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# Amy M. Chambers

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- [Transformation Tuesdays](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesdays-main-page/)
- [Wrote a book about authenticity, courage, mindset, and habits! Now, it's finally coming to AUDIBLE!](https://amymchambers.com/wrote-a-book-about-authenticity-courage-mindset-and-habits-now-its-finally-coming-to-audible/) - SUCH EXCITING NEWS! The AUDIBLE BOOK for 6 H.A.B.I.T.S is DONE! It will be released within the next 10 days! I am so excited to (finally) have an AUDIOBOOK! 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. is such an important book to me, and if you’ve been too busy to sit down and read it, NOW is your time to
- [Belief Comes Before Knowledge For Your Legacy with Angelina Carleton (Designing a Legacy)](https://amymchambers.com/belief-comes-before-knowledge-for-your-legacy-with-angelina-carleton-designing-a-legacy/)
- [Habits of a Powerful Life: Gaining Clarity in Leadership & Beyond w| Allie Brooke (The Growth Mindset Gal Ep 231)](https://amymchambers.com/habits-of-a-powerful-life-gaining-clarity-in-leadership-beyond-w-allie-brooke-the-growth-mindset-gal-ep-231/)
- [Listening With Leaders-A Conversation With Doug Noll on The Power of Inclusion:](https://amymchambers.com/leading-with-heart-habits-with-marianna-kinnee-might-in-motion-podcast/)
- [Happiness is a Choice: Angela Bradford's One Starfish Podcast](https://amymchambers.com/happiness-is-a-choice-angela-bradfords-one-starfish-podcast/)
- [Wellness at Work: Leading with Culture, Clarity & Heart (Kristen Olson; Turmeric and Tequila)](https://amymchambers.com/wellness-at-work-leading-with-culture-clarity-turmeric-and-tequila/)
- [Wellness at Work: Leading with Culture, Clarity & Heart with Kristen Olsen (Turmeric and Tequila)](https://amymchambers.com/wellness-at-work-leading-with-culture-clarity-heart-with-kristen-olsen-turmeric-and-tequila/) - 267. Wellness at Work: Amy Chambers on Leading with Culture, Clarity & Heart
- [Leadership Strategies and Self-Awareness with Roxanne Derhodge (The Authentic Living Podcast)](https://amymchambers.com/leadership-strategies-and-self-awareness-with-roxanne-derhodge-the-authentic-living-podcast/)
- [From Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery: The Counterintuitive Hack That Changes Everything with Heather Nelson (Conversations with a Twist)](https://amymchambers.com/from-self-doubt-to-self-mastery-the-counterintuitive-hack-that-changes-everything-with-heather-nelson-conversations-with-a-twist/)
- [Living with Intention and Saying No Gracefully with Wendy Harrop (Say Yes to Yourself!)](https://amymchambers.com/living-with-intention-and-saying-no-gracefully-with-wendy-harrop-say-yes-to-yourself-2/)
- [CHILDHOOD TRAUMA and BULLYING: here's what you need to understand and know! #childhoodtrauma #bully](https://amymchambers.com/childhood-trauma-and-bullying-heres-what-you-need-to-understand-and-know-childhoodtrauma-bully/) - I was bullied in middle school. I’ve known for awhile that probably served as some form of childhood trauma. I also knew that I never talked to anyone about it. I was alone in it. I’d figured out THAT probably served as some form of childhood trauma, too. But, what I DIDN’T think about or
- [Leadership: Balancing EMPATHY with ACCOUNTABILITY. STOP worrying if they LIKE you. Do what's right.](https://amymchambers.com/leadership-balancing-empathy-with-accountability-stop-worrying-if-they-like-you-do-whats-right/) - Clients ask me all the time, “Amy, how do I know when to use empathy and care about them versus hold them accountable?” The client who asked me this today literally set it up as a battle. On the agenda he sent me for our call, it literally said: “Empathy VERSUS leadership.” Empathy and holding
- [Childhood Trauma / Being Bullied as a Kid: It can INFLUENCE you, but it doesn't HAVE to DEFINE YOU](https://amymchambers.com/childhood-trauma-being-bullied-as-a-kid-it-can-influence-you-but-it-doesnt-have-to-define-you/) - Blood was all over my shorts, and the other kids were all making fun of me. This was a common occurrence; I was bullied a lot in middle school. But this day, I didn’t know WHY. The school nurse saw this happening, and called my dad to come pick me up. When I realized what
- [NARCISSISTS don’t apologize. Here’s why.](https://amymchambers.com/narcissists-dont-apologize-heres-why/) - Amy, won’t can’t the narcissist ever APOLOGIZE? Why is it so HARD for them to just say they’re sorry?” A client asked me this a few days ago. Here’s what I said: 1) Narcissists are often focused on perfectionism. While many narcissists wouldn’t want you to know it, most are deeply insecure. For them, much
- [Recording an Audible Book: 6 HABITS soon to be released on Audible!!](https://amymchambers.com/recording-an-audible-book-6-habits-soon-to-be-released-on-audible/) - Taking the first step to change the #1 question I get asked about my books, which is: “Are your books on Audible?” Until now, the answer has always been NO. The process towards changing that starts TODAY! Believe it or not, making the decision to record my book on audible was TOUGH! Since so many
- [Pet Peeve of Mine! It annoys me when people SAY THIS...](https://amymchambers.com/pet-peeve-of-mine-it-annoys-me-when-people-say-this/) - People say they don’t “have time” to read. What they really mean is that they don’t CHOOSE to MAKE TIME to read. You DO have time to read. A few thoughts: 1) Nearly all books are available in audible/audio format. You can “read” while you drive or work out. 2) If you read 10 minutes
- [The Leadership Toolkit You Didn’t Know You Needed with Matt Drinkhahn (The Eternal Optimist)](https://amymchambers.com/the-leadership-toolkit-you-didnt-know-you-needed-with-matt-drinkhahn-the-eternal-optimist/) - The Leadership Toolkit You Did… – The Eternal Optimist – Apple Podcasts
- [Level the Field Leadership with Rachel Gallardo Episode 92](https://amymchambers.com/level-the-field-leadership-with-rachel-gallardo-episode-92/)
- [6 Habits That Help You Stay Aligned With The Power with Christian F. Johnson (Elevate IT)](https://amymchambers.com/6-habits-that-help-you-stay-aligned-with-the-power-with-christian-f-johnson-elevate-it/)
- [Dominate Your Day with Dana Williams](https://amymchambers.com/dominate-your-day-with-dana-williams/)
- ["THE SIZE OF YOUR PROBLEMS IS THE SIZE THAT YOU ARE." -BRIAN JOHNSON, ARETE](https://amymchambers.com/1949-2/) - “The size of your problem is the size that YOU are.” -Brian Johnson, ARETE Wow, that’s powerful. Let’s say someone cuts you off in traffic. Or says something offensive to you. Maybe that problem is a size 1/10 or 2/10. Do you MAKE it a 5? Let’s say you’re diagnosed with cancer. Maybe that problem
- [Crafting Leadership: Aligning Vision and Involving Others for Success with Mary Crafts](https://amymchambers.com/crafting-leadership-aligning-vision-and-involving-others-for-success-with-mary-crafts/)
- [Leadership and Personal Growth: Amy Chambers on Virtues and Habits with Lisa Franz](https://amymchambers.com/leadership-and-personal-growth-amy-chambers-on-virtues-and-habits-with-lisa-franz/)
- [Set Your Habits, Set Your Year – A Conversation with Amy Chambers Ep.164 with Sue Saller](https://amymchambers.com/set-your-habits-set-your-year-a-conversation-with-amy-chambers-ep-164-with-sue-saller/)
- [Achieve Your Dreams: 6 Essential Habits for Success with John Gallagher](https://amymchambers.com/achieve-your-dreams-6-essential-habits-for-success-with-john-gallagher/)
- [Become Your Most Powerful Self with Stewart Kraintz Ep 97 Your Inside Track to Success](https://amymchambers.com/become-your-most-powerful-self-with-stewart-kraintz-ep-97-your-inside-track-to-success/)
- [18 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I TURNED 18: what a GREAT BOOK for teens, parents, and us ALL!!!!](https://amymchambers.com/18-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-turned-18-what-a-great-book-for-teens-parents-and-us-all/) - I met Stephanie, the author of the book, on an airplane. Somehow, it surfaced that we’d both published books within a few months of each other. I vowed to go home and order her book, but had no idea what to expect. Welp, I just put it down. This book is AMAZING and I couldn’t
- [CELEBRATE SMALL WINS!!! Find ways to be PROUD of yourself, NO MATTER WHAT! It creates joy.](https://amymchambers.com/celebrate-small-wins-find-ways-to-be-proud-of-yourself-no-matter-what-it-creates-joy/) - Change is hard. REALLY HARD. When we try to change our habits, our subconscious mind often lures us back to our old ways. Because our subconscious mind doesn’t want us to struggle, endure discomfort, or experience any kind of suffering, it plays tricks on us and ultimately tries to sabotage us. It’ll tell us that
- [What's your WHY??? Struggling to feel motivation? Depressed? Then, watch this.](https://amymchambers.com/whats-your-why-struggling-to-feel-motivation-depressed-then-watch-this/) - ALL of us struggle with motivation at times. How we overcome that is imperative to our long-term success. If you don’t feel inspired or motivated to get out of bed each day and CHASE towards your goals, it could be that: 1️⃣ YOU don’t have a STRONG ENOUGH WHY. 2️⃣ Or, the right WHY. 3️⃣
- [LEADERSHIP: If you're in leadership, you MUST be asking your employees this ONE question! #leaders](https://amymchambers.com/leadership-if-youre-in-leadership-you-must-be-asking-your-employees-this-one-question-leaders/) - There’s ONE THING that ALL great leaders know about their employees. In this video, I explain WHAT is and WHY it’s so important. Want to transform your team? 1️⃣ Ask your employees about THIS. 2️⃣ Remember what they say. 3️⃣ Leverage it (again and again). “In discussions, there’s few things more powerful than to remind
- [Leaders: If your team keeps failing you, it might be YOUR fault. Here's how you find out.](https://amymchambers.com/leaders-if-your-team-keeps-failing-you-it-might-be-your-fault-heres-how-you-find-out/) - Every day, teams let their leaders down. They fail to execute on the assigned tasks, come to meetings unprepared, and offer up a host of excuses for why the work didn’t get done, including some of my favorites: “I ran out of time” “There’s way too many conflicting priorities” “This assignment wasn’t clear; I didn’t
- [HOPE: what this 1950’s experiment on rats REALLY taught us about HOPE](https://amymchambers.com/hope-what-this-1950s-experiment-on-rats-really-taught-us-about-hope/) - Welcome to 2025! Today, I want to talk about HOPE. People say “hope is NOT a strategy”, and that’s true. BUT, it’s a huge PART of a strategy. This week, many of us are setting goals and strategizing for the 2025 year. Here’s WHY it’s incredibly important that HOPE is part of those plans. In
- [4 things the NARCISSIST in my own life commonly says: and WHY](https://amymchambers.com/4-things-the-narcissist-in-my-own-life-commonly-says-and-why/) - Because hearing shared experiences can be cathartic and healing (helps us normalize and validate our experiences), I wanted to share four things that the narcissist in my life has said to me repeatedly, and WHY I believe she does it. These phrases (by themselves) aren’t necessarily signs of narcissism (that’s evaluated in other ways that
- [Tough Feedback Can Really Sting. Here's How to Take It With Grace and Turn It Into Power.](https://amymchambers.com/tough-feedback-can-really-sting-heres-how-to-take-it-with-grace-and-turn-it-into-power/) - When we receive tough feedback, our first inclination is usually to recoil. But, if you follow these five steps, you’ll enjoy receiving critical feedback more than ever before.
