“Is meaningful work important to you?” After completing some polling on LinkedIn, it seems “YES” is the run-away winner. Great news? Not so much. Sadly, finding meaning in one’s work is not quite as easy as falling off a log . . . but don’t give up hope just yet. Whether you are an individual […]
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#TuesdayGiving – Got Plans?
Do you have big plans for the rest of today, #givingtuesday? Not so much? Well, just in case you’re open to suggestions I’ll share my plans . . . and possibly get your wheels turning. You are probably familiar with the idea that it makes sense to think globally but act locally. The concept here […]
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Recognizing and Compensating for BLIND SPOTS
The French refer to a blind spot as angle mort which literally means dead angle. Very apt indeed. There are at least 4 different types of blind spots. Are you watching out for and compensating for each type? Read on to be sure you are avoiding these visual and cognitive errors. Be on the lookout […]
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Want to Know the Secret to Live to 95?
What’s it take to be 95-years young? And more importantly, 95-years strong? Read on to learn the delightful secrets of Geradline Corr. Geraldine was born on March 12, 1926 in Chicago. She is 95 years old. Two years ago she moved into a Northside Indy retirement community. The move enabled her to be closer […]
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There are New Ways to Lead People: Want to FRESHEN Up?
Managing people is harder than ever. COVID didn’t just change the world but also changed the DNA of our workplace in many ways. This new environment presents challenges with competing priorities from an increasingly dispersed workforce. Our leaders must change as well to lead effectively in this new era. Leadership practices – ones that rely […]
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Make Your Habits Work FOR You
Everyone has habits. Some work for us. Some work against us. Creating habits that improve our lives, our businesses, our communities, and the world around us is a worthy endeavor. Agree? Want some tips for changing your daily habits? First and foremost, please recognize that we control our habits . . . not the other […]
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Giving Back Is Fun: Thank You Mickey’s Camp
I attended Mickey’s Camp for Women this year. Want to know what I learned there? Here are the BIG ah-ha’s (least to most surprising): This amazing event is everything it’s cracked up to be! This was my first year and I’m honored to say I was BOTH a presenter and a camper. (It’s hard to […]
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Half-Way Through 2021 . . . Checking-in on My Goals
Hope you had a fantastic long weekend! Are you rested, ready, and excited to tackle the second half of 2021? Yes!! It’s half-time!! On July 2, we marked the official ½-way point of 2021. TRUTH: I’m a bit underwhelmed with my 2021 efforts in personal development. FOLLOW-UP FACT: As a strengths coach this is a […]
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Emotional Intelligence . . . in Animals and in Teams
Is your team as emotionally intelligent as a herd of goats? Need a moment to consider this intentionally odd and humorous question? Here’s some background info that could help you make a more accurate assessment. The quickie definition of emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to understand emotions found in oneself and others. (Daniel Goleman […]
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Get Gritty!
Are you a believer in grit or overnight success? I enjoy hearing stories of both, but my head 🧠 and heart 💖lean heavily towards the gritty guy or gal who has persevered and succeeded after years of hard work. I fundamentally believe that gritty people have the edge when it comes to success. And I’m […]
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