by beth | Apr 12, 2023 | Action Steps, Self Improvement, Success
Someone shared with me yesterday that they had read a book about leadership. They went on to explain exactly what it was that they learned from the book, and it was good, too! It gave them a really good data point to begin the work. Applying it, though, is the hard...
by beth | Mar 29, 2023 | Action Steps, Bravery, Failure, Mistakes, Success
I shared a video with my Leadership Masterclass yesterday. It was Marie Forleo interviewing Seth Godin about failure. He shared a story about playing the game Monopoly with his children to convey this brilliant metaphor. We all know Monopoly can be fun, and I say,...
by beth | Mar 28, 2023 | Action Steps, Bravery, Choices, Courage, Dreams, Growth
The other day, Doug and I were headed down the NJ Turnpike to visit his mom. Shortly after entering the Turnpike, we were given a choice: Car Lane or Car & Truck Lane. Intuitively, I always want to take the Car Lane, thinking it will be less chaotic, but...
by beth | Jan 30, 2023 | Action Steps, Goals, Growth, Motivational Monday, Planning
Motivational Monday! Doug and I went for a long walk yesterday morning around Hoboken. As we were making our way home up one of the side streets, I saw this sad little garden. Now at first glance, it might be sad because it’s the dead of winter, nothing is...
by beth | Jan 20, 2023 | Action Steps, Failure, Friday Quote, Mistakes, Planning
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” ~ Colin Powell The other day I heard a news report that the crown of the Statue of Liberty was now open again for access. Apparently it had...
by Beth FItzgerald | Sep 30, 2022 | Action Steps, Dreams, Goals, Inspirational, Self Improvement, Success
“Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?” ~ Mark Twain Mark Twain was so amazingly clever and witty; I enjoy his quotes because they always contain so much raw truth, and almost always make me smile. As the English writer,...