In the late 1800’s, economist Vilfredo Pareto posited a law of income distribution that would later bear his name: Pareto’s Law.  Today, in its more generalized form, the law states that 80% of the consequences stem from 20% of the causes.  Research over the years has shown this law to be proven in almost any setting.  Let’s take a closer look at a variation of the law as ...

In 1990, a young man named Geoffrey Canada, returned home to Harlem on a mission.  His goal – to “end the cycle of poverty in Harlem by transforming all aspects of children’s lives”.  Most would say it was an unrealistic goal rooted in naivete and bravado.  But Mr. Canada, a man who had defied all the odds since early childhood, continued undeterred by his doubters.

He began ...

It’s not easy to open yourself up to possibility.  And when you make the effort it can be filled with risk and setbacks.

When I’m feeling stuck I remind myself that my world is, in many ways, a psychological construct of the mind.  And the story I see and tell myself is founded on a network of assumptions.  No matter how objective I try to be the world still ...

In 1999, I was just about done with the mental health profession.  I was an eight-year veteran in the field, licensed and managing several programs in Boston, MA.  I was newly married and wondering how in the world I was going to grow in a profession I loved while living in one of the most expensive cities in America.

That was the end of it – too much frustration ...

In my mind, the power of giving has no peer.  Sharing your expertise and giving value to others will expand your network and presence in the field at an incredible rate.

Building trust begins a sales progression process whereby potential clients, referral sources and business partners learn to trust and respect what you have to say.  Once you’ve earned their confidence you present them with options to take action, ...

Someone once told me that design is a medium for persuasion and not decoration.  I never truly understood this statement nor did I ever incorporate it into the slides I created until recently.

Here are two important slide design principles that can have a huge impact on your ability to deliver a fantastic presentation as a mental health professional.  The slide images I’ve included in this post come from ...