- [Why Successful People Never Second-Guess Themselves — and 5 Strategies to Help You Get Rid of Indecision](https://amymchambers.com/why-successful-people-never-second-guess-themselves-and-5-strategies-to-help-you-get-rid-of-indecision/) - Making smart and swift decisions is a hallmark of success. But how do we do it well?
- [Having Time Management Problems? Then You Must Do One Thing to Avoid These 3 Consequences](https://amymchambers.com/having-time-management-problems-then-you-must-do-one-thing-to-avoid-these-3-consequences/) - If you feel you don’t have enough time to do it all, you’re not alone. But doing this one simple activity every week can and will change everything for you.
- [4 Types of Toxic People That May Be Undermining Your Path to Success](https://amymchambers.com/4-types-of-toxic-people-that-may-be-undermining-your-path-to-success/) - It’s easy to stay friends with the same people you’ve known forever. But what if the people you’ve had the longest relationships with are actually sabotaging your success and happiness?
- [These Are the Five Attributes of Highly Successful and Happy People](https://amymchambers.com/these-are-the-five-attributes-of-highly-successful-and-happy-people/) - If you’d like to be happier or more successful this year, then ask yourself if you’re truly exuding these five attributes. The happiest and most successful people I know execute on these game-changers exceptionally well.
- [Adopt These 4 Practices to Override Your Negative Impulses](https://amymchambers.com/adopt-these-4-practices-to-override-your-negative-impulses/) - Life comes at us at breakneck speed, and it can be easy to live it on autopilot — however, sometimes that leads to us acting impulsively (and in ways that derail our success). Follow these four practices to ensure that doesn’t happen to you.
- [Self-Care & Mental Wellness: Amy Chambers On The Top Five Self-Care Practices That Improve Mental Wellness](https://amymchambers.com/amy-chambers-five-things-i-wiself-care-mental-wellness-amy-chambers-on-the-top-five-self-care-practices-that-improve-mental-wellnesssh-someone-told-me-when-i-first-launched-my-business-or-startup-c/) - Many of us like to be right. That makes sense; it feels good to know things and be correct. One trend I’m observing today, however, is that our desire to be right sometimes stands in the way of us doing what’s right. It’s not uncommon for us to gaslight others. Frequently, I see people invalidate the experiences, beliefs, and
- [Following These Five Practices Dramatically Improved My Mental Health — Find Out If They Could Help You, Too.](https://amymchambers.com/following-these-five-practices-dramatically-improved-my-mental-health-find-out-if-they-could-help-you-too/) - In today’s environment, there’s countless barriers to our focus on our mental health and emotional wellbeing. These five practices will help you overcome such barriers.
- [How to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone To Grow Both Personally and Professionally](https://amymchambers.com/how-to-go-beyond-your-comfort-zone-to-grow-both-personally-and-professionally/) - Five ways to push past your comfort zone, to grow both personally and professionally.
- [A Leadership Shortage Is Coming. Here's What Needs to Happen to Prevent It.](https://amymchambers.com/a-leadership-shortage-is-coming-heres-what-needs-to-happen-to-prevent-it/) - Pay bumps and fancy titles are no longer enough to entice top talent. Management can be a headache and organizations need to make changes. Otherwise, there won’t be anyone left to lead. Here’s what needs to be done.
- [I Wish I Knew These Four Things Before Starting My Own Business](https://amymchambers.com/i-wish-i-knew-these-four-things-before-starting-my-own-business/) - Starting a business is hard work to say the least. These are four lessons I wish someone had shared with me before going solo, so I’m here to share them with you.
- [Become Unrecognizable By the End of Summer With These 6 Habits](https://amymchambers.com/become-unrecognizable-by-the-end-of-summer-with-these-6-habits/) - Summer is often a time of rest, relaxation and socializing. But, summer can also be a time for improving and living our best lives. Follow these six healthy habits and you’re bound to make this summer one you’ll never forget.
- [Amy Chambers: Five Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Launched My Business or Startup](https://amymchambers.com/amy-chambers-five-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-first-launched-my-business-or-startup/) - Expect it to be hard. Don’t expect that hard work to pay off overnight. 90% of small businesses fail, and many do it within the first year. I thought my experience was going to be easier. It hasn’t been. It doesn’t matter how many years of experience you have in your industry or what you
- [4 Small Signs That Your Company Culture Is Becoming Toxic](https://amymchambers.com/4-small-signs-that-your-company-culture-is-becoming-toxic/) - Sometimes, it’s immediately apparent a company’s culture is toxic. But usually, toxicity isn’t outward — it’s lurking in the details.
- [These 4 Daily Choices Helped Me Pave My Own Path to the C-Suite by Age 36](https://amymchambers.com/these-4-daily-choices-helped-me-pave-my-own-path-to-the-c-suite-by-age-36/) - “Just work hard” used to be all it took to get to the top. Today’s business landscape often values much more than this. Being innovative, agile and proactive are the skills that win the game today. Here’s how you can use them to differentiate yourself.
- [ONE QUESTION that you must stop asking yourself: It's SABATOGING your success! What to ask instead.](https://amymchambers.com/one-question-that-you-must-stop-asking-yourself-its-sabatoging-your-success-what-to-ask-instead/) - Changing this one question you ask yourself changes everything. It’s just replacing one WORD with another- but that one word makes all the difference. Here’s why. #mindset #mindsetiseverything #mindsetmatters #attitude #attitudequotes #attitudeiseverything #changeyourmindsetchangeyourlife #changeyourthoughts #changeyourmindset #changeyourlife #transformation #goals #justdoit #goalsetting #youcandoit #belief #believeinyourself #selflove #selflovejourney #selflovequotes
- [The power of "ONE" can CHANGE YOUR LIFE! (One degree, one percent, one minute, one call).](https://amymchambers.com/the-power-of-one-can-change-your-life-one-degree-one-percent-one-minute-one-call/) - At 211 degrees, water is very hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. It’s that one extra, final degree that took the water over the edge and made ALL the difference. Life is like this. It often all comes down to the degree. How do YOU add that one extra, final degree in all that you
- [5 THINGS NARCISSISTS DO- when they don't like what you're saying. #narcissism #narcissist](https://amymchambers.com/5-things-narcissists-do-when-they-dont-like-what-youre-saying-narcissism-narcissist/) - For years, I used to take on the narcissist’s “stuff”. Then one day, I realized I didn’t have to. It wasn’t my job to manage their emotions or help them be okay. It was THEIR job. After growing up with a narcissist in my life, I realized there’s several things narcissists commonly do when others
- [What you SAY you believe does NOT matter. What you DO and how you ACT says EVERYTHING about you!](https://amymchambers.com/what-you-say-you-believe-does-not-matter-what-you-do-and-how-you-act-says-everything-about-you/) - I SAID believed in being courageous and doing hard things. But, I was actually LYING. Not only to others but also to MYSELF. Turns out, we don’t show the world our beliefs by what we SAY they are. Rather, we show the world what we believe in how we act and behave. How we spend
- [BE a BETTER LEADER - OVERNIGHT- by starting this one, simple practice that changes EVERYTHING!](https://amymchambers.com/be-a-better-leader-overnight-by-starting-this-one-simple-practice-that-changes-everything/) - Want to be better in ALL that you do? I thought so! Here’s one very simple thing you can do, right now, to start. This ONE SIMPLE THING allows you to accomplish ALL of the following: ✔️ Develop credibility, brand, and reputation ✔️ Build trust ✔️Exude courage and bravery ✔️Feel great about who you truly
- [All Entrepreneurs Think About Writing a Book — Here's How to Know If You're Ready For Your Own](https://amymchambers.com/all-entrepreneurs-think-about-writing-a-book-heres-how-to-know-if-youre-ready-for-your-own/) - These days, it seems like everyone has published a book. That can lead us to feel like we should publish, too. But before you rush to the presses, ask yourself these four important questions.
- [Want to be a BETTER in literally EVERYTHING you do at work and home? Then, do this one simple thing.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-be-a-better-in-literally-everything-you-do-at-work-and-home-then-do-this-one-simple-thing/) - Want to be better in ALL that you do? I thought so! Here’s one very simple thing you can do, right now, to start. This ONE SIMPLE THING allows you to accomplish ALL of the following: ✔️ Develop credibility, brand, and reputation ✔️ Build trust ✔️Exude courage and bravery ✔️Feel great about who you truly
- [What do YOU do when life gets hard? Do you sacrifice long-term GAIN just because of short-term PAIN?](https://amymchambers.com/what-do-you-do-when-life-gets-hard-do-you-sacrifice-long-term-gain-just-because-of-short-term-pain/) - It’s the hardest at the beginning. Sometimes, the worst part of anything is just THINKING about it. In fact, that’s almost always the case.
- [The QUESTIONS you ask yourself determine your entire LIFE. What questions do YOU ask YOURSELF?](https://amymchambers.com/the-questions-you-ask-yourself-determine-your-entire-life-what-questions-do-you-ask-yourself/) - YOUR happiness and success all comes down to the QUESTIONS you ask yourself. What questions do YOU ask YOURSELF? When I was younger, I used to ask myself questions I’d NEVER ask myself today. A few examples: ❓Do I look okay? ❓Are others judging me? What do they think of me and my decisions? ❓Are
- [THE POWER OF READING (Most people say they don't have TIME to read). Time is made; not found.](https://amymchambers.com/e-power-of-reading-most-people-say-they-dont-have-time-to-read-time-is-made-not-found/) - “If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” How much time do you make to READ? Studies show a HUGE correlation between READING and SUCCESS. Some of the world’s wealthiest CEO’s and entrepreneurs read as much as a book/day. That’s right,
- [Great book recommendation: Burnout Pains by Dr. Reggie Thomas is SUCH a good read!](https://amymchambers.com/great-book-recommendation-burnout-pains-by-dr-reggie-thomas-is-such-a-good-read/) - ARE YOU: 🛑 Feeling tired or drained? 🛑Lacking energy? 🛑Stressed or overwhelmed? 🛑Bored and listless? Any of those could be burnout. I was so humbled when Dr. Reggie Thomas asked me to write the foreword for this book! I’d never been asked to write a book foreword before. Reggie wrote the foreword for my second
- [The story of the FIRST person who RAN a SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE: Roger Bannister. How did he DO IT?](https://amymchambers.com/the-story-of-the-first-person-who-ran-a-sub-four-minute-mile-roger-bannister-how-did-he-do-it/) - They said it couldn’t be done. They said it was physically impossible. They said you’d DIE if you tried. Roger Bannister said something different. After he was the first person to run a sub four-minute mile, Roger Bannister was asked how he did it. I’ll NEVER forget one of the things that Bannister said: “In
- [Leading From The C-Suite: Author Amy Chambers On Five Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Suite Executive](https://amymchambers.com/leading-from-the-c-suite-author-amy-chambers-on-five-things-you-need-to-be-a-highly-effective-c-suite-executive/) - Ensuring that everyone in the organization is on board with the vision, mission, and core values of the company is the most underestimated part of leadership I’ve seen. People tend to feel that spending too much time talking about the why, what, and how stands in the way of delivering true results. It’s the opposite.
- [It's your LITERAL JOB to guard and protect your OWN energy. No one else can do it for you. Here's WHY](https://amymchambers.com/1723-2/) - It’s your JOB. Your literal, actual, JOB to: guard, protect and manage YOUR OWN ENERGY. No one else can do it for you. YOU have to do it. And it’s SO important that you do (IF you want to be happy or successful). You also can’t be responsible for someone ELSE’S mood or energy. They
- [Returning to Work After a Long Career Break? Remember These 5 Truths to Bounce Back With Confidence.](https://amymchambers.com/returning-to-work-after-a-long-career-break-remember-these-5-truths-to-bounce-back-with-confidence/) - Many of us have taken time away from work over the last four years. There are reasons to be anxious about returning, but there are even more reasons to be excited and confident. Here are five of them.
