Develop an 'Attitude of Gratitude.' Try this little exercise: List three things for which you are grateful at this moment. It might be monumental, like having survived a disease. It might besomething spiritual, like your relationship with God or your family. It might be simple, like the fact that your car started this morning. Whatever positive things you list, it is always good for your outlook to be grateful.

There is nothing so inspiring as true heartfelt gratitude.

Old school mission statements defined what an organization did. Contemporary mission statements define why an organization does what it does.

Every small success makes the next big success possible.

Maybe looking at the path we've traveled will make the path ahead seem more clear.

A happy and productive person is one who understands that his or her job is not the purpose of his or her life. Go on vacation, use up your sick days, ask for a temporary leave-of-absence—anything that allows you to recharge your batteries away from your typical routine. No leave, no life.

Multitasking is actually a hindrance to productivity. Focus on one thing and get it done.

What’s the difference between a dream and a goal? Ink. That’s right. Goals must be written down.

Consistency is an under-appreciated inspirational quality. It’s that ability to conduct yourself in a consistent, reliable manner that others will respect and appreciate.