How The Art of Pattern Recognition Increases the Bottom Line

Summary: At the heart of “Systems Thinking” lies the art of pattern recognition. Let’s explore its secrets through two captivating stories of individuals who harnessed the power of pattern recognition to achieve remarkable success. Dear Dr. Sylvia, “I agree!” “To what?” you ask. “To the fact that patterns will repeat and repeat unless you take…

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Leadership Lessons: How to Overcome Emotional Blind Spots

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Summary: Everyone has them. You cannot see them, yet, they are part of your life and can destroy a career (or marriage) if left untended. Here’s help tackling this evasive, confusing area. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I had a BIG wake-up call last week. Now, I’m finally ready to talk about it. It is one of…

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Tyler Perry, Leadership, and Generational Forgiveness 

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Summary: Role models come from many walks of life. What really matters is how those you respect handle difficult situations. That is a gold standard for all leadership coaching programs. Here is one leader who stands out. Dear Dr. Sylvia,  I know in your leadership coaching program you have a process called Sankofa Mapping. I…

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How to Reduce Stress at Work: Avoid Toxic Social Narcissists  

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Summary: We live with fake news, general rancor, sizzle and sparkle, slander, and superficiality. As leaders, you must look at the information you receive more intently. Here are ways to judge if someone is here to help or hinder long-term success.  Dear Dr. Sylvia,  I watched a recent 60 Minutes segment that was chilling. It…

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We All Tell Lies, Which Type of Liar Are You? 

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Summary: We have all heard “the truth shall set you free,”; yet, lying is a daily occurrence. Read on to see which pattern, from fibs to fraud, fits your personality and, more importantly, what to do about it.  Dear Dr. Sylvia,  I don’t know who to believe anymore. When I ask my direct reports about…

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Peace Tools NOT Pistols (or any other weapons of destruction)

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Summary: It is critical to look “upriver” to solve the polarization and violence we are now seeing at work, at home, and in our communities.  Dear …  I am getting so many questions from leaders and emerging leaders about the polarization of our society and the number of attacks on innocent people that I want…

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It’s Time to Transform Splitters into Peacemakers

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Summary: There is so much disagreement in today’s world. Much of it is due to the behavior pattern of separating people into being “for” and “against” each other. Do you know a splitter (or are you one)? Here are ways out of the tangled web that causes the split for hate and even war to…

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