- [How to Improve Your Relationships — Both Personally and Professionally](https://amymchambers.com/how-to-improve-your-relationships-both-personally-and-professionally/) - We all want better relationships, but sometimes achieving them is harder than it looks. Here are four things you can do to resolve conflict more quickly and ensure the people you care about know you care.
- [Embrace the Art of Saying No: 4 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries](https://amymchambers.com/embrace-the-art-of-saying-no-4-tips-for-setting-healthy-boundaries/) - Enforcing your own boundaries can be hard, but it’s so important to master this skill. If you practice these four steps, you’ll find it doesn’t have to be so difficult.
- [You Will Always Lose at Workplace Conflicts Until You Start Adopting This Simple Mindset Change](https://amymchambers.com/you-will-always-lose-at-workplace-conflicts-until-you-start-adopting-this-simple-mindset-change/) - Being a “fighter” isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And conflicts don’t have to end with winners and losers.
- [Conflict Is Inevitable But Necessary. Here's How to Stay Calm During an Argument and Rebuild Afterward.](https://amymchambers.com/conflict-is-inevitable-but-necessary-heres-how-to-stay-calm-during-an-argument-and-rebuild-afterward/) - Navigating conflict with people we care about, both at work and at home, can be tough. But if you follow these five steps, it will be much easier — and you’ll also preserve the relationship.
- [How Do You Know When It's Time to Quit Your Job and Start Your Own Business?](https://amymchambers.com/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-quit-your-job-and-start-your-own-business/) - Should you stay or should you go? Debating whether to tow the company line for others or go out on your own can be a tough decision, but it doesn’t have to be. Asking yourself these four key questions can seriously help you.
- [5 Things You Really Need to Do When Starting Your Own Business](https://amymchambers.com/5-things-you-really-need-to-do-when-starting-your-own-business/) - It’s wonderful to imagine that when you start a business, you’ll instantly be successful. That’s not always what the first year of entrepreneurship looks like. Here are five things you can do to jumpstart your momentum.
- [Managers, Are You Ready to Move Up? These Are the Responsibilities You Need to Prepare For](https://amymchambers.com/managers-are-you-ready-to-move-up-these-are-the-responsibilities-you-need-to-prepare-for/) - So many of us aspire to be outstanding senior leaders, but we fail to consider what that really entails. Here are five key responsibilities of a senior leader at any organization.
- [Does Your Job Have a Toxic Work Environment? 6 Clues That You May Be the Culprit.](https://amymchambers.com/does-your-job-have-a-toxic-work-environment-6-clues-that-you-may-be-the-culprit/) - We want to be liked and respected at our jobs. But in our efforts to do so, many of us unintentionally do things that have the opposite effect.
- [5 Steps to Crafting an Impressive Recommendation and Scoring a Seat at the Decision-Making Table](https://amymchambers.com/5-steps-to-crafting-an-impressive-recommendation-and-scoring-a-seat-at-the-decision-making-table/) - Preparing a proposal or recommendation for your boss or company can be scary and intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. These five steps help ensure that your recommendations are well-researched and will be well-received.
- [6 Ways to Become a Better Listener](https://amymchambers.com/6-ways-to-become-a-better-listener/) - Listening is one of the most foundational and critical skills in building relationships at home and at work. It’s not always easy to listen well, but with practice, we can all improve our skills. Here’s six ways you can start.
- [Why Successful People Engage in These 7 Types of Hobbies](https://amymchambers.com/why-successful-people-engage-in-these-7-types-of-hobbies/) - If you want to be more successful, consider how you’re spending your time. Successful people have a lot of similarities in how they spend their time and what they enjoy doing.
- [5 Ways to Sidestep Discouragement and Stay on Track](https://amymchambers.com/5-ways-to-sidestep-discouragement-and-stay-on-track/) - It’s rare that we pursue big goals without temporary setbacks and momentary feelings of failure. These five practices prevent us from getting discouraged and throwing in the towel early.
- [Rejection Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Thing. Here's How You Can Use It as a Tool for Success.](https://amymchambers.com/rejection-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-thing-heres-how-you-can-use-it-as-a-tool-for-success/) - Rejection can actually be helpful if you look at it the right way. Use these expert tips to embrace it.
- [Why Your New Year's Resolutions Won't Work Unless You Stop Doing These 4 Things](https://amymchambers.com/why-your-new-years-resolutions-wont-work-unless-you-stop-doing-these-4-things/) - Most of us struggle to both make and keep new year’s resolutions that work. If you want this year to look different, here’s what NOT to do.
- [5 Reasons Why You Should Speak Up More — Especially If You Are a Younger Employee](https://amymchambers.com/5-reasons-why-you-should-speak-up-more-especially-if-you-are-a-younger-employee/) - If you don’t do this early, you’ll get a reputation for not doing it at all. It’s hard for bosses to value employees who don’t do this — so don’t wait.
- [There Are 6 Types of Great Leaders — Which One Do You Fall Into?](https://amymchambers.com/there-are-6-types-of-great-leaders-which-one-do-you-fall-into/) - Leadership matters more than ever before. But leadership styles of the past aren’t the ones that resonate most with today’s employees. Here are the top six that do.
- [LIFE IS NOT FAIR. Not getting what you want out of life? You must be willing to PAY THE PRICE.](https://amymchambers.com/life-is-not-fair-not-getting-what-you-want-out-of-life-you-must-be-willing-to-pay-the-price/) - Life is NOT fair. This was a very difficult thing for me to understand in my early 30's. I was hoping it was. I was thinking it SHOULD be. But, in so many ways, it's not. PAY THE PRICE. If you want something out of life, you MUST be willing to PAY THE PRICE. And,
- [Stop overthinking, stop stressing, stop making excuses, stop waiting. JUST RESTART. #habits](https://amymchambers.com/stop-overthinking-stop-stressing-stop-making-excuses-stop-waiting-just-restart-habits/) - In January, I stopped a habit that was important to me. It was late June before I restarted. Because I’d waited 6 months to restart, it was really difficult. I wasn’t where I was, when I came back. Now, I wish I’d just restarted SOONER. Instead of just getting back to it, I spent months:
- [Broke a HABIT? Struggling to RESTART? Then, watch this. Here's what you're doing to make it HARDER.](https://amymchambers.com/broke-a-habit-struggling-to-restart-then-watch-this-heres-what-youre-doing-to-make-it-harder/) - Broke a habit? Struggling to restart? Here’s what you’re doing that’s NOT helpful: 🛑 Getting down on yourself for falling off in the first place. 🛑 Feeling frustrated that you had a failure. 🛑 Beating yourself up for your mistakes. 🛑 Wondering why it’s so hard for YOU, in particular. 🛑 Thinking you should’ve been
- [If you love them, you'll be HONEST with them. You won't sugarcoat or avoid the truth. Here's WHY.](https://amymchambers.com/if-you-love-them-youll-be-honest-with-them-you-wont-sugarcoat-or-avoid-the-truth-heres-why/) - Avoiding a tough conversation with someone you love? Afraid of how they’ll react? Nervous about sharing bad news? Fearful you’ll hurt their feelings? Well, I’ve got bad news for you. When you really, truly LOVE someone (or, care about them), you’ll be honest with them. You’ll be authentic, straightforward, and direct in your communication with
- [SELF-LOVE is NOT what many of us say it is. Here's what people who love themselves ACTUALLY do.](https://amymchambers.com/self-love-is-not-what-many-of-us-say-it-is-heres-what-people-who-love-themselves-actually-do/) - Do you (really) LOVE YOURSELF? Want to find out? Here’s my list of things you’ll do, if you TRULY love yourself. YOU WILL: 1) Let people down and disappoint others periodically. 2) Make decisions in accordance with your values, thoughts, feelings, needs, and wants (NOT what others expect of you). 3) Set and enforce boundaries
- [LISTEN and TRUST yourself. Recognize your OWN voice, versus the voices of others. #selflove](https://amymchambers.com/listen-and-trust-yourself-recognize-your-own-voice-versus-the-voices-of-others-selflove/) - First time making a video this way (added some music and text!). Would love to know what you think! This video is all about listening…to OURSELVES. Are you listening to your own voice? Or, are you allowing OTHER people’s voices to drown yours out? When we’re making big decisions, it’s common for us to want
- [DEALING WITH A NARCISSIST? 6 THINGS YOU CAN DO. #narcissism #narcissist](https://amymchambers.com/dealing-with-a-narcissist-6-things-you-can-do-narcissism-narcissist/) - NARCISSISM. Whether you do (or don’t) know a narcissist in your personal life, I can assure you of this: THEY MAKE IT TOUGH. It’s tough to interact with them. It’s tough to love them. It’s tough to stay in relationships with them. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as such, I’ve taken on the
- [7 WAYS TO SHOW7 WAYS TO SHOW YOURSELF LOVE (Even if you don't think you're deserving or worthy). #selflove YOURSELF LOVE (Even if you don't think you're deserving or worthy). #selflove](https://amymchambers.com/7-ways-to-show7-ways-to-show-yourself-love-even-if-you-dont-think-youre-deserving-or-worthy-selflove-yourself-love-even-if-you-dont-think-youre-deserving-or-worthy-selflove/) - As a child, I wasn’t taught to LOVE MYSELF. I wasn’t taught to respect, trust, or listen to myself, either. I wasn’t taught to care for myself and have compassion for myself. Instead, I was taught to: 😢 Second-guess and doubt myself 😢 People-please and say yes to everything 😢 Feel anxiety about everything 😢
- [NARCISSISM: FIVE THINGS you DON'T do when dealing with a NARCISSIST. #narcissism #narcissist](https://amymchambers.com/narcissism-five-things-you-dont-do-when-dealing-with-a-narcissist-narcissism-narcissist/) - Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? That’s why I’ve devoted much of my writing and blogging this month to topics focused on mental and emotional health and wellbeing. It’s been surprising to me how many people know (or even have a close relationship) with some sort of narcissist. I’ve been amazed
- [NARCISSISM: Things you'll notice when dealing with a true NARCISSIST. #narcissism #narcissist](https://amymchambers.com/narcissism-things-youll-notice-when-dealing-with-a-true-narcissist-narcissism-narcissist/) - Not sure who needs to hear this, but…. May is Mental Health Awareness month. To honor it, I’m committed to publishing some videos with a real mental/emotional health bent. This video (on narcissism) last week doubled my YouTube followers and got 2400 views. That’s more than any other video I’ve ever posted on that channel!
