We don’t just jump in and lead. We learn all along our leadership journey from people that inspire us, books and articles we read, and leaders that have led us on our journey and career path. That is what molds and shapes the kind of...
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Do you think there are similarities between the leadership characteristics of a mom and exceptional leaders in the workplace? I suppose I am drawn to that question with Mother’s Day upon us. I have a lot to draw from...
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Author James Clear says, “ Many rewards in life will elude you if you’re not willing to be a little uncomfortable at first.” For the majority of my adult career, I have worked with leaders to help them be...
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Happy New Year! May 2022 bring you peace, love, laughter and good health! I am a fan of Jon Gordon, author and speaker on topics such as leadership, culture and teamwork. At the end of 2020, I stumbled upon this...
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I listened to a podcast this week with Jon Gordon and Howard Behar. Both of these leaders recognize and know the importance of putting people first. Over everything. As I listened, I nodded in agreement, as the...
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It is the beginning of the new year… 2020 has been a challenging, sometimes frustrating, sometimes energizing year. We could easily have allowed the challenges and frustrations to take over, but when asked what gifts we...
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In sports, the sweet spot is the area around the center of mass of a bat, a racket, or the head of a club that is the most effective part with which to hit a ball, says Miriam Webster. On a short podcast I watched the...
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Greetings friends and colleagues… I hope this continues to find you healthy and safe… Most of us are on Day 46 of the Covid-19 shuttering. We’ve learned how to Zoom more effectively, prioritize our day, check in with our...
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Greetings to you, my friends and colleagues… I hope this message finds you healthy and safe and that your friends and loved ones are healthy and safe too! If health challenges exist, my prayers go out to you and your family. If you...
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It’s officially 2020 and I am excited for this new decade! But before I press fast forward and get going, I want to reflect a bit on what people do to prepare themselves for a new year. Some may declare New Year’s resolutions. Some may do a...
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The first time I heard the Starfish Story by Loren Eisley, there was a connection. The connection was seeing the ability to make a difference one person at a time. For me it was one foster child, one coaching client...
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I have led many groups of people in my nearly 30 years in the workplace. I have also experienced leading volunteers, those individuals who are driven by choice and not by need. Choice is...
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