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Surviving and Thriving In Changing Times
We all face change, whether it is self imposed or imposed upon us. Unless you have been hiding, the change we have recently been caught up in, disrupted life as we knew it. Change is inherently about the impact on people and how we respond and we are witnessing response...
Intentions
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be~Douglas Adams Intentions. We all intend to do, say, go, finish, etc, etc, etc. What happens to all of our intentions along the way? They seem good and well...
I Did It!
It has taken me a while, in fact a long time, to do it. But, I physically and emotionally, got rid of documents and the memories associated with them. I had held on, thinking that they might be useful one day. I now believe their usefulness bound me to those...
Past Present and Future
Good-bye 2018 and Welcome 2019! The new calendar year is a marker in time that many of us use to reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future. As you reflect on 2018, ponder on these three areas: First: what did you learn this past year? Did this learning...
Gravitas: The Weight You Want To Have!
My first two blogs on executive presence focused on communication and appearance. The final component to this “secret sauce” is something many experts call gravitas. Definitions of gravitas include substance, weight, value, seriousness, and dignity. It is the grit. What does gravitas mean to a leader and what role does...
The Appearance: First Impressions!
What are the written as well as unwritten rules for “dressing for success”? It is like the term “business casual”, which has many definitions! Most companies have dress policies and if that is all you think you need to know–think again! Do some imagery for a minute; close your eyes...
Darn Those Gremlins!
Gremlins! Those mischievous little devils can really derail your success. Often failure starts in your head. It’s those thoughts in your head that sit there in the corner of your mind, emerging when you are most vulnerable. It’s the story you create and tell or convince yourself to be the...
