Communication

Leadership gifts for a special holiday

11 Dec, 2012Advice, Boss, Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Character, Communication, Holiday, Leaders, Relationships, Workplace Relationships

What do you give to your boss as a show of appreciation? A vacation in the Caribbean sounds warm and inviting. Or perhaps tickets to the still hottest show on Broadway, “The Book of Mormon”, or maybe a soft, grey cashmere scarf for those cold nights of winter. Share This

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5 Tips for being beautiful and GUTSY for the holidays

4 Dec, 2012Advice, Beating holiday stress, Books, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Health, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Stress

We just did a super webinar called “Gender Speak” (if you would like, just email maryjane@ceoptions.com and we will send to you). Share This

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Leadership and waiting for gas

5 Nov, 2012Accountability, Character, Collaboration, Communication, Community Relationships, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Fear, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, PatternAware, Patterns, Stress

Hurricane Sandy, like Katrina, will take its toll for months, even years to come. Share This

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Leadership and a marketing man for the times

26 Oct, 2012Advice, Business, Character, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, motivation, Relationships, Workplace Relationships

Did you ever meet a man on a mission? Some are so driven by what they want to accomplish they make that “BEEP-BEEP” Roadrunner cartoon character look like he is in a sleepy daze. Share This

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Executive leadership education and the power of change

15 Oct, 2012Accountability, Books, Business, Character, Communication, Community Relationships, Education, Health, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Media

On the plane to San Diego I had a lot of time to catch up on reading. Friday’s, October 12, 2012, USA Today newspaper had an excellent article about what happens when high level leaders bite the bullet and change their minds. Share This

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Hey Arnold Schwarzenegger! Keep it zipped

15 Oct, 2012Accountability, Books, Character, Communication, Conflict, Decision Making, Ethics, Family Conflict, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Patterns, Politics, Power, Psychology, Reflections, Relationships, Sankofa

Most contemporary PR books give the same advice: any publicity is better than no publicity. This is the modern way to sell books, get on TV, and make millions. Share This

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Katie Couric, leadership, and telling the truth

28 Sep, 2012Accountability, Advice, Character, Communication, Conflict, Fear, Health, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Management, Reflections, Stress, Women in the workplace, Workplace Relationships

When an icon like Katie Couric tells a personal story does it really matter? Is she telling a long buried truth to help people or merely to boost her ratings? Share This

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Leadership development: Search inside for success

10 Sep, 2012Advice, Book Review, Books, Business, Coaching, Collaboration, Communication, Community Relationships, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Management, Stress, Workplace Relationships

I would like to suggest an important book that will change your life. Share This

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Leadership development: Groaning about organizational change

6 Sep, 2012Accountability, Advice, Boss, Boss-Employee Relationship, Business, Coaching, Communication, Conflict, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Decision Making, Employers, Executive Teams, Family Business, Family Conflict, Fear, Human Resources, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, Management, Meetings, motivation, Stress, Team Building, Workplace Relationships

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Leadership and love: Chris Christie is confused

29 Aug, 2012Books, Character, Communication, Decision Making, Economy, Integrity, Leaders, Leadership, leadership development, Leadership Strategies, motivation, Patterns, Politics, Power, Psychology, Reflections, Relationships, Trust

The Republican Convention created a clash of the titans as Ann Romney talked about “The Power of Love” and Governor Christie talked about “Respect over Love”. Share This

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