- [WANT TO MAKE MORE #money? Get #promoted? Move up at work? Then you MUST be doing these three things!](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-make-more-money-get-promoted-move-up-at-work-then-you-must-be-doing-these-three-things/) - If you want to be MORE VALUED at work, you MUST be doing these three things. During my corporate career of 21 years, all SIX of the companies I worked for valued these THREE THINGS in its employees. If you weren’t doing these three things or thinking about these three things, you will NOT get
- [I was NOT taught to enjoy life as a kid. Instead, I was taught to worry. It was never good "ENOUGH".](https://amymchambers.com/i-was-not-taught-to-enjoy-life-as-a-kid-instead-i-was-taught-to-worry-it-was-never-good-enough/) - I grew up thinking I wasn’t ENOUGH. As a child, never felt like I was GOOD enough, was POPULAR enough, SMART enough, MATTERED enough. I carried these beliefs into adulthood. I was still not ENOUGH. I never felt like I had ACCOMPLISHED enough, MADE enough, HAD enough. I chased bigger jobs, bigger promotions, and bigger
- [Things aren't BAD. Things aren't good. they're NEUTRAL. It's YOU that gives them MEANING.](https://amymchambers.com/things-arent-bad-things-arent-good-theyre-neutral-its-you-that-gives-them-meaning/) - Things in life are NOT good or bad. They’re not right or wrong. They’re NEUTRAL. Almost NOTHING in life has meaning, until WE get involved and INTERPRET them. That’s an incredible power…but most of us don’t use it to our advantage. In fact, most of us tend to us is to our DISADVANTAGE. We choose
- [FEAR is a REAL THING. Fear is a POWERFUL motivator. What is fear stopping YOU from doing? ONE TRICK.](https://amymchambers.com/fear-is-a-real-thing-fear-is-a-powerful-motivator-what-is-fear-stopping-you-from-doing-one-trick/) - I’d never seen someone have SO MUCH FEAR as I did that day in Puerto Vallarta. Here’s HOW I watched a total stranger conquer her terrifying fear of heights, and what it showed me about FEAR. Happy Transformation Tuesday, everyone! hashtag#fear hashtag#courage
- [You are NOT for EVERYONE. And, EVERYONE is NOT for YOU. Who we surround ourselves with MATTERS.](https://amymchambers.com/you-are-not-for-everyone-and-everyone-is-not-for-you-who-we-surround-ourselves-with-matters/) - Happy Motivation Monday, Folks! Today’s message: Who you surround yourself with MATTERS. Jack Canfield (Chicken Noddle Soup for the Soul guy) has said: “we’re the average of FIVE”. In other words, we are essentially a replica of the TOP FIVE people we spend time with. That’s because their beliefs, values, and mindset often become OUR
- [I used to spend 90% of time in the wrong quadrant. It affected my whole LIFE. Here's what I learned.](https://amymchambers.com/i-used-to-spend-90-of-time-in-the-wrong-quadrant-it-affected-my-whole-life-heres-what-i-learned/) - How much do you know about the quadrants of time? Before I knew more, I mistakenly thought I should spend the majority of my time in quadrant #1: the urgent AND important. I’ve since realized that spending too much time in quadrant #1 is a HUGE mistake. It’s a stressful, reactive place to be. It’s
- [FOUR SUCCESS QUOTES THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR MINDSET (and your life). Churchill, Edison, and Lombardi.](https://amymchambers.com/four-success-quotes-that-will-change-your-mindset-and-your-life-churchill-edison-and-lombardi/) - Your Content Goes Here What relationship do you have with FAILURE? How do you feel when things are HARD? The answers to these questions determine the trajectory of your life. Here’s four success quotes that WILL change your mindset, and in turn, change your life. Happy Transformation Tuesday! hashtag#success hashtag#successquotes hashtag#successtips hashtag#successmindset
- [What's the best piece of LIFE ADVICE you've ever gotten? My dad gave me great advice when I was 5.](https://amymchambers.com/whats-the-best-piece-of-life-advice-youve-ever-gotten-my-dad-gave-me-great-advice-when-i-was-5/) - What’s some of the best life advice you’ve ever gotten? I’d love to know! Please share in the comments. Some of the best advice I ever got came from my father. It was my first day of kindergarten. I was only 5 years old. But I’ll never forget what he said to me as I
- [A deadly, relationship KILLER. You can't have a healthy, happy relationship if you also do THIS.](https://amymchambers.com/a-deadly-relationship-killer-you-cant-have-a-healthy-happy-relationship-if-you-also-do-this/) - Want a happy, healthy relationship? Then you can’t do THIS. The most important and heartfelt lessons we often learn in life happen the hard way: from our own mistakes and failings. This lesson is one of those for me. In past relationships (and even in the early years of my current one), I tried to
- [5 simple ways to JUMPSTART your MOOD and pull yourself out of a FUNK!](https://amymchambers.com/5-simple-ways-to-jumpstart-your-mood-and-pull-yourself-out-of-a-funk/) - “Success is NOT a straight line.” We hear this all the time. But, how many of us actually INTERNALIZE it, and live by it? Before writing my books, I imagined that the process would be NOTHING by easy, fun, and exciting. Boy, was I wrong! There was SOME of that (plenty!) but there were also
- [Struggling to manage your time? Here's THREE SIMPLE THINGS you can do to get back in CONTROL.](https://amymchambers.com/struggling-to-manage-your-time-heres-three-simple-things-you-can-do-to-get-back-in-control/) - Are you struggling to manage your time? If so, I have good news for you: In today’s Transformation Tuesday video, I share THREE THINGS you can start TODAY that WILL make a material difference in how much time you have- GURANTEED. But first, ask yourself: Do you have enough time for the following buckets? Or,
- [Hardback Books for 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. are FINALLY starting to arrive! Got few test copies so far!](https://amymchambers.com/hardback-books-for-6-h-a-b-i-t-s-are-finally-starting-to-arrive-got-few-test-copies-so-far/) - This was a VERY exciting moment! The first few hardbacks of the book have FINALLY arrived, and I opened the first box on video! I ordered a few test copies to make sure that the book was going to be produced correctly). Those came and the book is being produced PERFECTLY! It feels SO good
- [Don't get me wrong. I don't dislike Valentines Day. But I'd like us to consider these TWO THINGS 1st](https://amymchambers.com/dont-get-me-wrong-i-dont-dislike-valentines-day-but-id-like-us-to-consider-these-two-things-1st/) - Don’t get me wrong. I am ALL FOR Valentines Day celebrations. But I’d love if more of us considered these 2 questions. Question 1: What if we choose to just simply love OURSELVES more this year? It seems we often forget how important it is to show up for our own mental, physical, and emotional
- [I never knew I'd write a book. Then, I wrote TWO. NEVER, EVER stop believing in the power of dreams.](https://amymchambers.com/i-never-knew-id-write-a-book-then-i-wrote-two-never-ever-stop-believing-in-the-power-of-dreams/) - This was a tough video to make. I feel frustrated and embarrassed. And yet, there is SO. MUCH. GOOD. How often do we fail to “see the good” because we’re wrapped up in all the “bad”? How often do we focus on the 1-2 things that AREN’T going perfectly….and miss the 10-12 things that ARE?
- [Huge PET PEEVE of mine...and how I overcome it!](https://amymchambers.com/huge-pet-peeve-of-mine-and-how-i-overcome-it/) - Every day, I get messages from strangers, trying to sell me things. One of the biggest pet peeves I have is when they start hounding me. They’ll start writing to me repeatedly, and their tone will change. They’ll act as if I OWE them a response or a spot on my calendar. It often seems
- [Don't make goals for the new year until you do this one thing FIRST.](https://amymchambers.com/dont-make-goals-for-the-new-year-until-you-do-this-one-thing-first/) - I wouldn’t make another new year’s resolution or set another 2024 goal without doing this FIRST. Better yet, if you lead OTHERS, I’d strongly encourage you to do this with THEM, too. You’ll be amazed how joyous, happy, and proud it helps everyone feel. And those feelings help INSPIRE and MOTIVATE us as we restart
- [Do things you don't FEEL like doing. Do it scared, tired, bored, or anxious. Do it ANYWAY. Just DO.](https://amymchambers.com/do-things-you-dont-feel-like-doing-do-it-scared-tired-bored-or-anxious-do-it-anyway-just-do/) - DO IT ANWYAY. I know you might not WANT to. I know you might not FEEL like it. I know you might be scared, anxious, tired, or bored. My advice? DO IT ANYWAY. Successful people are ALL ABOUT action. They don’t just sit around in thought. They hatch a plan, and they TAKE ACTION. I
- [I've launched my second book! Please help the 6 H.A.B.I.T.S. become a #1 Amazon bestseller OVERALL!](https://amymchambers.com/ive-launched-my-second-book-please-help-the-6-h-a-b-i-t-s-become-a-1-amazon-bestseller-overall/) - I’ve looked forward to this moment for a YEAR! I just saw a paperback copy of my book for the FIRST TIME! That’s right, after an entire YEAR of writing this book (and a FEW years of imagining and dreaming about it!), I finally got to HOLD A BOOK! HUGELY exciting moment. I want to
- ["Their chosen response is NOT YOUR problem. Their chosen response is THEIR problem." Remember that.](https://amymchambers.com/their-chosen-response-is-not-your-problem-their-chosen-response-is-their-problem-remember-that/) - Don’t put off or avoid tough conversations because you’re AFRAID of how your audience might react. Their reactions and refusal to listen, learn, and build trust with you is THEIR problem; NOT your problem. When we’re about to have a hard conversation, we often worry about how the OTHER PERSON will react. This does NOT
- [Lose Your Job? Here's several things you can DO about it instead of just feeling sorry for yourself.](https://amymchambers.com/lose-your-job-heres-several-things-you-can-do-about-it-instead-of-just-feeling-sorry-for-yourself/) - How do you handle tough times? Recently, some of my clients (or their spouses) have lost their jobs and I’m getting a front-row seat to how differently many of us react to that. I’ve noticed there’s ONE KEY difference in how people respond to this sort of loss. And it all comes down to their
- [GREAT RELATIONSHIP ADVICE. Before learning this, all my relationships ended. It changed EVERYTHING!](https://amymchambers.com/great-relationship-advice-before-learning-this-all-my-relationships-ended-it-changed-everything/) - The best relationship advice I ever got came to me about 6 years ago. The toughest thing about this advice, that changed everything? It’s when we NEED to do it the MOST, we FEEL like doing it the LEAST. It’s always this way. When we’ve had a disagreement or a conflict, or we feel hurt
- [Want to feel HAPPIER? Have more JOY? Then you MUST be doing this simple practice EVERY MORNING.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-feel-happier-have-more-joy-then-you-must-be-doing-this-simple-practice-every-morning/) - Want to feel happier? Have more joy? Then you MUST be doing this ONE, SIMPLE, DAILY PRACTICE. I GUARNTEE it’ll change EVERYTHING in life. It will change: ▶ What you notice and observe in the world. ▶Where your energy is drawn. ▶What you focus on. ▶How much people enjoy being around you. ▶How empowered you
- [ALL THINGS ARE CREATED TWICE. How good are YOU at PROACTIVELY imagining your FUTURE REALITY?](https://amymchambers.com/all-things-are-created-twice-how-good-are-you-at-proactively-imagining-your-future-reality/) - ⁉ In 2013, I couldn’t even run ONE MLE without stopping. ⁉In 2015, I wasn’t in a relationship. ⁉In 2019, I wasn’t a skier and was deathly afraid to try. ⁉In 2019, I didn’t own a home. ⁉In 2021, I didn’t own a business. ⁉In 2022, I hadn’t written a book. Today, every single one
- [We LOVE seeing vulnerability in others. We HATE seeing it in OURSELVES." Last week's mental struggle](https://amymchambers.com/we-love-seeing-vulnerability-in-others-we-hate-seeing-it-in-ourselves-last-weeks-mental-struggle/) - We LOVE seeing vulnerability in others. We HATE seeing it in ourselves. In efforts to be VULNERABLE today, I share a mental and emotional struggle I experienced last week. I see so many of us do this. Over-critique ourselves. Judge ourselves. Grade ourselves harshly. It’s sometimes HARD to love and support ourselves. Self-talk is SO
- [I don't have a lot of PET PEEVES, especially professionally. But this is ONE OF THEM.](https://amymchambers.com/i-dont-have-a-lot-of-pet-peeves-especially-professionally-but-this-is-one-of-them/) - There’s not much that bothers me professionally. But this is one of my few PET PEEVES. It’s always saddened me (just a bit!) when people THINK they have a “growth mindset”, but actually have NO IDEA what that term REALLY means. Carol Dweck’s book, MINDSET, changed my life. I really mean words: CHANGED MY LIFE.
