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Self-Leadership

4 Temptations of Leadership

Self-Leadership

Pride Don’t start believing the hype.  We live in a culture of hero worship. The great leaders we’ve become to idolize in our American History have been morphed into invincible men and women without weaknesses. However, you can study any leader and discover their weaknesses.  Athletes and performers are instant role models but yet some [...]

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Turning Criticism into a Game Plan

Personal Development

One of the most difficult things I have learned is how to take and process criticism.  Nobody likes to be criticized, but if you are a leader – criticism will come.  Part of the leadership identity is determining who to take criticism from and what to do with it. Those of us with a job, [...]

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After the Choice is Made

Encouragement

We all have moments that change our lives forever. These can range from tragic events to moments where you are so awestruck that you are speechless. 1997 Game 5 of the NBA finals is a moment that left me awestruck. It has become known as the Michael Jordan Flu Game. I’m a huge MJ fan!  [...]

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You Saved Scooter!

Personal Development

I love this commercial. It cracks me up every time I see it. Although it is a pitch for Minute Maid Natural Energy Drink, it is a reminder of how our thoughts and perspectives can drastically make a difference in our careers, our lives and in the lives of people we care about. It also [...]

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Simple Diversity

Self-Leadership

Diversity begins with understanding and knowing yourself. It is not that difficult. Knowing yourself includes recognizing and being comfortable in your ignorance. After that, you can begin to ask questions to learn about diverse cultures and peoples. These are steps anybody can take. For example, as a black professional  woman I am very comfortable in [...]

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Climbing Mountains

Encouragement

I spent most of today studying about and writing out a training plan to climb Mt. Rainier in 2010.  This was a decision I made in 2005 when I moved back to Washington State. The goal I set was to get back into shape and lose 20-30 pounds.  Climbing Mt. Rainier was the chosen path [...]

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