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Each of us seems to be on an eternal quest to change other people. Be it political or personal, we seem to always think we know what is best for everyone else, and that best is not how they currently act or what they think. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the political arena where politicians not only try to retain the support of those who have voted for them (i.e., think...

Major change is almost impossible to manage alone, that’s why leaders turn to others for insight and guidance during times of massive change. They know that taking the right action quickly can prevent a stressful situation from getting worse and in fact may surprise them by turning into unexpected success. I’ve had the chance to come alongside thousands of leaders over the last twenty...

When we feel stuck in our lives it's important to take stock of what is going on and find out if there is something we are doing or not doing that is keeping us stuck. Sometimes the situation is out of our control, and we need to look within to find the patience required to wait with equanimity until things move forward again. Many times, though, we can find the source of our stagnation in...

Have you ever wondered why we love stories so much? I mean, really……here in America…..we LOVE stories. As kids we cannot wait for bedtime stories or story time at school. As adults, we flock to go to the movies, DVR our favorite programs on TV, and buy the DVD’s that we love the most. But why? Why do stories capture our attention at such a high level? I think it’s...

Coaching or Counseling- What’s the difference? By Dwight Bain A common area of confusion for people helpers these days is in making the determination between coaching or counseling. Both are important skills that can bring transformational life change to clients however they are not the same. More and more professionals are hearing about the growing profession of life coaching and may want...

The other day I was driving to the mall. In order to get there I had to drive through a less desirable section of town (to use a euphemism). As I was waiting at a red light, two of the local residents crossed the street in front of me. Both were unkempt, unshaven and wore torn clothes that looked like they had not been in a washer for some time. You could tell by their walk that they...