We all have days or a time of day when we sat down, felt motivated, and got a ton of stuff done with no obstacles or issues. We have also had days where no matter what we do, we can’t seem to get anything done. Every little thing distracts us [...]
Earlier this year I wrote an article about experiencing imposter syndrome. If you missed it, you can check it out by clicking here. The article was great, if I do say so myself (and I do!); however, it lacked a solution to overcoming this inevitable feeling. Now that I am [...]
There are many different systems used to define personality types. Myers-Briggs, DISC, Love Languages, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram – just to name a few. At a few of the companies I’ve worked for, we’ve had consultants come in and help us figure out our types and how that impacts the way we [...]
Ann Dosen You know I love podcasts. I recently found a new one I've been listening to non-stop... “The Art of Online Business” hosted by Rick Mulready. I understand most businesses are product or service based but we all have an online presence and should be working toward improving the [...]
Ann Dosen Lately, I've been feeling overwhelmed. Can you relate? I recently finished the book The One Thing and it has helped me get a handle on my schedule and my perspective. The book is about the value of simplifying your workload by focusing on the one most important task [...]
Written by Ann Dosen According to Harvard Business Review, "imposter syndrome" is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high-achieving people, who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments. Normally, I’m a pretty confident person. I’m laid back; I assume everything will work [...]
Ann Dosen I am repeatedly inspired by this passage from a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in 1910. The speech was titled "Citizenship in a Republic," but would later become more widely known as "The Man in the Arena." Do you ever find yourself frustrated with the level of competitiveness [...]
Mindset Buzz | 2022 is coming... are you ready? | Dec. 2021 Article written by Ann Dosen I don’t know about you, but I am so sick of New Years Resolutions. To me, making a resolution feels like yet another task I must check off my list that means absolutely [...]
Over the course of the last year, we have been forced to learn new ways of doing business; and conferences have been one of the biggest adjustments. As someone who prides herself on continual growth and learning, preaching the necessity to adapt and survive has been relatively natural for me. [...]
I’m currently reading Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset. In the book, she discusses two types of mindsets: Fixed and Growth, and their impact on everything from business to relationships to succeeding in school. Simplified, a growth mindset is the belief that you are limited by nothing. You can improve anything [...]
