What difference would a clear vision of my principles, values, and ultimate objectives make in the way I spend my time?

It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it and appropriately act on it.

We hear a lot about identity theft when someone takes your wallet and pretends to be you and uses your credit cards. But the more serious identity theft is to get swallowed up in other people's definition of you.

Before you wonder "Am I doing things right?" wonder "Am I doing the right things?"

Only 20 percent of employees working in large organizations surveyed feel their strengths are in play every day. Thus, eight our of ten employees surveyed feel somewhat miscast in their role.

Start small, make a promise and keep it. Then, make larger promises and keep them. Eventually, your honor will become greater than your moods or your circumstances, which includes your medical condition and other people's stereotypic observations. Once you overcome this comparison based mentality, your confidence will soar.

Find your voice, and inspire others to find theirs. Don't ignore that longing to make a difference.