- [I've finished writing and editing my SECOND BOOK!! It's COMING SOON to a bookstore near you!](https://amymchambers.com/ive-finished-writing-and-editing-my-second-book-its-coming-soon-to-a-bookstore-near-you/) - Isn’t it a great feeling when our DREAMS come true? Isn’t it a great feeling when we accomplish our LIFE-GOALS? So happy to report that I’ve finished writing and editing my SECOND book. This book is NOT about leadership. Rather, it’s about PERSONAL power, success, and happiness. This process has reminded me that we can
- [Letting People Go (From any part of our lives!) can be tough. Here’s what you NEED TO KNOW.](https://amymchambers.com/letting-people-go-from-any-part-of-our-lives-can-be-tough-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Are you struggling to EXIT someone out of your life? Maybe you’re: 🤔struggling to let someone go at work 🤔 struggling to end a working relationship with a vendor or client 🤔 wanting to stop doing business with a company 🤔 struggling to end a relationship with someone in your personal life It’s hard to
- [Are you #frustrated? Not seeing signs of #progress? Don't GIVE UP. Don't QUIT. Hang in LONGER.](https://amymchambers.com/are-you-frustrated-not-seeing-signs-of-progress-dont-give-up-dont-quit-hang-in-longer/) - “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” ― Thomas Edison When we hit 40, it gets harder to stay in shape. During the past month, I’ve periodically felt discouraged by the effort I’ve been putting into my health and fitness- without my
- [What if you're ALREADY there? What if its ALREADY happening? Here's how to appreciate the PRESENT.](https://amymchambers.com/what-if-youre-already-there-what-if-its-already-happening-heres-how-to-appreciate-the-present/) - What if you’re ALREADY there? Recently, I told one of my coaches about my hopes, goals, and dreams. I talked about wanting to be a great executive coach and write bestselling books that people love, and really be successful as an entrepreneur and business owner. She said, “Amy, you’re already there.” So often, we miss
- [You may not be where you WANT to be, but you're not where you WERE, either.](https://amymchambers.com/you-may-not-be-where-you-want-to-be-but-youre-not-where-you-were-either/) - It really is the shortest video I’ve ever made since (75 seconds!). Today’s message for Motivational Monday is simple: you might not be where you WANT to be…but there’s no doubt, you’re not where you WERE, either. Don’t miss out on all the progress, process, effort, practice, work, hours, and growth you’ve already SEEN and
- [How much time do you spend looking in the REARVIEW MIRROR versus out the WINDSHIELD?](https://amymchambers.com/how-much-time-do-you-spend-looking-in-the-rearview-mirror-versus-out-the-windshield/) - Today’s message is an important one: You are NOT a product of your circumstances or events that have happened to you. Rather, you are a product of your choices- the decisions you make EVERY DANG DAY. How wrapped up are YOU with things that you cannot control? Maybe it’s: ❌ A decision your boss made
- ["You don't need to wait for permission to lead. Just lead." -@kamalaharris SUCH GREAT ADVICE!!](https://amymchambers.com/you-dont-need-to-wait-for-permission-to-lead-just-lead-kamalaharris-such-great-advice/) - oved this quote from Kamala Harris. She said: “You don’t need to wait for PERMISSION to lead. JUST LEAD.” How powerful is THAT? So often, we wait. 🤔 We wait to be told what to do or asked. 🤔 We wait for instructions or directions. 🤔 We wait for a formal invite green light, or
- ["You need a lot of relationship to get big things done." How good are YOU at building relationships?](https://amymchambers.com/you-need-a-lot-of-relationship-to-get-big-things-done-how-good-are-you-at-building-relationships/) - “You need a lot of relationship to do really big things.” “Never forget the power of assembly.” I loved these two quotes from Liz Wiseman’s book, Impact Players. In this video, I share an awesome story of Paul Forgey, an Impact Player that works at 🎯 Target 🎯. For some great leadership lessons, listen in!
- [Don't be a hero. Be a hero maker. Especially if you're in #leadership.](https://amymchambers.com/dont-be-a-hero-be-a-hero-maker-especially-if-youre-in-leadership/) - Don’t be a HERO. Be a HERO-MAKER. “Impact Players are not just heroes; they are hero makers. They pull others into the spotlight and lead the team so that there are multiple winners and potential leaders. And when the entire team looks good, so does the boss.” -Liz Wiseman, Impact Players I loved this. What
- [A crash-course on the Law of Attraction and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies. How are YOU using them?](https://amymchambers.com/a-crash-course-on-the-law-of-attraction-and-self-fulfilling-prophecies-how-are-you-using-them/) - Last week, one of my clients said “you can convince yourself of anything.” I LOVED that! She’s right. We can absolutely convince ourselves of anything. As I recently wrote in my second book, “your brain will NOT make a LIAR out of you.” And, As Donald Peaks taught me, “what we think about grows.” Today’s
- [When was the last time you took INVENTORY of what's going WELL & what you're PROUD of yourself for?](https://amymchambers.com/when-was-the-last-time-you-took-inventory-of-whats-going-well-what-youre-proud-of-yourself-for/) - his topic is really important, and I don’t talk about it nearly ENOUGH. When was the last time you took INVENTORY of: ⁉ Things you’re doing WELL? ⁉ Things about yourself you’re PROUD of? ⁉ Actions you’ve taken that you’re PROUD of? ⁉ Accomplishments you’ve had? When I ask most people if they have any
- [Want to be happier? More successful? Then you MUST do AT LEAST ONE THING, every day, for YOURSELF.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-be-happier-more-successful-then-you-must-do-at-least-one-thing-every-day-for-yourself/) - The biggest piece of advice I’ve given to clients over the last few weeks is to make sure they do at LEAST ONE THING, every single day, for themselves. All too many of us are bogged down in the thick of thin things. Things like: 🚗 Driving our kids to all their clubs and commitments
- [LISTENING IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS. How good are YOU at it?](https://amymchambers.com/listening-is-one-of-the-most-important-skills-in-building-relationships-how-good-are-you-at-it/) - How good of a LISTENER are you (really?). Listening is really hard for most of us. That’s a problem because it stands out as perhaps THE most important and crucial skill in building relationships. And yes, I called it a skill. That means you can practice it, and get better at it. The following video
- [The ONE BIG (but simple) thing that HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL people do that separates them from the rest](https://amymchambers.com/the-one-big-but-simple-thing-that-happy-successful-people-do-that-separates-them-from-the-rest/) - his is the BIG, ONE, SIMPLE THING that makes the difference between being happy and successful- and NOT. I haven’t found ANYTHING that leads to a bigger difference between having it ALL- and NOT. Happy Transformation Tuesday, everyone! hashtag#happiness :hashtag#happinesscomesfromwithin hashtag#happinessatwork hashtag#happinesscoach hashtag#whatcanyoucontrol hashtag#circleofcontrol hashtag#choices hashtag#choicesmatter hashtag#takeresponsibility hashtag#takeownership
- [Learn how to APOLOGIZE and your RELATIONSHIPS will immediately get BETTER.](https://amymchambers.com/learn-how-to-apologize-and-your-relationships-will-immediately-get-better/) - How good are you at APOLOGIZING? Learn how to apologize when you’ve made a mistake and your relationships will IMMEDIATELY get BETTER. How we apologize says A LOT about us. If we care about the person we’ve hurt (and hurt happens in ALL relationships), then it’s important we figure out how to SAY WE’RE SORRY.
- [DID YOU FALL OFF THE WAGON? BREAK YOUR HABIT? It happens all the time. JUST SIMPLY RESTART.](https://amymchambers.com/did-you-fall-off-the-wagon-break-your-habit-it-happens-all-the-time-just-simply-restart/) - Did you break your habit? Fall off the wagon? Happens all the time. Don’t turn a bad week into a bad month. Don’t turn a bad month into a bad year. All too often, when people break a habit and fall off the wagon, they spend way too much time lamenting it. They’ll say things
- [Without conscious effort, you're likely to BECOME YOUR PARENTS. Be sure this is what you want!](https://amymchambers.com/1116-2/) - Do you know what beliefs you have from childhood that may not be serving you? It’s SO important YOU DO. Why? Because, unless we consciously work not to, MOST OF US tend to become our parents. For some of us, that’s GREAT NEWS! Our parents modeled excellent habits, healthy relationships, and gave us great tools
- [Want a BETTER RELATIONSHIP? Then, you can start by doing these FOUR THINGS.](https://amymchambers.com/want-a-better-relationship-then-you-can-start-by-doing-these-four-things/) - Almost everyone I know wants a better relationship with SOMEONE. Usually, it’s a spouse or significant other, but many of us ALSO want better relationships with their direct reports, boss, or peers. At home, we often want better relationships with our parents, our kids, or friends. These 4 PRACTICES work to build better relationships with
- [ADVICE you may not WANT to hear, but NEED to. If you're facing a tough #problem, here's what you DO.](https://amymchambers.com/advice-you-may-not-want-to-hear-but-need-to-if-youre-facing-a-tough-problem-heres-what-you-do/) - If you’re facing ANY problem at work or at home, doing this ONE THING always helps. No matter what. You may not WANT to hear it, but it’s (without a doubt) what you NEED to hear. Recently, my foot problems have been worsening. It’s tough. It’s scary. I want to complain and whine about it,
- [Lessons from my 6th grade SHOP TEACHER on TRUST!! What he told me back in 1994 CHANGED MY LIFE!](https://amymchambers.com/essons-from-my-6th-grade-shop-teacher-on-trust-what-he-told-me-back-in-1994-changed-my-life/) - How good are you at TRUSTING yourself? How good are you at LISTENING to yourself? Have you ever been hurt by something someone ELSE said? Have you ever let yourself be talked out of something you really wanted to do because of others? At times, we probably ALL struggle with these concepts. How interesting that
- [What you can UNLEARN or RETHINK now might be more important than what you LEARNED or THOUGHT before!](https://amymchambers.com/what-you-can-unlearn-or-rethink-now-might-be-more-important-than-what-you-learned-or-thought-before/) - When was the last time you LEARNED something? BETTER YET: When was the last time you UNLEARNED something? How often do you THINK about things? BETTER YET: How often do you RETHINK things? Or, when was the last time you simply CHANGED YOUR MIND? I’d argue it’s almost MORE important for you to RETHINK than
- [I met a lesbian woman at a hotel bar in Indiana. I'll never forget what she said to me about it.](https://amymchambers.com/i-met-a-lesbian-woman-at-a-hotel-bar-in-indiana-ill-never-forget-what-she-said-to-me-about-it/) - At the ND leadership conference, I struck up a conversation with a woman who told me she was in South Bend for a wedding, with her wife. I thanked her for viewing me as a safe person, and trusting me with that information. Then, I asked her if it’s ever HARD to tell people she’s
- [NOT ALL FRIENDSHIPS ARE BUILT TO LAST. Do the friendships YOU have all benefit and serve you?](https://amymchambers.com/not-all-friendships-are-built-to-last-do-the-friendships-you-have-all-benefit-and-serve-you/) - NOT ALL FRIENDSHIPS ARE MEANT TO LAST. We sometimes struggle with this concept. We’ll sometimes act as if we HAVE to stay friends with someone just because we’ve known them for a long time, or have a lot of memories together. I’ve lost a LOT of friends over the years. In almost all these situations,
- [Want to Sell More? Don't Start With Your Product or Service — Start With Yourself.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-sell-more-dont-start-with-your-product-or-service-start-with-yourself/) - Here are five simple actions you can take to encourage your clients to buy from you.
