By this point, we’ve likely all heard the famous Kevin Durant quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard,” and while there’s no disputing the truth of that statement, it seems to be missing something. There are plenty of ways we can stand out in our day-to-day life – at work, at…
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The Four R’s of an Olympian Mindset
The 2016 Summer Olympics are a reminder that the ability to bounce back from setbacks is a key characteristic of top performers. Dale Carnegie said, “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Here are four…
The “Spark” That Ignites Your Fire
What is that magic “spark” that motivates people? Is it a new job title? A pay increase? The answer may surprise you. Read this thought-provoking research fresh off the press from Harvard Business School. This post is shared with you by the good folks at Dale Carnegie Training of Central & Southern New Jersey. We would love…