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Assume positive intent
Fraught conversations with people who do not feel safe is something we all have experienced since childhood. In order to protect ourselves, we prepare to
“Wordle” it
Do you know about or are you addicted to playing wordle? It is a NY Times owned game that you can access for free that
Plan tight, process loose
Creating and then executing a strategic plan is not a simple thing. It is at the heart of long term organizational success. Yet, we get
Unwinding
Hard driving business leaders find it extremely difficult to unwind. Give them quiet time and their minds race with all they must get done. Many
Innovation versus innovative process
Have you ever noticed that innovators talk really fast? It seems like the ideas are flooding their brain 3 times faster than the mouth can
Found Family
If you have lived in one place for a long time, you might have one too – a found family. You didn’t necessarily choose it,
Customer “dis”-service
I drove into the car service department at my appointed time and waited 10 minutes before the tech came out with his clipboard. He nicely
Sensemaking is a leadership skill
In a Vistage webinar on Friday, Dave Nelson commented that in the list of required leadership skills for successful leaders, perhaps the most important one
My everyday is their fabulous
A regular hike in Griffith Park takes us to a popular view spot of the Hollywood sign. We usually hear passing hikers speak many foreign
Business + Community
Board members of non-profits are expected to contribute their smarts and their money and show up to their fundraisers. That is part of the deal.
Moms – thank you for your service
I remember coming out of a bathroom in an local arboretum with my 4 and 1 year old when an older lady smiled broadly at
Your mind is a dangerous place
Have you recently sat quietly with your eyes closed and let your mind wander wherever it may? Perhaps you are meditating, or just breathing or
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