- [Struggling to set boundaries? I get it. It can be tough. Here's why it's so important you do.](https://amymchambers.com/struggling-to-set-boundaries-i-get-it-it-can-be-tough-heres-why-its-so-important-you-do/) - Do you struggle to set boundaries and say NO? I have. Back in 2006, a boss asked me to come to work with food poisoning. I did it. For an entire day, I worked while being VERY sick. That wasn’t great leadership on her part, but I was also at fault. I should have said
- [Mindset with Stacey O’Byrne](https://amymchambers.com/mindset-with-stacey-obyrne/)
- [Finding Your Voice: Leading as a Woman with Dr. Kas Henry](https://amymchambers.com/finding-your-voice-leading-as-a-woman-with-dr-kas-henry/) - Watch On Youtube
- [The 7 V.IR.T.U.E.S. of Leadership: What Makes a Great Leader with Maureen Ryan Blake](https://amymchambers.com/the-7-v-ir-t-u-e-s-of-leadership-what-makes-a-great-leader-with-maureen-ryan-blake/) - Watch on Youtube
- [Radio Interview with Rebecca Gruyter Hall on Voice America](https://amymchambers.com/radio-interview-with-rebecca-gruyter-hall-on-voice-america/) - Watch on Voice America
- [Leadership, How NOT to rob a bank, Fast Food, Skiing, and Childhood with Matt Balaker](https://amymchambers.com/leadership-how-not-to-rob-a-bank-fast-food-skiing-and-childhood-with-matt-balaker/)
- [These 7 Practices Will Turn You Into an Exceptional Leader](https://amymchambers.com/these-7-practices-will-turn-you-into-an-exceptional-leader/) - These tips will transform and revolutionize your leadership forever. If you want your people to admire and respect you, stay fiercely loyal and produce breakthrough results, this model works.
- [How to Get Your Conscious Mind in the Driver's Seat and Create Control in Your Life](https://amymchambers.com/how-to-get-your-conscious-mind-in-the-drivers-seat-and-create-control-in-your-life/) - Oftentimes, we’re at the mercy of our emotions. But the most successful people in the world know where these emotions come from, why they happen and can use that awareness to manage and control their reactions. Here’s how you can do it, too.
- [Most of Us Look for Ways to Feel Offended': How to Break Out of Toxic Patterns and Start Living](https://amymchambers.com/most-of-us-look-for-ways-to-feel-offended-how-to-break-out-of-toxic-patterns-and-start-living/) - Eight maxims that will make you reexamine your priorities and regain control of your life.
- [How the 7 Ps of Personal Power Can Help You Find Fulfillment](https://amymchambers.com/how-the-7-ps-of-personal-power-can-help-you-find-fulfillment/) - These seven practices will help you immediately take more control over your life, and feel happier and in control as you do it.
- [You Are the Architect of Your Life. Here Are 4 Ways to Design the Life You've Always Wanted.](https://amymchambers.com/you-are-the-architect-of-your-life-here-are-4-ways-to-design-the-life-youve-always-wanted/) - We can change our entire lives by believing in ourselves and our ideas. Here’s how to do it.
- [4 Simple Steps to Building a Better Resume](https://amymchambers.com/4-simple-steps-to-building-a-better-resume/) - Resumes are incredibly effective tools and you never know when having an incredible one could really come in handy. A few simple practices can change your resume from average to amazing.
- [How might REGION BETA PARADOX be taking shape in YOUR life? I didn't even know what it WAS.](https://amymchambers.com/how-might-region-beta-paradox-be-taking-shape-in-your-life-i-didnt-even-know-what-it-was/) - What “BUBBLES IN YOUR CARPET” are YOU simply PUTTING UP with, instead of dealing with them? How many of you know what REGION BETA PARADOX is? I didn’t, until Ronald Carino taught me the other day. (Thanks, Ron!). Region Beta Paradox is the phenomenon where we’re more likely to heal from or recover from AWFUL situations than
- [Choose Your Words Carefully to Transform Your Mindset (and Your Success)](https://amymchambers.com/choose-your-words-carefully-to-transform-your-mindset-and-your-success/) - All too often, our words lay the foundation for our success or our failure in life. Managing our language deliberately and with intention can have dramatic impacts on our lives.
- [4 Ways Highly Successful People Handle Tough Times and Get Back on Track](https://amymchambers.com/4-ways-highly-successful-people-handle-tough-times-and-get-back-on-track/) - We all have times we struggle with stress, doubt, uncertainty, failure and challenges — even the most successful entrepreneurs. Here’s how to push your productivity in the right direction after getting knocked down.
- [What Is Your Dream Job? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions to Find Out.](https://amymchambers.com/what-is-your-dream-job-ask-yourself-these-4-questions-to-find-out/) - Too many of us don’t love our jobs — and worse, we think that’s normal. Why are we settling? Here are four ways to help you identify what kind of job you really should have.
- [If You Want to Be a Great Communicator, Avoid Falling Into These Classic Traps](https://amymchambers.com/if-you-want-to-be-a-great-communicator-avoid-falling-into-these-classic-traps/) - Being a great communicator can be tough, but it’s extremely helpful in business and in life. By avoiding the following four blunders, you’ll automatically be in a better position to communicate effectively.
- [5 Mantras to Adopt That Will Immediately Improve Your Life](https://amymchambers.com/5-mantras-to-adopt-that-will-immediately-improve-your-life/) - Our beliefs, values and language often determine our success. But, where do we start? Here are five mantras that will change your entire life if you truly believe and practice them.
- [This Is Why Your Hiring Process Isn't Working](https://amymchambers.com/this-is-why-your-hiring-process-isnt-working/) - If you want to make better hiring decisions, you might need to change how you interview.
- [8 Life Lessons I Wish I'd Known Sooner](https://amymchambers.com/8-life-lessons-i-wish-id-known-sooner/) - If you’re feeling angry, disappointed, frustrated or powerless in any area of your life, I promise that these eight life lessons I’ve learned will change everything for you.
- [How This Undervalued Habit Became the Secret to My Productivity — And Changed My Life](https://amymchambers.com/how-this-undervalued-habit-became-the-secret-to-my-productivity-and-changed-my-life/) - Unlock the secret to being a better leader, a better person and having a more productive life.
- [Facing a Tough Problem? Try These Hacks to Find the Solution You Need](https://amymchambers.com/facing-a-tough-problem-try-these-hacks-to-find-the-solution-you-need/) - Not every problem has easy answers, and that’s okay. Here are four ways you can free yourself from gridlock when you’re stuck.
- [Empowering Your People Is the Best Decision You Can Make. Here's Why.](https://amymchambers.com/empowering-your-people-is-the-best-decision-you-can-make-heres-why/) - Giving control to someone else can be hard — and at times, even scary. Here are four tips to ensure that empowering your employees and giving them autonomy will be the best choice for your business.
- [As leaders, we have TWO JOBS. 1) To influence others 2) to BE influenced BY others. Do YOU do these?](https://amymchambers.com/as-leaders-we-have-two-jobs-1-to-influence-others-2-to-be-influenced-by-others-do-you-do-these/) - As leaders, we have TWO JOBS. 1) To influence others. 2) To BE influenced by others. Without the help of Katia, Chief Administration Officer at SkyOne, this series wouldn’t EVEN EXIST. That’s right- without Katia doing the FIRST job of leadership (influencing me), and me doing the SECOND job of leadership (allowing myself to BE influenced), I wouldn’t
- [Are you NOT feeling very #INSPIRED or #MOTIVATED? Trust me, I get it. KNOW: You have POWER over this](https://amymchambers.com/are-you-not-feeling-very-inspired-or-motivated-trust-me-i-get-it-know-you-have-power-over-this/) - Do you sometimes STRUGGLE to feel MOTIVATED or INSPIRED? Trust me, I get it. Happens to me all the time. It can be easy to think that motivation should just COME to us. But, that’s not how motivation works. Inspiration isn’t something we just have to WAIT for. Like happiness, we can CHOOSE to feel
- [Not everyone is going to LIKE you. That's OKAY. Many people don't even like THEMSELVES.](https://amymchambers.com/994-2/) - If you were raised like me, you were brought up to believe the following: 😮 People are SUPPOSED to LIKE you. . 😮If you’re doing it right, people WILL LIKE you. 😮If they don’t, there’s either something wrong with them, or something wrong with YOU. 😮It’s very important that people LIKE you. It’s bad to
- [NOT EVERYTHING WILL GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. ALWAYS BE READY TO ADAPT. Here's how I'm doing that NOW.](https://amymchambers.com/not-everything-will-go-according-to-plan-always-be-ready-to-adapt-heres-how-im-doing-that-now/) - I can’t tell you how many embarrassing and frustrating moments I’ve had over the last 10 days. I’ve been wearing contact lenses since I was 13. For the last 27 years, I’ve worn them from morning till night; 16 hours a day, sometimes longer. Now, as I’m aging, my eyes aren’t naturally producing tears at
- [I can't tell you how many times I've fallen off the wagon. Here's what I've learned NOT to say or do](https://amymchambers.com/i-cant-tell-you-how-many-times-ive-fallen-off-the-wagon-heres-what-ive-learned-not-to-say-or-do/) - I can’t tell you how many times I’ve SCREWED UP. Here’s what I’ve learned NOT to say, think, or do when that happens. Late last week, I shared a video about one of my clients that had a “bad” week. In that video, I remarked that success is NOT a straight line. That just because
- [Success is NOT a straight line. Don't expect it to be. Here's WHY.](https://amymchambers.com/913-2/) - Success is NOT a straight line. Don’t expect it to be. Here’s WHY. When we start making forward progress in a direction, it’s easy to conclude (or hope!) that there’s nothing but sunny skies and smooth sailing again. This FALSE EXPECTATION sets us up for SO much disappointment and unecessary suffering. Thinking that you’re never
- [I wrote a bestselling leadership book. Here's 5 LIFE LESSONS I learned along the way.](https://amymchambers.com/i-wrote-a-bestselling-leadership-book-heres-5-life-lessons-i-learned-along-the-way/) - It’s already been ONE WEEK since I launched my first book, the 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders! Paperbacks are now available on Amazon- I’d LOVE to know what you’d think. Many of you have asked if I learned anything through this process of writing and publishing a bestselling book. YES. Here’s my TOP FIVE: 1)
- [ook, "The 7 V.I.R.T.U.E.S. of Exceptional Leaders" is now a #1 International BEST-SELLER!](https://amymchambers.com/ook-the-7-v-i-r-t-u-e-s-of-exceptional-leaders-is-now-a-1-international-best-seller/) - WE DID IT!!! #1 INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLING AUTHOR!! I can’t thank you all for the TREMENDOUS outpouring of support I have experienced over the last 24 hours. SO many of you have bought my kindle/electronic book and helped me achieve a lifelong dream of mine- to become a best selling author! I can’t thank you all
- [#JFK visits #NASA in 1962. His talk with a janitor there forever changed my view of #LEADERSHIP.](https://amymchambers.com/jfk-visits-nasa-in-1962-his-talk-with-a-janitor-there-forever-changed-my-view-of-leadership/) - When JFK visited NASA in 1962, he met a janitor. President Kennedy asked the janitor what he was doing there. The janitor’s answer has profoundly changed my view of leadership. In leadership, we badly want our employees to be as excited as we are about the vision, mission, and purpose of the company. All too
- [Find out what #LESSONS my childhood friend from elementary school taught me at only 9-10 years old.](https://amymchambers.com/https-www-youtube-com-watchvpsqnqv1vba8/) - LEADERSHP is EVERYWHERE. We were only 9-10 years old at the time, but my elementary school friend taught me the following lessons, which stuck with me forever: 1) Always make practice harder than the game. 2) If you’re going to win, REALLY WIN. 3) Challenging ourselves- and making things harder on PURPOSE- helps us generate
- [STOP interviewing people for WHAT THEY'VE DONE. START interviewing people for WHO THEY ARE.](https://amymchambers.com/stop-interviewing-people-for-what-theyve-done-start-interviewing-people-for-who-they-are/) - STOP interviewing people for WHAT THEY’VE DONE. START interviewing people for WHO THEY ARE. Asking nothing but “Tell me about a time WHEN” questions, isn’t going to necessarily predict how someone will behave in the future. We like to THINK it will. We say, “Well, past behavior is an indicator of future behavior”. But, questions
- [EARTHQUAKE hits LA. Here's how two people responded. SAME SITUATION. Totally DIFFERENT RESPONSES.](https://amymchambers.com/earthquake-hits-la-heres-how-two-people-responded-same-situation-totally-different-responses/) - Are you the person in the FIRST CAR or the SECOND CAR? The answer to THAT QUESTION will determine the shape of your entire life. This short 4 minute story changed my perspective on everything. #leadership #mindset #mindsetcoach #mindovermatter #happiness #happinesscomesfromwithin #happinessisachoice
- [There is NO HACK. There is NO SILVER bullet. Want success? WORK FOR IT in MANY DIFFERENT WAYS.](https://amymchambers.com/there-is-no-hack-there-is-no-silver-bullet-want-success-work-for-it-in-many-different-ways/) - THERE IS NO HACK. One of greatest lessons I ever learned in leadership and life: stop looking for the silver / magic bullet. I hope Johnny Montes doesn’t mind that I share this lesson I FIRST learned from him- then validated for myself MANY times over in life. Recognizing that great companies AND great human beings
- [In 2008, I got sick and missed an entire week of work. That led to the best leadership lesson EVER.](https://amymchambers.com/in-2008-i-got-sick-and-missed-an-entire-week-of-work-that-led-to-the-best-leadership-lesson-ever/) - I had so much fun making this video! It’s probably one of my favorite Transformational Videos yet. I can’t believe I waited so long to share this story! I hope you all love this story as much as I do. If I hadn’t gotten so sick back in 2008, and missed some work, I might
