Advice for transforming leadership, culture, Curiosity, and communication from Beth Wonson
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Remember the Hall of Mirrors you found at circuses or carnivals? When you stood in front of a mirror, there was another one directly behind you, and the combination caused a kind of from-here-to-infinity-and-beyond reflection effect.
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Tally Ho!
I have been a horse lover and a horseback rider for years, and I use horses in my leadership work. I also partner with them to provide coaching to people. I just love the energy of horses, and I think what I love the most about them are their integrity, honesty, and commitment to their own self-care.
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Something That Blew My Mind
People comparing whose car was there and whose parking spot was vacant had become the norm. How many supervisors (and staff) across the United States are equating more hours in the work seat with more value?
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How Are the Humans?
The fourth quarter push can be tough on everyone, so now is the perfect time to infuse the office climate and culture with positivity by giving your team some attention.
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Awkward Kitchen Parties
But when you think about the time, energy, and lost opportunity that occurs whenever someone resigns, you may realize that these simple, proactive measures are not nearly as expensive or time-consuming as you might imagine they are.
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Let Go of the Rock, Baby…
What precious “rocks” do I hold onto that no longer serve me, hold me captive or keep me from moving forward? I thought of my coaching clients…one in particular…who is struggling to move forward because she is still clutching old behaviors.
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“Listening Gave Me Goosebumps!”
Announcing the Dynamics of Self weekly podcast featuring stories, insights, and a bit of humor, and read by yours truly – me!
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Are you a stuck old bird?
Here’s the truth: We can all go there, and we’ve all been there – stuck, with a stick up our birdy butt, blaming everyone, and waiting for justice.But hopefully it is a temporary state, and when we recognize our condition, we take action to move ourselves out of it. Unfortunately, because of the work I do, I see many people who are unable to move, and these old birds are the ones who cause drama, tension, loss of time, and resistance toward organizational success.So today, instead of focusing on others, we are going to find the stuck old bird within…
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Anchors Away!
September always seems to be the time when I experience a big desire to get organized. Or as my dear departed Dad would say, to pull yourself together. I don’t know if it is the store shelves lined with back-to-school organizers, the deciduous trees shedding leaves they no longer need, or just the passing of the lazy, hazy days of summer, but I always feel a tug.The onset of fall is also the time when I get eager to check in on where my anchor is set. A dear friend and mentor, Amy Burford, first told me about “checking my…
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Introduction
Hi there, I am here to announce my new podcast Dynamics Of Self. Its officially launching on September 14th 2017, and I want to invite you to join me each week as I share stories, insight, and a little bit of humor that will help you increase self awareness and uncover your unique strengths and skills. Go ahead subscribe now in your podcast app, on my website, or in iTunes. I look forward to connecting with you.
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