Are You Cheating on Your Purpose? by Dr. Sandra Moaney-Wright

Are You Cheating On Your Purpose? (Image: Businessman by ocean)

While attending church this past Sunday, I was challenged by the minister’s topic: “Having Vision with your Pain”. The minister went on to talk about writing your vision down and making it plain (Habakkuk 2:1, King James Version Bible). Vision involves deliberate expectations. Of course, most of us realize that.…

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Ready to Be the Boss? You are if you demonstrate this quality.

Ever admire the boss? He sets his hours and delegates unpleasant tasks. She gets considerably more vacation time than anyone else. He attends all the important meetings—nothing happens without his approval. She determines your promotion! If only I could be the boss. You can, if you demonstrate this quality.  …

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Poised for Leadership: Administrative Support Professionals Can Transition To Greater Roles

Ever wonder who’s really running the organization? It’s often not who you think.  Just as Dorothy discovered a fastidious, but unknown, man working behind the scenes to create the all-powerful Wizard of Oz, behind every high-powered CEO, there’s an equally powerful Administrative Support Professional–pulling levers, turning switches and making the…

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Are You Committed? Discover 7 Signs that Reveal Your Commitment Level.

A commitment is only priority when you decide to honor it, no matter what. If you find yourself breaking a commitment regularly, ask yourself: Why am I doing this? Did I promise because I’m afraid of disapproval? Am I agreeing to something just because everyone else is? Those are not good…

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Difficult Relationship? Love Forward.

“I’m done–I will not this behavior any longer!” We’ve all been at the end of our rope at some point with the challenging people in our lives. We have decided—they need to change, or else…   If Mr. Difficult Spouse is rude one more time, I’ll… If Mrs. Difficult Boss…

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Finish Your Work.

Everyone gets tired. Even Jesus became weary at times. What! Yes, even Jesus the Son of God, experienced fatigue. We can all relate. We may love the actual job, but not enjoy all the people we have to deal with to get the job done.   Jesus experienced this too.…

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Has Your Hope Been Deferred? Use this strategy.

Has something been deferred in your life? What is “it”? Is “it” the excess pounds you just can’t seem to shed; the promotion always beyond your reach; the “you can’t do that—it’s not feasible” dream. If you really want “it”, use this principle: Effort.   You’ll get “it” if you…

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Find Your Vision (Part 3): Expand Your Vision.

So, you’re ready to expand your vision. Now that you’ve identified your passion, focused your time and energies on fueling it and sown seeds of faith, surely success is just around the corner because you’re working your plan, right? Not necessarily. There is one more piece needed to complete the…

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Find Your Vision (Part 2): Work Your Vision.

Do what you love to do and make a living at it too! This may sound overly simplistic, but it’s a step many people neglect to take when trying to transition into a vocation they love. If you want to start doing what you love to do, then start doing…

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Find Your Vision–6 Signs You Are Not Operating in Your Passion

Horns beep furiously at the speeding compact, zipping in and out of traffic, carelessly ignoring the traffic signals and the safety of the unfortunate drivers in its wake. “I can’t believe I’m late again!” Lizzie fumes as she finally screeches to a halt in the parking space, furthest from the…

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