Doug Fleener's
The Day Makes the Year
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A growing body of research shows that happiness is not solely determined by external factors but also comes from within. Genetics, life circumstances, and relationships play a role, but science...
How many times have you longed for extra hours in your day or felt weighed down by the frantic pace of your life? It often feels like you're running endlessly on a treadmill - giving your all yet...
It was the Sunday before Christmas, and we were mobbed at the Sharper Image store where I was working
The day had been a lot of fun, and the entire staff was in a good mood. All day the store...
We all face big decisions in our lives and businesses. Whether changing careers, moving to a new city, making a major purchase, expanding or reducing operations, or evolving your staffing model....
For those readers who know me well, you know how deeply personal Jimmy Buffett's passing was. Of course, I had to share Jimmy with millions of his fans. Each person has their story. Here's mine and...
My new book is now available on Amazon. (More retailers will come online soon.) While I had planned for a September 12th launch of my book, things sometimes go differently than planned. Running...
Here are three Relentlessly Simple things you can do today to jumpstart things at work and in your personal life.
A Personal Performance Jumpstart
- Identify the one thing that gets in the way of...
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Doug
Don’t worry! There’s no way I would say to let go of rest and relaxation. Both are critical to recharge and reload to create more success and help others.
The R&R we must let go of...
Leaders often look for big, bold actions to grow their teams. But small, daily nudges are more effective for influencing higher levels of employee behavior, performance, and results.
Here's a nudge...
Here is a chapter from my new book, The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life) being released on September 12th.
Whether in the workplace, within your social circles, or in personal relationships,...
Your ability to understand others' perspectives and work together effectively directly impacts your individual and shared success. However, significant barriers often prevent effective...
Here is a chapter from my new book, The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life), which is being released on September 12, 2023. This is one of the practices from the first principle: The Day: Everything...
The Day brings twists and turns we cannot predict. One-Day Success often relies on our ability to embrace a change in our plans. Instead of rigidly holding to what you were expecting to do, go with...
I just finished getting some new headshots shot by Andrew at Boston Headshot Pro. (bostonheadshotpro.com) It was easy to book online. Very competitive pricing. Awesome follow-up. Easy parking. More...