From the category archives:

Self-Leadership

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 my [...]

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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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Effective Meetings: The Participant’s Responsibility

Productivity

There is an epidemic running rampant through Corporate America. The disease is called “Ineffective Meetings.”  I’ve been researching the topic of how to have more effective meetings, but all my research has found the leader’s point of view on the topic. I want to discuss it from the participant’s point of view, with the understanding [...]

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