- [FAULT and RESPONSIBILITY are NOT the same thing. Here’s WHY.](https://amymchambers.com/fault-and-responsibility-are-not-the-same-thing-heres-why/) - FAULT and RESPONSIBILITY are NOT the same thing. The sooner you recognize that, the better your life will be. Here’s why. #takeaction #leadership #leadershipmatters #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #responsibility #fault
- [Want better relationships? Then, start by asking yourself this ONE, SIMPLE question.](https://amymchambers.com/want-better-relationships-then-start-by-asking-yourself-this-one-simple-question/) - Today’s video is about CONFICT in relationships. And one, simple question you can ask yourself when it happens. Experiencing conflict in even our best relationships is common. People let us down. People disappoint us. No one is perfect all the time. Often times, when we’ve been wronged or we experience trouble in our relationships, we
- [Want something to change? Then, you have to take ACTION. Not just TALK ABOUT taking ACTION. But ACT.](https://amymchambers.com/want-something-to-change-then-you-have-to-take-action-not-just-talk-about-taking-action-but-act/) - Take some ACTION today. ACTION is the key difference-maker in life. All too often, instead of taking actual action, we instead just TALK ABOUT taking action. Complaining, whining, venting, and listing all the reasons why we CAN’T do something- never gets us anywhere. We can always come up with a million reasons why we CAN’T
- [Want to create more SUCCESS for yourself? Watch this.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-create-more-success-for-yourself-watch-this/) - This video is about CONFICT in relationships. And one, simple question you can ask yourself when it happens. Experiencing conflict in even our best relationships is common. People let us down. People disappoint us. No one is perfect all the time. Often times, when we’ve been wronged or we experience trouble in our relationships, we
- [What's in your "OWNER'S MANUAL"? Do you even know? And, how often do you consult with it?](https://amymchambers.com/whats-in-your-owners-manual-do-you-even-know-and-how-often-do-you-consult-with-it/) - My friend said that she wishes she had an “OWNERS MANUAL” for her husband. I laughed, but then I thought about it more. There IS an owners manual for her husband, and she could do the work to CREATE it. We all have an “owners manual”- that document that tells us what’s going on internally
- [How to write a vision / mission statement for your life. And, yes; having one will change EVERTYHING](https://amymchambers.com/how-to-write-a-vision-mission-statement-for-your-life-and-yes-having-one-will-change-evertyhing/) - Happy Transformation Tuesday, Everyone!! Have you ever considered writing a vision or mission statement for your life? If so, I’d strongly recommend it. My life has been infinitely changed by HAVING one of these. Most of us spend much of our lives on autopilot. Our subconscious brains process information much faster than our conscious brains,
- [If your job is GOOD, but NOT GREAT- then this is for you. We ALL deserve a job we LOVE. You do too.](https://amymchambers.com/if-your-job-is-good-but-not-great-then-this-is-for-you-we-all-deserve-a-job-we-love-you-do-too/) - Countless clients, colleagues, and friends have said the following to me: “My job is good; not great. It pays the bills. I don’t know what I’d do if not this. Maybe I’m not supposed to be in love with my career; lots of people don’t love their job. I’m bored. It’s okay for now”. These
- [How taking a STEP BACK in your business and life can help you gain IMMENSE PERSPECTIVE.](https://amymchambers.com/759-2/) - Sometimes, we can’t see the forest through the trees. This past Friday, I shared that I got up and wiped down our 6 screen doors and their corresponding glass doors. Over this weekend, it was remarkable to me how much BETTER I can see through them all. It made me realize how dirty they truly
- [Starting each day with a small, simple task can make a HUGE difference in your life.](https://amymchambers.com/starting-each-day-with-a-small-simple-task-can-make-a-huge-difference-in-your-life/) - I once read an article that argued that how “clean” your closet is matters. It argued that if you have a messy or disorganized closet, you likely have a messy or disorganized life. Clean closet; clean life. Admiral McRaven, a former Navy SEAL with 37 years of experience at all levels of leadership has famously
- [Why having a #JOY calendar can change your life!](https://amymchambers.com/why-having-a-joy-calendar-can-change-your-life/) - A JOY CALENDAR! I LOVED this idea! I was driving last night. On the radio, a host was discussing how powerful a “joy calendar” could be, and it really resonated with me! He advised that we get out some kind of calendar and fill it out for the week or month in advance. You’d calendar
- [What you do in BAD TIMES will DEFINE your success, happiness, and life trajectory. Choose wisely.](https://amymchambers.com/what-you-do-in-bad-times-will-define-your-success-happiness-and-life-trajectory-choose-wisely/) - What you do in the BAD TIMES matters far more than what you do in the GOOD TIMES. We ALL experience struggle. We ALL have moments of failure. We ALL have challenges. We ALL have days where we simply just don’t FEEL like doing the things we know we should. We all probably have days
- [HOW TO HAVE DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS. GIVING TOUGH FEEDBACK MADE EASIER. #FEEDBACK](https://amymchambers.com/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-giving-tough-feedback-made-easier-feedback/) - Giving tough feedback is difficult. I was recently asked for advice on this, and here were my 4 suggestions: 1) State your positive intent. Affirm the relationship. Tell the person how much you care about them. It’s easier to accept tough feedback when you’ve just been reminded how much you’re valued, appreciated, and loved. It’s easier
- [Laugh. Just #LAUGH! Life is full of challenges and mistakes. If you can't laugh, life will be hard.](https://amymchambers.com/laugh-just-laugh-life-is-full-of-challenges-and-mistakes-if-you-cant-laugh-life-will-be-hard/) - Laugh. For Pete’s sake (and I don’t even know who Pete is!), just LAUGH. When we hit bumps in the road, have tough moments, screw up- and trust me, those WILL happen, being able to just sit back at laugh at yourself a bit goes such a long way. It makes the journey so much
- [Did you get TOUGH feedback? Was it HARD or PAINFUL to hear? Are you feeling UNCOMFORTABLE? GOOD.](https://amymchambers.com/did-you-get-tough-feedback-was-it-hard-or-painful-to-hear-are-you-feeling-uncomfortable-good/) - This is probably one of the more uncomfortable “Transformation Tuesday” videos I’ve ever made. It’s all about feedback I got from another individual that wasn’t positive. When someone tells us something that we’ve done or said that’s bothering them, we often try to get ourselves out of it. We feel hurt. We get defensive. We
- [You absolutely CAN mend a broken relationship. If you couldn't, I wouldn't own this amazing shirt.](https://amymchambers.com/you-absolutely-can-mend-a-broken-relationship-if-you-couldnt-i-wouldnt-own-this-amazing-shirt/) - We sometimes think that once a relationship is broken- we can’t repair it. This is totally fallacious. You can repair a relationship with nearly ANYONE, as long as there’s willingness on both sides. You can even repair a relationship when it’s really only YOU that’s making big strides or efforts to improve it in the
- [STOP saying you want to be "happy". Don't "look" for happiness. Happiness is a CHOICE. You create it](https://amymchambers.com/stop-saying-you-want-to-be-happy-dont-look-for-happiness-happiness-is-a-choice-you-create-it/) - So many of us talk about wanting to “be happy”. When we say this, it’s almost as if we’re WAITING for happiness to come for us, or we’re trying to FIND it. Happiness is not a “thing to be found”. It’s a state of being. We don’t “find” it. We CREATE it. It doesn’t “come
- [What are your BELIEFS? Do you even KNOW? And, what if some of them are not SERVING you?](https://amymchambers.com/what-are-your-beliefs-do-you-even-know-and-what-if-some-of-them-are-not-serving-you/) - What are your BELIEFS? Do you even KNOW? And, what if some of them are not SERVING you? Our beliefs are very important. They explain how we interpret and see everything in the world, including ourselves and other people. They explain how we face challenges, how we resolve problems, how we identify solutions, and how
- [We tend to think that knowledge comes BEFORE belief. The most successful people in the world DON'T.](https://amymchambers.com/we-tend-to-think-that-knowledge-comes-before-belief-the-most-successful-people-in-the-world-dont/) - Most of us think that knowledge comes BEFORE belief. We want proof, evidence, facts, data- to show and tell us that we’re right about something. We want to SEE it- before we believe it. The most successful people in the world DON’T THINK THIS WAY. The most successful people in the world run that equation
- [Don’t be a prisoner to your mind. Here’s how to avoid it.](https://amymchambers.com/dont-be-a-prisoner-to-your-mind-heres-how-to-avoid-it/) - Don’t be a prisoner to your mind. Here’s how to avoid it. Understanding how our brains work- and how POWERFUL and QUICKLY our subconscious mind processes for us- is a GREAT starting point to get our conscious mind in the drivers seat. Extending the space between stimulus and response and intentionally ENLISTING our conscious minds
- [Would you like to have more TIME for yourself every week? If so, then WATCH THIS!](https://amymchambers.com/would-you-like-to-have-more-time-for-yourself-every-week-if-so-then-watch-this/) - SO many of my clients tell me on a weekly basis- that the #1 thing they’re struggling with in their life- is TIME. They all want the same thing: the HACK. They ask me or tell me: “How do you get it ALL done?”. “How can I set better boundaries and learn how to just
- [How much time do you spend each day wrapped up in "drama"? And, are you SURE?](https://amymchambers.com/how-much-time-do-you-spend-each-day-wrapped-up-in-drama-and-are-you-sure-2/) - How much time do you spend each day wrapped up in “drama”? And, are you SURE? Many of us find reasons to feel frustrated, irritated, upset, angry, bothered at various points during our days, weeks, or months. Often, it’s not so much that we’re bothered by the FACTS (or reality). It’s that we’re bothered by
- [How much time do you spend each day wrapped up in "drama"? And, are you SURE?](https://amymchambers.com/how-much-time-do-you-spend-each-day-wrapped-up-in-drama-and-are-you-sure/) - How much time do you spend each day wrapped up in “drama”? And, are you SURE? Many of us find reasons to feel frustrated, irritated, upset, angry, bothered at various points during our days, weeks, or months. Often, it’s not so much that we’re bothered by the FACTS (or reality). It’s that we’re bothered by
- [Are you in MOTION? Or, are you in ACTION?](https://amymchambers.com/707-2/) - Are you in MOTION? Or, are you in ACTION? Are you just WISHING for it? Or, are you truly working for it? Are you saying things like: “Yeah, I know I need to do that. I should do that. I totally ought to do that. I’ll do that soon. I’ll try”. Or, are you in
- [Know Your WORTH. Know your VALUE. Do not SETTLE. Raise your EXPECTATIONS, of YOURSELF.](https://amymchambers.com/know-your-worth-know-your-value-do-not-settle-raise-your-expectations-of-yourself/) - When I graduated from college in 2004, my first job (a Management Development Program at a great bank!) paid me $19.23 an hour ($40k a year). I was 21 and was so thrilled to just have gotten my first “real job-offer”, that I didn’t even think to negotiate. In my first year at the bank,
- [Don't you DARE give up on your dreams. SUCCESS ONLY can happen if you KEEP GOING FORWARD.](https://amymchambers.com/dont-you-dare-give-up-on-your-dreams-success-only-can-happen-if-you-keep-going-forward/) - Babe Ruth said: “It’s hard to beat the person who never gives up”. Thomas Edison said: “The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time”. Will Smith said: “There’s no reason to have a Plan B, because it distracts from Plan A”. Winston Churchill said: “Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm
- [What you KNOW doesn’t matter. Why the smartest people in the room aren’t always the most successful.](https://amymchambers.com/what-you-know-doesnt-matter-why-the-smartest-people-in-the-room-arent-always-the-most-successful/) - “What you DO speaks so loudly, that I cannot hear what you SAY”. -Ralph Waldo Emmerson It’s been said that ACTIONS are stronger than WORDS. I have a different take on that. The reality is- BOTH MATTER. Words have power. Words have meaning. Words create feelings. But when those words aren’t aligned with action- nothing
- [Don’t Have the Life You Truly Want? Here’s WHY.](https://amymchambers.com/dont-have-the-life-you-truly-want-heres-why/) - A good friend asked me this morning if she should stay in a situation that’s “okay, but not great”. It has SOME of the things she wants, but not everything she wants. I LOVED this question, because we ALL struggle with this concept SO much. Almost all of us, at one time or another, has
- [Want to actually ACHIEVE your goals? Then do this ONE SIMPLE THING.](https://amymchambers.com/want-to-actually-achieve-your-goals-then-do-this-one-simple-thing/) - Want to have more success? Then WRITE YOUR GOALS DOWN. A goal that isn’t written down is merely a WISH. Get your goals on paper. So many studies talk about how writing things down make it MUCH more likely you’ll remember, retain, internalize, and actually ACHIEVE them. Don’t fall into the trip of not WANTING
- [Transformation Tuesday #1: Knowing your Purpose](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-1/) - Do know your WHY? Do you have PURPOSE in your life? Have you envisioned that ideal state for the future of your life? Do you wake up with Drive, passion, and great energy every day to go do what you do?
