by Larae Quy | Nov 23, 2020 | Anxiety, personal achievement, personal leadership, Psychology, self-awareness
When I was ten years old, I was riding my black quarter horse and helping my dad cut a horned bull from the cattle herd. The bull suddenly turned, horns first, and charged my horse. I grabbed the saddle horn; my horse pivoted on his back hooves and we got away...
by Larae Quy | Dec 3, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
Like many of you, my ego is fed when I’m acknowledged for my achievements and accomplishments. My confidence is given a boost and I’m ready to tackle the next project. As with many things in life, balance and moderation is key. Too much ego can be detrimental to...
by Larae Quy | Nov 26, 2018 | Mental toughness, personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
After 20 years as an investigative agent, I found myself in a comfort zone. Safely ensconced in familiar territory, I balked when asked to be the spokesperson for the FBI in Northern California. It sounded like fun and even a little glamorous because I would be...
by Larae Quy | Sep 17, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
A reporter once asked me whether the FBI provides textbooks for an agent to study so they can become a strong leader. The answer is no; FBI agents aren’t given instruction books. Instead, they’re taught how to face their challenges head-on. My fellow...
by Larae Quy | Jan 29, 2018 | personal achievement, personal leadership, Positive Mindset, Psychology, self-awareness
As an FBI agent, I was surrounded by people who had a strong sense of right and wrong. Research shows that emotions are strongly connected to our morality—the ability to tell right from wrong. Since strong emotions were closely connected to my fellow agents’...
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