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How trustworthy are you? What does it mean when we say we can be trusted? In any situation, your influence is enormous if you are trusted. But if you are not trusted, it doesn't matter what your title is or how much authority you are supposed to have, your influence is virtually zero.
 
You see, when you are trusted, it means that you can be relied on. To do what? The right thing, whatever that may be. You build trust by sharing information that is timely, accurate, objective and complete. You build trust by keeping your word, doing what… >>>

In the last couple of years, many places around the world have been hit with some pretty bad natural disasters. Hurricanes, earthquakes and volcanoes take their toll on homes and possessions leaving many homeless and without material resources. National economies are in turmoil, leaving a lot of folks wondering about their financial futures. The toll on human life and spirit can sometimes be unbearable.
 
While it's natural and certainly understandable to feel devastated for a while in situations like this, some folks bounce back far more quickly than others. Instead of sitting around feeling hopeless and helpless, they will… >>>

Why is it that optimists seem to be so much happier than pessimists?  

There is something really wonderful about optimists. They're fun to be around, aren't they? No matter how bad their situation, optimists can always find something to enjoy - usually simple things like the taste of a good cup of coffee, the smell of the air on a fine spring day, the sound of a wind chime tinkling in the breeze.  

Now it's important to understand that optimism is not saying everything is getting better every day in every way. Nor is it saying that the worst is… >>>

Are you a team player?  

If your answer is "No," take a moment and think again. If you are alive, you're on a team. Maybe it's your family, your relationship, your business, or your community. Maybe it's your country or your planet. But no matter how you look at it, you are a member of a team.

If you ask people about the richest experiences in their lives, they will usually come up with something they did as part of a team. Sometimes it's a sports team, but more often it's a business team, or family members, church choir, or… >>>

Do you find yourself feeling frustrated lately? If so, cheer up! You may be on the road to great success!

Everyone gets frustrated from time to time, but, depending on how you handle it, frustration can stop you in your tracks or move you forward to success. Let me tell you a story that illustrates my point. (You may have heard this story, but it bears repeating today.) There's this little company called Federal Express started by a guy named Fred Smith, who built the company, almost literally, out of frustration. 

When Fred started FedEx, he financed it with every… >>>

Have you given some thought to those pet peeves that drive you crazy during the holidays? Hopefully, you have created your own interventions to alleviate the stress and tension. In fact, when you have a moment, let's hear about some of them. We are a community, here at the Winner's Circle Network, and we like to pass along your good ideas!

One of the biggest anxiety-producing events of any holiday season is Shopping For Gifts. "What am I gonna get.?"  "How am I gonna find.?" "The store is only open when?!?!" and the ever popular, "What if they already have.?"… >>>

When we left off last week, we asked you to think about those things that cause you stress and tension during the holiday season. If you did, great! This is the first step in eliminating stress - defining the challenge.

If you ask people about their "pet peeves," waiting in traffic always comes up. Friends will refer to the local freeways as "slow moving parking lots." So, there you are, stuck in traffic. Is it a situation that you can control? Probably not.  Really, the only thing over which you do have control is how you react to the situation.… >>>

This week, at least here in the United States, marks the beginning of the holiday season. And for some of us, it becomes the "season of stress and tension."  The good news is it doesn't have to be.

Today, let's talk a little bit about how we perceive holidays, regardless of where they land on the calendar. For most of the world, upcoming holidays signal a lot of preparation - to get home, to physically connect with family and friends we haven't seen in a long while, the food, the weather, the endless lines/queues, and on and on.

When we… >>>

Most people want to be successful, but not everyone knows what success looks like. Very often, Lou would get challenged about his use of the concept of "success." So, today, let's try to understand the meaning of success. 

What does it mean to be successful? Do you consider yourself a success? If so, why? If not, what will success look like when you have finally achieved it?  

These are important questions to ask yourself, because your happiness in life may depend upon your answers. Some people seem to believe that success means a wardrobe full of designer clothes, a fancy… >>>

Today, let's talk a little about the importance of learning how to bounce back from adversity. This past year has seen a large part of this planet being hit by major challenges, and it's time to focus the amazing power of the human mind on resiliency.

Whether it be loss of your job, the current uncertainty about the economy, an illness, or a natural disaster like a hurricane, earthquake or flood, which can cause you to lose almost everything in one fell swoop, it can really knock you off your feet for a while. And when adversity does strike, how… >>>