Author: Beth Wonson
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How to Navigate a Big Change
I’ve helped a wide range of organizations, companies, and government agencies navigate the challenges inherent in growth and change. So, when I listened to a podcast where Dr. Dan Diamond explores what makes people resilient and committed when working for the greater good, I realized what he shares is as applicable to corporations and government…
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Just Name It – Part 1 of 3 – Facilitating Change
Beth works with organizations of all shapes and sizes, guiding them on facilitating change. In this 3-part series, she shares do’s and don’ts to help you avoid potholes and pitfalls. Here’s Part 1 – Just Name It.
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Special Edition: A Talk with Betsey Nash
Join Beth Wonson as she enjoys a talk with her mentor and friend, Betsey Nash. After many years in the human resources field and as “authoritative center of the universe on the central coast of California for HR and important human relations issues,” Betsey is on the cusp of retirement. But before she goes, she…
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“How do I advance my career when there is no clear path forward?”
Today Beth shares a great tip for advancing at work when there is no clear path forward. After all, we are living in a world where tomorrow’s jobs haven’t even been created yet. So listen in, and see how you can best prepare yourself for your next move.
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Is Your Work Culture in Discord or Harmony?
Whether in the workplace or at home, when people remain caught in the swirl of their unspoken stories – stories comprised of fear, angst, “what ifs,” and “they shoulds” – it creates a culture heavy with discord. But when people are trained and skillful in setting those emotional stories aside to speak their truth based…
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A Focus on the Greater Good – Part 4 of 4 – Defining Leadership
In Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this series, Beth talked about three other components of effective, authentic leadership: speaking your truth, empathy and compassion, and self-awareness. In this final installment, she ties it all together with a focus on the greater good.
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Self-Awareness – Part 3 of 4 – Defining Leadership
In this segment, Beth shares her favorite part of the authentic leadership definition – self-awareness. Listen in to learn how focusing on and understanding herself led to less drama, less chaos, and stronger connections at work and at home.
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When Others Don’t See Their Own Potential
When you believe you’re seeing someone’s potential, what are you really seeing? Are you seeing them as they see themselves, or are you looking at their situation as if it were you? Is what you want for others what’s truly best for them, or is it simply a reflection of what you want for yourself?Listen…
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Empathy and Compassion – Part 2 of 4 – Defining Leadership
So often when we think of empathy and compassion, our lens is immediately on others: “How do I extend empathy and compassion to others?” But Beth shares with us how, in her definition of leadership, empathy and compassion are first served up to ourselves.
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Speaking Your Truth – Part 1 of 4 – Defining Leadership
In the spirit of ending summer and welcoming fall, Beth breaks down for us her definition of leadership. This 4-part Bit of Beth series delves into the practices, behaviors, and attitudes that bring “Speaking your truth with empathy and compassion, self-awareness, and a focus on the greater good” to life. You can apply the teachings…