and upbeat and positive. You can decide.