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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018… I hope you had a chance to spend time with family and friends. During the holidays, I have been obsessed with this book. I have been listening to it while running, driving, and before I go to bed. It’s the only business book I have ever finished to the last page in the last 10 years. ...
My husband sent me this video last week and I was blown away by its message. It Is < 5 minutes, but carries a powerful reminder for us all – the power of our words and why we should speak wisely. Here is the video and what it meant for me. I look forward to hearing your reactions. ...
I just found out a close friend has cancer. I was shocked by the news. Although her cancer is highly treatable, it was a complete surprise. She will need to go through 6 months of chemo and hell to recover. I share this with you to help you step back from the daily grind and see the big picture. Life is short and finite. ...
We can all be happier at work. It’s in our control and we can all learn how to be happy at work. A friend shared a great article with me called 15 Things You Should Give Up In Order to be Happy. This list was a great eye opener. While this list was not career specific, I find it very applicable to helping be happier at work. Here are five things we should give us today to be happier at work. ...
When I was nominated for a leadership training at work, I was honored but skeptical I would learn anything substantial. I am glad however to be proven wrong. In the last five months, I have learned more about my leadership style and leadership brand than I had ever expected. Even better, I am already applying what I learned at work and seeing results. Here are the three unexpected leadership lessons I learned about how to become an extraordinary leader. ...
Workout Objective: A lesson in self-confidence.
Prerequisite: None.
Recommended Frequency: Just once.
Workout steps: Read the scenario below and vote.
Who do you think is more confident in this scenario? Let’s assume that Cindy and Jack are equally qualified and capable .
Who do you think is more confident – Jack or Cindy? ...
More than a year ago, I changed jobs and managers within the same company. I went from having one of the worst leaders I have ever experienced in my career, to having one of the best. On my first day with this new leader, she asked me a simple question – what make you happy at work? What was different about her is I realized she really cared and wanted to know my answer. I remember being a bit unprepared and told her what came to mind quickly ...