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The first man to walk on the moon turns 79 years old on August 5, 2009.

Happy birthday to you, Neil Armstrong.

And for the rest of us who may be struggling through these hard economic times, consider this inspiring message from Neil from a 2001 interview:

“Looking back, we were really very privileged to live in that thin slice of history where we changed how man looks at himself and what he might become and where he might go.”

– Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 Commander, NASA Astronaut (born August 5, 1930)

Imagine what you could become and where you could go if you could actually see yourself differently? Why not change the way you look at yourself? The future is always greener when you are motivated!

Do you have other motivating quotes, ideas or advice to share with others? If so, post it here on this web site.

Nine Pearls of Wisdom for Staying Motivated in Your Job Search
Click through to read some motivating excerpts from a Keynote Talk given by Kathy McAfee, America’s Marketing Motivator at the July 23, 2009 half-day workshop of the Human Resources Association of Central Connecticut (HRACC)

Ask yourself these questions…

• How can you stay motivated during your job search?
• And what does it mean to be motivated?
• What’s the difference between being motivated? being positive? being enthusiastic? being passionate?

Let’s look at some dictionary definitions….

Motivation (noun) mo·ti·vat·ed (adj) mo·ti·vat·ing (adj), mo·ti·vates (verb)

1. To provide with an incentive; move to action; to implement
2. An incentive, drive; act or process of motivating; inspiration; state of being stirred to action
3. Motivation is the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior. (source: Wikipedia)

Interesting but not really very insightful. Let’s take a look at some quotes on motivation from some influential people – past, present and future. Read more…

Leadership consultant and author of The Navigator’s Handbook, 101 Leadership Lessons for Work & Life, David A. O’Brien shares his insights and ideas on why and how business leaders must step up to the plate and truly lead their organizations during these rocky economic times. (read a review of this book)

“Today’s often frantic pace of business, aptly described by many as “permanent whitewater” has never before produced such a need for true leadership. Add to this the fall-out from the current global economic crisis and this need has shifted to an all out clarion call for leaders to rise to a higher level of leadership thinking and action.

Remarkably, this whitewater pace has also produced an unparalleled opportunity for leaders and teams to become more fully engaged and to collectively reap the benefits of good leadership practices. Here in lies perhaps the first shift in leadership thinking that can guide today’s leader onto the path to great leadership.” points out O’Brien.

Click through to MotivatedLeader to read the  article “Call to Leadership in Turbulent Times”. Check out David O’Brien’s suggestions on 5 actions you can take right now to help instill a navigator culture in your team and organization.

It is often believed the he who has the last word, holds the power; the final bit of leverage in the dispute. Yet, it is often our last words that we regret the most deeply. The words of anger spoken to a loved one that become our last words due to tragedy. The words of bitterness shared amongst old friends that are remembered forever.The inappropriate yet seemingly powerful statements made in business that ricochet and do damage to our reputation and our relationships. Perhaps the last word is best unspoken.

Learn how reframing, an advanced communication skill, can help you gain greater mastery over your mouth, your mind, your emotions and your body, so that you can more effectively express your leadership character.  click through to the full article The Art of Reframing – advanced communication and leadership skills.