Need gift ideas? A bit stressed? Look no further! đź‘€ This gifting package is perfect for everyone on your list (over the age of 14). It’s literally one size fits ALL: trendy/traditional, tall/short, outgoing/introspective. And it fits your budget too! đź’˛ The long and interesting “what are your ‘top 5’ strengths?” convos are included at […]
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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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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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Where is Your Heart at Work?
This Valentine’s week, I’m sharing the love list for the most frequently occurring strengths based on Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment. Achievers LOVE making lists Learners LOVE to be on the cutting edge People who lead with Responsibility LOVE gaining the respect of others Relators LOVE deep and authentic relationships Strategic folks LOVE to find the best […]
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Three Secrets to Giving Meaningful Gifts
It’s that time of year again: December. Are you considering everyone you want to buy for and wondering how you can possibly find the perfect gift for each person on your list? I am always thrilled when I find the perfect gift for a friend or loved-one. There is a certain rush that occurs when […]
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Working from Home (WFH): Love it, Leave It . . . Engage It!
Whether you love it or you’re ready to leave it, WFH is the new normal for many organizations. Business Insider (October 1, 2020) claims that more than half of all Americans want to continue to work from home and two-thirds of companies plan to embrace their current WFH policies permanently. Staying Engaged While WFH […]
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Morales SkillUpBuildUp Podcast Part II – Grow or DIE!
So grateful to Kofi Darku of Morales Groups’ SkillUpBuildUp Podcast! Thank you to Kofi for having me back to talk about the lifelong challenge we have to grow! Growth can be hindered by limiting beliefs. What are your limiting beliefs? How could a limiting belief be impacting your life and negatively impacting your ability to […]
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Being Vulnerable Takes Strength
My work as a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach leads me to frequent discussions about focusing on one’s strengths. I know what you’re thinking, “Well, duh.” But hang in there with me for a moment. This simple shift toward focusing on strengths and away from concentrating on weaknesses is profound for many, who, like me, have […]
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Change, Like Growth, Can Be Painful and Gorgeous
The other week I worked with a team that was in the midst of tremendous change. They were past the hard part and smack-dab in the middle of the messy part. The gorgeous part of change seemed light years away for some of the team members. The really optimistic ones thought it was in the […]
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