Category: Leadership
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There was never another big, fancy holiday party…
Last week Chris Freer from Smart Women Talk Radio interviewed me about my book “Let Go of the Rock”. The book is about beliefs, myths or patterns of behavior that hold us back or no longer serve us. Chris wanted to know what were some of the “rocks” that have been most challenging for me. Right now…
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Give yourself the gift of clean giving!
Have you ever read a post on social media that permeates your headspace and takes hold? You aren’t quite sure why or what it taps into, but the message resonates so deeply that you know it is some how your message too? I experienced that this week. A coach who I know and respect posted…
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I Have To Be Able To Vent!
According to researchers, venting actually continues or recreates the same activity in our brain as anger does. The act of venting sustains that anger-based activity for longer periods of time. In other words, whatever yucky feelings you are experiencing (anger, disappointment, sadness) would have disappeared sooner had you not gone into venting mode.
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Get out of the stew!
One of the greatest honors I receive is when I am asked to hold private workshops for groups of friends or families. My appreciation stems from the fact that individuals are entrusting me with their most valuable, non-renewable resource – time! And just as with an investor or financial advisor, they have confidence that I…
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Performance Evaluations – your tool to propagate mediocrity.
Accountability. This word has been coming up in my work a lot lately. At least a half-dozen clients have recently said, “I just wish there was more accountability” in relation to their working environment. Or the sister version of the statement, “I wish he (or she) was accountable.” When I take those words “accountable” and “accountability” by…
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It is time to be fascinated!
A few years ago I went to hear Jeff Foster speak. I don’t know how exactly to describe Jeff Foster, so it is best if you come up with your own description. My big take away from the experience was the word “fascinating”. Anyone who knows me, works with me, or has heard me speak knows that…
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How To Be An Asset (not an a*s)
No one ever taught me how to show up the first time I was invited to the planning table, so I’m here to help you.
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As soon as I find another job…
In the course of a year, I spend close to 4,000 hours listening to people share what they love about their work, what challenges them about their work and what, if I had a magic wand (which I don’t) they would ask me to change for them. Through this listening I am able to…
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There are no bad people here.
Two Specific Changes You Can Make Today toGet Better Results With Communication #1 Say what you mean. And nothing else. I am amazed at how deeply we have entangled emotion with business dialogue. I spend the most time helping clients understand that it is okay to be clear, crisp, frank and direct. I’m not sure…
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Following. Who knew?
Last week I attended my first ever partner dance class. The class was West Coast Swing and I took it because a friend, who is a fabulous dancer, inspired and encouraged me.She asked, “Can you follow?” I was befuddled. I had no idea. I’ve never really considered being the follower – in anything. I felt…