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Communication
As leaders, whether in the corporate world, an organization, or our family, we will encounter followers who’d rather not follow! These people think they know better, don’t find our directions or assignments suitable, and/or don’t want to submit to our… Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago we got what seemed to be a great deal on a used car. It had passed state inspection, had a reasonable amount of miles with a reasonable price, good gas mileage, and its make was deemed #1… Continue Reading →
Those who leave anyone who ever hurts them will find themselves left alone. Do you see yourself in any of these scenarios?: ~As a child, you got mad at a friend, so you stopped being friends with them. ~As a… Continue Reading →
When we were growing up, “brand” meant something seared onto cattle to identify their ranch and/or owner. Or a way to distinguish types of cola, breakfast cereal, or anything else at the supermarket. We never dreamt it could apply to… Continue Reading →
Have you ever heard the expression “fake it ‘til you make it”? Don’t try that if you want it to be real! Contrary to popular belief, “fake it ‘til you make it” doesn’t work, at least not for very long,… Continue Reading →
One thing I’ve discovered, regardless of culture, socio-economic status, gender, age, or personality, that everyone desires, is respect. One comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, even became famous for joking about it: “I don’t get no respect!” Correct grammar tells us this means… Continue Reading →
After my accident and injury a couple of months ago, many people told me, “You need to rehome your dog. He’s too big. It’s dangerous for you to keep him. Look what happened. How do you know that won’t happen… Continue Reading →
Have you ever found yourself in someone else’s shadow? Perhaps you’re following behind a great leader or celebrity—your dad, mom, older sibling, senior executive, anyone you’re close enough to for them to cast their shadow over you. Advantages of this… Continue Reading →
Yesterday, in the USA, we celebrated Martin Luther King Day, in honor of a man who put feet, hands, and mouth into fulfilling his dream. That dream lives on, long after he was tragically gunned down and silenced. Now many… Continue Reading →
If someone comes up to you and says, “I’m going to be brutally honest with you…”, how does that make you feel? Probably like you have to brace yourself, prepare to be offended in some way, and perhaps become defensive… Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, I’ve known and said the “Shema”—“Shema Yisrael Adonai Elohenu, Adonai Echod.” Don’t worry if you can’t pronounce it right—it’s in Hebrew! It means “Hear O Israel, the Lord is God, the Lord is… Continue Reading →
At the Y last week, my husband and I went to the basketball area (small, only one basket), hoping to find it free. It was—yay! Right after putting our backpacks down and looking for a ball, 2 young-teen boys and… Continue Reading →
With the 21st anniversary of 9/11 just behind us, it’s easy to fall into an “us versus them” mentality. “Us” meaning anyone who looks, seems, talks, believes, and acts like we do, and “them” meaning anyone different who we consider… Continue Reading →
Last year my body decided to introduce me to a new kind of pain I’d never met before. The older we get, the more of these we meet, even though we’d rather not make their acquaintance! They also often have… Continue Reading →
Leaders, sometimes the best action is no action– to sit and wait. Yes, that’s counterintuitive. In fact, as a leadership coach I almost can’t believe I’m advocating inaction! After all, aren’t we supposed to act on our ideas, take action… Continue Reading →