- [Transformation Tuesday #2: PLAN your TIME to align with your PURPOSE to create more happiness](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-2/) - Have dreams but struggle to turn them into reality? Never seem to “have” enough time? One of the most important things that will lead to your happiness in life, is a line how you spend your time with what you SAY is important to you. When we spend most of our time doing things to
- [Transformation Tuesday #3: PLAN; Part 2! Four Must-Do’s to Carry Out Any Plan](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-3/) - Four Must Do’s to Carry Out Your Plan. 1. Say No to almost everything 2. Write it Down 3. Expect it to be hard, hurtful, painful- not easy and simple 4. Make TIME to plan
- [Transformation Tuesday #4: Passion. How PASSIONATE are you about what you do every day?](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-4/) - If you don’t have PASSION- life will be very difficult for you, and you’ll always struggle to create success.
- [Transformation Tuesday #5: What are you a PRISONER or slave to? What’s holding you back?](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-5/) - What are you a prisoner to? What are you ALLOWING yourself to be a prisoner to? The answer should be nothing, but that’s not true for most of us.
- [Transformation Tuesday #6: FAILURE. What’s your RELATIONSHIP with failure look like? Is it healthy?](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-6/) - Those who embrace failure tend to have far more success than those of us who don’t. Get excited to fail.
- [Transformation Tuesday #7: the 4 “P” of Personal Power, Success, and Happiness: PRACTICE](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-7/) - I share the 4th P of Personal Power. If you’re not getting the results you want in life: ask yourself: who’s helping me with that? And, how much am I practicing? Is there a class or workshop I could take to learn more? Can I find someone who has done what I want to do-
- [Words Have Power. Words Have Meaning. STOP saying “TRY”. Say, “I WILL”, instead.](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-8/) - In leadership and life, it’s critical to be ever so aware of your language. One word we can eliminate from our vocabulary immediately is the word “TRY”. Saying “I’ll try” is just a noisy way of NOT doing something. In this video, I explain WHY. If you’re truly committed to results and success with something,
- [The 5th P of Personal Power- staying PRESENT](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-9/) - Do you find yourself often thinking about the FUTURE? Are there things you worry about? Do you ever feel like you have nervous anxiety over what may happen? A nother week diving diving into the 5th “P” of Personal Power: How to stay PRESENT and CONNECTED to the CURRENT MOMEMT! (That’s where most of your
- [They made fun of me, and mocked me. I chose to go on and be successful ANYWAY.](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-10/) - o others offend you? Annoy you? Disrespect you? Do you spend time thinking about this? Then this video is for you. The highest form of us being able to CHOOSE OUR RESPONSE, is simply to not take offense. What others say about you, behind your back, is NOT in your circle of control. I guarantee
- [Transformation Tuesday #12: For Most of My Life, I wished I was skinnier](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-12-for-most-of-my-life-i-wished-i-was-skinnier/) - I bought into a perception that women are supposed to be small. Smaller than I ever was. I spent years wishing away aspects of my body, and in effect- wishing away aspects of MYSELF. I never felt beautiful enough- and in turn- good enough. When I saw a picture of me running over the Venice
- [Transformation Tuesday #13: What If Everything you've thought about ACCOUNTABILITY...is WRONG?](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-13-what-if-everything-youve-thought-about-accountability-is-wrong/) - Today’s Transformation Tuesday centers on my view that we spend far too much time waiting for others to “take accountability”, and not enough BEING accountable ourselves. That we spend too much time finding “who’s responsible” or who’s to blame- than actually TAKING responsibility ourselves. Anyone who simply chooses to embrace and adopt the views of
- [Transformation Tuesday #14: What if YOU were homeless? What would YOU have done?](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-14-what-if-you-were-homeless-what-would-you-have-done/) - If you were homeless, would YOU have helped another with even less than you had? But how many of us do this, every day? Think we don’t have enough? Hoard our great ideas, innovations, opinions- keep them locked within ourselves or our own teams? What if we all did what my uncle Mark suggested before
- [VULNERABILITITY. We love seeing it in others- but hate it in ourselves. Here's WHY it's SO IMPORTANT](https://amymchambers.com/vulnerabilitity-we-love-seeing-it-in-others-but-hate-it-in-ourselves-heres-why-its-so-important/) - In my upcoming book, there’s an entire section on this concept in a chapter called “Tell your WORST war stories”. Why are we so afraid to do this though? How can we get better? Today, I explore this. #vulnerabilities #vulnerability #beauthentic #transparency #showup #showingup #genuine #bereal #thursdaythoughts #thursdaytips #thursdaymorning #thoughtleadership #thoughtfortheday #transformationtuesday SHOW LESS
- [Is it YOU that is sabotaging YOURSELF and your success! Because of how you think? Find out here.](https://amymchambers.com/is-it-you-that-is-sabotaging-yourself-and-your-success-because-of-how-you-think-find-out-here/) - I think this might be one of my favorite videos I’ve ever made. I share the 7th “P” of Personal Power and talk about the Stockdale Paradox- and how it all relates to our lives. In the Vietnam War, Admiral Jim Stockdale was a POW and held captive for 8 years. He observed that the
- [LEAN INTO PAIN....it's not SUPPOSED to be EASY!! (Why all too many people trying to change- FAIL) .](https://amymchambers.com/lean-into-pain-its-not-supposed-to-be-easy-why-all-too-many-people-trying-to-change-fail/) - “But…it’s SO HARD! It was supposed to be EASY!!!”. Has anyone ever said this to you? An employee? Your kid? Your spouse? All too often we forget that success is supposed to involve some PAIN. And, that most things worth fighting for ARE hard, challenging, difficult. In other words- they come with some PAIN. Today,
- [Do you have a GROWTH mindset? Or a FIXED mindset? Knowing which will CHANGE YOUR LIFE.](https://amymchambers.com/do-you-have-a-growth-mindset-or-a-fixed-mindset-knowing-which-will-change-your-life/) - Who knows what a GROWTH versus FIXED mindset is? Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset, changed my entire life. When I read it in early 2016, I realized that I had been living my entire life with a fixed mindset- and how MUCH that had HELD ME BACK- in life. From outside appearances- I was doing well.
- [Why So Many New Years Resolutions FAIL. Don’t fall into these traps!](https://amymchambers.com/why-so-many-new-years-resolutions-fail-dont-fall-into-these-traps/) - Who’s been thinking about their NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS? Did you know that roughly ONLY 19% of people are successful with their New Years Resolutions? I’ve seen lots of articles like this over the years, but today’s read was on Medical New Today reported that a staggering 81% of people quit or give up on their
- [4 Practices You can Follow to Make Your Coaching and Feedback 40x more effective](https://amymchambers.com/4-practices-you-can-follow-to-make-your-coaching-and-feedback-40x-more-effective/) - Here’s Part 2 to the previos video on coaching, giving and receiving feedback. I got a couple of comments yesterday basically saying: “Amy: so what? I’ve TRIED this before and it doesn’t work!”. And, “Amy, I DO coach this exact way and I’m still not seeing change or getting results!”. I HAD to respond to
- [A MUST-WATCH for anyone who GIVES or RECEIVES feedback](https://amymchambers.com/a-must-watch-for-anyone-who-gives-or-receives-feedback/) - Have you ever gotten feedback you thought was totally off-base and inaccurate? You might’ve thought: “What on earth? I don’t do that! That doesn’t sound anything like me!!”. Or perhaps the feedback was vague and confusing. You might’ve thought: “Wow. I have absolutely NO idea what to do with that. I don’t even know what
- [WHAT IF we could CHANGE our ENTIRE LIVES by changing just ONE THING?](https://amymchambers.com/582-2/) - WHAT IF? WHAT IF we could CHANGE our ENTIRE LIVES by changing just ONE THING? WHAT IF the secret to a changed life is simply to change the questions we ASK OURSELVES? WHAT IF we were to ask “why” or “what if” instead of “why not”? WHAT IF we were to ask “what can I
- [Transformation Tuesday #17: How GRATEFUL and THANKFUL are you, really?](https://amymchambers.com/579-2/) - Happy Thanksgiving! Tomorrow shouldn’t be the only day of the year we choose to feel and express gratitude for all the wonferful things, people, and moments in our lives. We will have BETTER lives if we choose to do that EVERYDAY. Who wants to try my gratitude challenge for the next 37 days and see
- [Transformation Tuesday #16](https://amymchambers.com/575-2/) - If we want different results, we must do different things. But- we can only do different things if we use different tools and resources to help us. How many of us aren’t taking advantage of a tool or resource that could REALLY help us drive success- just because we simply aren’t AWARE that it’s there?
- [Transformation Tuesday #11: 8 Life Lessons that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-11-8-life-lessons-that-will-change-your-life/) - Today is a big day for me. It’s officially my last day as Chief Operating Officer with SkyOne FCU. It’s been a great ride! It’s so very hard to leave a role I’ve liked so very much, but the reality is growth and evolution requires change, and change often requires us to do hard things.
- [Transformation Tuesday #15](https://amymchambers.com/transformation-tuesday-15/) - I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but I know some of you do. Have you ever felt frustrated or sad when someone doesn’t RESPOND to you the way you want them to? Or the way you expected them to? I see this happen ALL THE TIME for most of us. Whether you shared

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