Category: Leadership
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“But ambition is what has gotten me where I am today so what do you mean by ‘let go of ambition’”?
“But ambition is what has gotten me where I am today so what do you mean by ‘let go of ambition’”? This question was asked of me when I was interviewed to facilitate a two-day retreat for CEOs. Even though I had been highly recommended, I sensed that the person asking the question was skeptical…
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A Gift for Your Heart
Let’s turn around one of the most misunderstood, over commercialized and triggering holidays of the year. Let’s make Valentine’s Day…”Heart Expansion Day” And here is my gift to get you started! My self-love blog and free downloadable 10 minute Heart Expanding relaxation recording. The MYTH About Self Love….I love you. You complete me. I used to confuse self-love…
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What if Kanye Knew That Grace is in the Space?
Maintaining Integrity When Emotions Are High Someone needs to let Kanye West in on a little secret. I so want to judge him for jumping on the Grammy stage and ranting, but I also know that he, like all of us, is a victim of that pesky hormone adrenaline. The one that starts pumping through…
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Are you a brave and confident leader? (part 2 of 2)
How Brave and Confident Leaders Hold Space for Choice (part 2 of 2) Background: Leaders who are brave and confident enough to hold space for choice in the change process will get a big pay off in terms of staff buy-in and ease. In this segment I the “how to’s” of holding space for choice.…
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Secret Tips for Making Organizational Change Easier!
Part 1 of 2 Is your organization going through a change? Whose isn’t? Organizations that aren’t growing and changing aren’t staying competitive. And leaders who can’t effectively lead change aren’t lasting either. So how do you help staff avoid drama, resistance or even trying to block change? Leaders who most effectively move their organizations through…
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Why I’m not a fan of goal setting!
Wait…what? A leadership coach who doesn’t like goal setting? How can that be? Well, it is true. I am not a fan of goal setting. I have found that setting very specific goals can be both limiting and damaging. Limiting in that when you are so focused on a goal you can miss the unimaginable…
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Know someone who could benefit from some clear thinking?
Did you know…The electromagnetic field of your heart is 5000 times stronger than that of your brain? And is measurable up to 3 feet away from your body? Your heart has 40,000 neurons that send messages to all parts of your body? Essentially, your heart has the ability to learn, remember, feel and sense…independent of…
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Leadership for the New Year! Monday evening in San Luis Obispo
Softec’s TechBrew Meeting Happens Monday, December 8th Topic: “Leadership for the New Year.” We all can think of at least one person whose content knowledge and skills are unmatched. However, despite their title of “leader,” their interpersonal skills and communication styles actually break down trust, inhibit motivation, and ultimately cost the organization time and money…
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Sick and tired of hearing your staff is sick and tired?
Do you get tired of hearing about how tired your team members are? When I am asked to evaluate the culture and climate of a work place, emotional exhaustion is one of the patterns I look for. When I ask, “How are you?”, I hear “I’m exhausted”, “I’m so tired”, “I’m drained”. These responses, when…
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How do you handle mistakes?
I’m frequently asked how to handle mistakes in ways that build up teams, enhance learning and avoid anyone getting thrown under the bus! My answer: As the leader, the choice is all yours! Here’s a quick, true story to illustrate my point. Walter (name changed) had a promising future at a major financial firm. He and his…