Abraham Lincoln was thrust into a defining moment in American history. His inspirational leadership preserved a nation. Without his leadership, secession in 1860 could have easily led to the ...

How do you develop motivation? Motivation is the affirmative desire to accomplish something, but it isn't a prerequisite for accomplishing it. However, it sure can help. When you're not feeling ...

"Life's a climb. But the view is great." There are times when things seemingly go to plan, and there are other moments when nothing works out. During those instances, you might feel lost. But words of ...

The difference between inspiration and motivation is that inspiration gives you the idea and motivation causes you to put the idea into action. In business, inspiration is important in offering new ...

A motivational speech inspires audience members to make a change. If you're very passionate on a particular subject, audience members will be able to feel your energy. It's important to plan your ...

Every day has the potential to be stressful. You might have a bad day at work, things may not be going your way, or you may feel like the universe is conspiring against you. If you have been feeling ...

What does it mean to live a “good life”? Whether it’s traveling to an exotic destination, living debt-free, waking up at 5 a.m. to meditate, or simply having the freedom to plan your day—living the ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Thoughts become things, and as entrepreneurs and leaders, it is especially important that we remember to pay attention to our thoughts ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kevin Kruse covers leadership development & emotional intelligence. This article is more than 10 years old. In my new eBook, 365 ...

Everyone has bad days — those negative-energy days where we are just bummed out and need a little extra encouragement to make us feel uplifted and happy. I know that I personally, love it whenever ...

I was recently asked while a panelist at a cannabis education conference, “What is the most common mistake clinicians make when using motivational interviewing?” My immediate answer was that too many ...