Leadership Lessons from a Badly Played Hand of Cards

Leadership Lessons from a Badly Played Hand of Cards

In the midst of the card game, I was focused on the goal of building a particular hand-- a set of five with a set of three. I already had the set of three, using two 2’s and one wild card as a stand in for the third 2. Now I was working on the set of five.  The rest...

6 steps to turn your talents into strengths

6 steps to turn your talents into strengths

I don't do social media. Have you ever heard that comment from anyone? Translated it might mean I don't get it, I'm not interested, I don't like it or I'm scared of it. It's a choice. If that’s you, this post will help you embrace change with less fear and more...

Leading in a life of Purpose, Not Preference

Leading in a life of Purpose, Not Preference

Earlier today, my family—like millions of other families—began the new school year.  In our case, we had a fresh batch of eager kids ready to get to their campuses (I’ll come back to that in a moment; I know it might seem a bit peculiar to some readers).  With a high...

Politics, Religion and Pizza

Politics, Religion and Pizza

Today’s insight focuses on an important part of our fabric. It’s calling again and again and while we’re able to ignore it for a while; its power can overtake us in a moment of weakness. Sure, I’m talking pizza-hot or cold! But what’s my pizza got to do with this...

Do We Really Want All Politics to Be “Local”?

Do We Really Want All Politics to Be “Local”?

The late Tip O’Neil, Speaker of the House, is credited with declaring that “All politics is local”.  This may be a quaint notion designed to remind policy makers that addressing needs of individuals, families and their communities should be a guiding principal at all...

3 Key Steps For Giving Feedback To Your Boss

3 Key Steps For Giving Feedback To Your Boss

Giving your boss feedback can be a scary thing especially if the feedback is negative or as I call it an opportunity for growth. To prepare yourself for this task, first think of the feedback as an opportunity for growth for both you and your boss. If your boss is...

How Women Can Become More Competitive: A Powerful Perspective

How Women Can Become More Competitive: A Powerful Perspective

Prior to starting my Consulting business, one of the most common things that I heard from other women was that they felt overlooked when it came to personal development services. The objectives of my business include delivering a platform for women on an individual...

Engage Your Staff

Engage Your Staff

Statistics are everywhere if we choose to look. However, more than half of the companies seem to look the other way regarding employee engagement The cost is simple-retention goes down, employees leave for a “better fit and feeling” and you’re left with the arduous...

IT Certifications: Bite the Bullet

IT Certifications: Bite the Bullet

Are you having a hard time launching your IT career or has your resume been floating around without many bites? Even worse, have recruiters called about exciting new opportunities, yet you didn’t have the technical certifications required for the position?...

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