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Shrink Your Focus to Broaden Your Horizons

Posted by on Mar 18, 2016 in Change, Enviromental Design, Leadership, Uncategorized | 0 comments

“Anyone who has tried to sleep with a mosquito in the room knows the impact of something small. But the positive impact of little things is even greater.” – Television Journalist, Deborah Norville But why are details important? Understanding the details of who you are and what you want enable you to make better decisions for yourself—decisions that will make you thrive. Let’s do an exercise that will help you focus on details. Close your eyes and visualize the picture-perfect chair by a window. See the details and ask yourself: What does the chair look like? What is the color and texture? Does it have a footrest or a high back? What are you looking at outside the...

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The Environment Always Wins!

Posted by on Jun 7, 2015 in Change, Enviromental Design, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Have you ever wondered why change is so challenging? You go to a weekend sales retreat and come home convinced that you have found the secret of successful selling. You are sure that now business will pick up for you. You get back to work excited to make positive changes … but then nothing happens. Why not? The sure-fire sales method they presented at the retreat sounded so easy while you were there: Just follow these 5 steps and master the art of sales! The thought may even cross your mind, “What is wrong with me that this seems so hard now?” There may be something wrong, but it’s not you. Human beings are always adapting to the environments around them. While you were...

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What Does it Take to Become a Strategic Human Resources Leader?

Posted by on Apr 18, 2015 in Human Resources, Leadership, Strategic Human Resources Leader, Uncategorized | 0 comments

What Does it Take to Become a Strategic Human Resources Leader?

The most successful strategic HR leaders possess qualities that make a significant impact on their organization’s bottom line and human capital, their colleagues and their professional communities. What is in the secret sauce that gives them access and influence to leaders in their organization or, as others might say, “a seat at the table”? I had the amazing opportunity to speak with extraordinary senior HR executives in my community about what it takes to be a successful strategic HR leader. The answer is pretty simple, but not necessarily easy. I asked them to consider three questions: • What does it take to be a strategic HR leader? • What advice would you give an...

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Living Life in the “Spirit of Play”

Posted by on Dec 6, 2013 in Inspiration, Playing BIG, Uncategorized | 0 comments

When I first started my Life Coaching training at the Center for Coaching Mastery at CoachVille, they talked about one of their core values of “Living life in the Spirit of Play”.  At first, this talk of play left me feeling a little unsure. When I heard someone mention it, I would think “playing sounds frivolous”.  After all, I was training to be a serious coach. When I began telling my friends and family about what I wanted to do as a life coach, I would tell them ‘how cool it would be if we could live life in the “spirit of play”. This seemed to make them pause – they would frown and shift uncomfortably and say – “not everything in life can be is about play.  You...

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Speaking Up – Take It One Step Further

Posted by on Sep 25, 2013 in Playing BIG, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Speaking Up – Take It One Step Further Over the Labor Day weekend, I went to a concert featuring Sara Bareilles at the St. Michelle Winery in the Seattle area. I am a new fan of Sara – mostly because of her song called “Brave”. By the time Sara came on, we had spent a couple of hours picnicking and drinking a glass (or two) of wine.  I stood with everyone one else in that sellout crowd, lifted my arms and sang “Brave” with all of my heart…. Say what you wanna say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave Everybody’s been there, Everybody’s been stared down by the enemy Fallen for the fear And done some disappearing, Bow down to the mighty Don’t run,...

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Get Some Awesome in Your Life

Posted by on Aug 13, 2013 in Inspiration, Uncategorized | 0 comments

I love Kid President. Not only because he is a cute kid with an awesome message, but because he challenges us to grow…

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