by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
A common misconception is that discipline is primarily punishment and penalties. Although discipline includes enforcing established performance expectations, that is just a part of a positive approach to discipline. Positive discipline means training to produce...
by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
A habit is something you do unconsciously, without thinking. Similarly, an attitude is a habitual way of thinking. Attitude determines to a large extent your health, happiness, and success. A negative attitude produces negative results just as surely as a positive...
by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
Most leaders are concerned about two types of results: Their own personal success and success of the organization. Although the two areas may seem distinct, in a practical sense they cannot be separated. The purpose of a leader is to achieve results through the...
by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
“Your self-image determines the measure of confidence you bring to the challenge of using your potential and working toward the goals you have set. ” Success means something different to every person. For some, success means advancement to even higher positions...
by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
The most productive individuals are those who master the art of taking care of emergency situations, unexpected and unplanned, that require immediate attention to prevent serious consequences. “Fire fighting” is the usual term for handling a crisis. “Fire fighting”...
by Mary Erlain | PeakDS Blog
Developing a positive self-image is based on the principle that each of us is the product of what we think and what we believe about our abilities. The only practical world is the one within ourselves – the world in which we develop courage and self-confidence and a...
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