http://blog.ancelarygroup.com Success in business and life Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:06:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The concept of ego is tossed around quite a bit these days and deserves a bit of exploration. Many current day philosophers and authors present ego as a bad element, being something that interferes with goodness. These modern day thinkers therefore conclude that the ideal state is one defined ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=59 Ever been told there are some things you just can’t do because of physical limitations? You know, that you should be realistic because the people that are successful in particular field all have certain physical attributes. Maybe you are too short to be a basketball player, or maybe ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=58 Clomid Actos I’ve been on vacation, seeking a different level of balance and some veg time. I read a couple of mysteries, explored some of Canada’s Eastern Townships, and then lessened the activity to increase the quiet and still time. Filling up days with places and events is often considered a great ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=57 Last week I wrote about how insightful nighttime dreams can be, and it got me to thinking about the benefits of daydreams. The fact is, dreaming is part of everything I do with clients, whether planning for business or life. But you know, I’ve found we’re not very ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=56 Seems we never have enough time. Those who have all they desire are few and far between. The rest tend to eliminate the fun, settle for less, or burn the candle at both ends. None are great options. However, there is another way. First, I must say I ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=55 Our patriotic fervor is most widely celebrated on Independence Day, as evidenced by the parades, speeches, picnics, music and fireworks. These illuminating events are celebrated as a nation, as the land of the free safeguard’s each and every person’s independence, as they themselves so define it. The original text, ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=54 During a recent visit to Quebec City, we went to the exposition on the Titanic. It was an incredible walk back in time. From the stories of the ship’s creators to those of its passengers, one couldn’t help but be moved by the excitement and grandeur of this ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=53 It was a blustery, winter day, much like those we are all too familiar with in Vermont. But no one was cold, even though they were all outside. I suppose they were hot with excitement, or perhaps fear. You could hear a father yelling to his son, “Go get ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=52 He was born in 1955, raised by adoptive parents in Silicon Valley and is among the top topics Googled today. A college dropout, he was a multi-millionaire before the age of 30. He was forced out of the company he started, only to return to become CEO after his second ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=51 Intuitively it makes sense that transparency with employees allows for greater engagement and more lucrative financial outcomes. Leaders who are transparent evoke trust and a higher level of loyalty. That newspaper turnaround that I mentioned a few weeks back was accomplished by opening the books and sharing financial results on ... http://blog.ancelarygroup.com/?p=50