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Freedom and No More JUBLA or… What the heck is JUBLA????

2 Jul, 2012Advice, Character, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, History, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Patterns, Power, Relationships

This is the week of fireworks, hotdogs, beer and messages about FREEDOM. July 4th has so many meanings and I’d like to add one more idea for this time to honor and appreciate the freedom we have in our amazing country, warts and all. Freedom is a complex abstraction that...

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We are ALL GUTSY

21 Jun, 2012Accountability, Collaboration, Communication, Community Relationships, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, motivation, Power, Total Leaders

The following is an excellent blog by a celebrity who also cares to make a difference in the world. We all need to learn about and support each other whether we are in a city or in a rural area. All women can become GUTSY leaders and… so can all...

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A big surprise in GUTSY

18 Jun, 2012Accountability, Coaching, Communication, Decision Making, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, motivation, Reflections, Team Building, Women in the workplace

When you’re getting ready for any event, there are usually last minute details to finish and preparation for this GUTSY Women’s Weekend Retreat started out like any other.  Make sure workbooks are ready and in place, computer up and running, chairs are all arranged, and chef is in kitchen creating...

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Leadership and egotists then and now

25 May, 2012Advice, Character, Coaching, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, History, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, PatternAware, Patterns, Reflections, Super Achiever, Workplace Relationships

Did you ever look at yourself in a mirror? Not so dumb of a question when you think harder about “what you really see”? Remember the myth of Narcissus. He was a typical guy from way long ago. Typical, except he was renowned for his beauty, today we would call...

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Owning Up with Truth Telling

24 May, 2012Accountability, Advice, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Patterns, Reflections, Relationships, Stress, Workplace Relationships

Did you ever wonder why blame is everywhere? Why we are happier pointing our fingers at anyone we can rather than say “Yes, I did it!” Two reasons: safety and sameness. As kids we have few resources at our disposal to stay safe. We can run and hide, at least...

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What in the World Are We Fighting For?

23 May, 2012Accountability, Business, Character, Conflict, History, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Media, Patterns, Political distrust, Politics, Psychology, Reflections

Article first published as What in the World Are We Fighting For? on Technorati. The march in Chicago where military awards were thrown away is a powerful statement that comes to haunt us, yet again. However real the problems of the world may be, a negative problem-focused solution is not...

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Leadership and Organic Soap

9 Apr, 2012Advice, Business, Character, Community Relationships, Ethics, Family Business, Family Conflict, History, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Political distrust, Reflections, Relationships

I was taking a shower and suddenly the bottle of pure castile soap made with organic oils spoke to me. No, I really didn’t lose my mind; I merely realized that the soap I have loved for many years had a bigger story to tell. You see I had never...

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Speak Up, Speak Out and Speak Honestly

3 Apr, 2012Advice, Avoider, Books, Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity, Employers, Executive Teams, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Management, Patterns, Super Achiever, Workplace Relationships

The following article is about civility in the workplace. An insight into my interview with Elizabeth Zygmunt about what we need to keep dialogue going at work…enjoy!   IN THIS CORNER: Stifle civility at your company’s peril Published: March 31, 2012 I am a “lurker.” That’s the Internet surfer who...

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Meetings of the Minds

30 Mar, 2012Advice, Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Collaboration, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Executive Teams, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Management, Meetings, Patterns, Politics, Workplace Relationships

Have you ever been in a meeting when you wanted to stand up and applaud because it was so insightful and rewarding to be with your fellow employees and get so much accomplished in such a short time? “Hardly ever”, you respond.  Wondering why I am asking such an irrelevant...

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Leadership Development: Getting to Rock Bottom

26 Mar, 2012Accountability, Avoider, Books, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Family Conflict, Fear, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Psychology, Reflections, Relationships, Super Achiever, Transformation, Trust

He stood looking in the mirror and liked what he saw; tall, graying hair, just enough, well-exercised body, not overly done. He smiled that captivating smile and spoke to himself, “Good evening ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining me.”  His voice would not disappoint him, still smooth and melodic....

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