20 Feb 2023
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How to Navigate Change; A Way to Grow

How to Navigate Change; A Way to Grow

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from American speaker, author, and life coach, Simon T. Bailey. He has spent many years mentoring others through the unknown territory brought on by change. ​“Change is your friend not your foe; change is a brilliant opportunity to grow.”Simon T. Bailey We hope you enjoyed this quote by Simon T. Bailey. To receive more of these quotes directly in your inbox sign up at personalkaizen.co/enter! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to reach…
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06 Feb 2023
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An Easy Secret to Getting Ahead

An Easy Secret to Getting Ahead

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we're excited to share a quote from the late Mark Twain. He was an American writer, humorist, and entrepreneur, with many famous quotes throughout his lifetime. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”Mark Twain Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will summarize key ideas from the 2004 book, The Paradox of Choice: Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz. Stay tuned to learn how to simplify the process of choice in order to live a happier life! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional…
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23 Jan 2023
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Love What You Do For Work

Love What You Do For Work

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! We've all probably heard some form of this quote in our lifetime, but that's because it's true! Please enjoy this quote from Marc Anthony, a top-selling singer, songwriter, and actor. "If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life."Marc Anthony We hope you found insight from this quote by Marc Anthony. To receive more of these quotes directly in your inbox sign up at personalkaizen.co/enter! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and professional continuous improvement, helping you to…
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09 Jan 2023
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When You Listen, You Learn Something New

When You Listen, You Learn Something New

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week we share a quote from the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetian Buddhism. He believed that when you listen, you may learn something new. "When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new."Dalai Lama To continue our series on the Happiest Countries in the World, our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will share the idea of Lagom, the Swedish word for "just the right amount." Stay tuned to learn more about living a balanced life! Join the Personal Kaizen Community…
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26 Dec 2022
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The Luxury of Doing Nothing Brings Inspiration

The Luxury of Doing Nothing Brings Inspiration

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Please enjoy this quote from illustrator and fine artist, Carole Katchen, on how emptiness and doing nothing brings inspiration. "Stop. Breathe. Allow yourself the luxury of doing nothing for a moment, or an hour, or even a day. It is in emptiness that inspiration will appear."Carole Katchen This week's Personal Kaizen post will introduce the art of doing nothing and the Dutch term Niksen to continue our series on The Happiest Countries in the World. Stay tuned! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support and encourage both personal and…
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19 Dec 2022
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Time Spent With Others is Like a Warm Hug

Time Spent With Others is Like a Warm Hug

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Our quote this week is from Meik Wiking, a Happiness researcher and the founder and CEO of the Happiness Research Institute. He is also the author of the New York Times Best Seller The Little Book of Hygge. "Time spent with others creates an atmosphere that is warm, relaxed, friendly, down-to-earth, close, comfortable, snug, and welcoming. In many ways, it is like a good hug, but without the physical contact."Meik Wiking Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will continue our series on The Happiest Countries in the World, based on the 2022 United Nations Rankings.…
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12 Dec 2022
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Harmony is the Key to Happiness

Harmony is the Key to Happiness

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! This week our quote is from Mahatma Gandhi, one of the greatest political and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. He believed that harmony is the key to happiness. "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."Mahatma Gandhi Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will start a series on The Happiest Countries in the World, based on the 2022 United Nations Rankings. Stay tuned to learn more about the top-ranked country, Finland, and the concept of sisu! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to…
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05 Dec 2022
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A Tip for Doing Well With Money

A Tip for Doing Well With Money

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Ever wondered how some make doing well with money look so easy? This week we share a quote from Morgan Housel, a finance expert and former finance columnist at The Wall Street Journal who touches on just that! "Doing well with money has a little to do with how smart you are and a lot to do with how you behave."Morgan Housel Our Personal Kaizen topic this week will be on the Lean East site. We will share the share lessons from Morgan Housel's 2020 book The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness.…
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30 Nov 2022
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Why a Sense of Humor Makes a Great Leader

Why a Sense of Humor Makes a Great Leader

It is likely that we've all heard the saying, "laughter is the best medicine" once or twice in our lifetime. But did you know that a sense of humor is thought to increase trust in a leader? This week the Personal Kaizen team shares a TedTalk by behavioral scientist, Jennifer Aaker, and corporate strategist, Naomi Bagdonas, where they discuss the power of humor. https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_aaker_and_naomi_bagdonas_why_great_leaders_take_humor_seriously Laughter and Leadership In the past, we've shared Colin Powell's 13 Rules for Leadership, where optimism is a powerful piece of being a great leader. As we learned today, humor and laughter are also major keys…
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28 Nov 2022
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How to Persevere Through Anything

How to Persevere Through Anything

Check out our Personal Kaizen Motivational Monday quote! Carli Lloyd is a two-time Olympic Gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion. We'll take her word that the harder you work, the more likely you'll be able to persevere through anything! "The harder you work and the more prepared you are for something, you're going to be able to persevere through anything."Carli Lloyd Our upcoming Personal Kaizen post will share a TedTalk by behavioral scientist, Jennifer Aaker, and corporate strategist, Naomi Bagdonas, where they discuss the power of humor. Stay tuned! Join the Personal Kaizen Community Our community is here to support…
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