It was my youngest daughter’s birthday so a reason to celebrate. I put time in my schedule to pick both my daughters up after school for a special treat of ice cream. Now, this is a treat because in our home our daughters know the routine that after-school snacks must fit within a state of […]
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“I believe I have the popular reputation of being a story-teller, but I do not deserve the name in its general sense, for it is not the story itself, but its purpose, or effect, that interests me.” – Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln is a highly influential leader in history, who was a master at communication,
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I recently attended a seminar where the speaker told us that his purpose with the seminar was not for us to just gain information but to promote a mindset change. In order for this to happen he would be including three elements in the workshop. We would first gain intellectual knowledge, then engage in the
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“But we have this treasure in jars of clay…” – II Corinthians 4:7 I had my kitchen cabinet door open as I scanned across various cups. I have a collection of cups that come in all shapes, sizes, and decorative patterns. Some are fine china and others are ceramic or plastic. Some have holiday decorations
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Recently I was meeting with two leaders of a large corporation. They shared with me about a leader in their company who is known for having a great influence on others. People pay attention when she speaks and follow her. As we discussed what makes her such an influential leader, they both agreed that her
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What are your dreams? The best gifts are connected to dreams. Do ideas of dreams quickly come to mind or do you struggle to name them? In some of my coaching work, I have clients create a “dream list.” This list has no rules or boundaries. It can include materialistic dreams, such as a new
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Do you want to be a thought leader? Do you want to have an organization that innovates and influences? However, to be a thought leader, you first have to know your thoughts! I was talking to a leader yesterday, who recognized that he needs to slow down. He stated that the faster he goes the
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So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. – Psalm 90:12 Do you have a heart of wisdom? Eleanor Rosch, an eminent psychologist at UC Berkeley, has dedicated herself to the study of knowledge. She has identified that there are two types of knowledge: conventional analytical knowledge and
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“Without feedback there can be no transformative change.” – Brene Brown When you think about a transformative time in your life, what was involved? Often when people speak of defining moments in their lives, it involves them facing and growing through a great challenge. You may be familiar with a recent popular book and movie
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Ann felt exhausted trying to fit in. She had been CEO of the organization for one year and felt like she was failing. She wondered if she should quit. Have you ever felt like Ann? Do you know of other staff members who are feeling like this? Ann is a leader who recently shared these
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