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J Stands for Justification

I just love, love, love the month of February. Yes…it’s Cupid’s day on February 14, but more importantly…February is the month when my local Girl Scout knocks on my door and delivers not 1 but at least 5 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies, and 3-4 of these boxes are usually green. Thin Mints! Ahhh…I honestly

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I Stands for Innovation: 6 Skills Today’s Leaders Need to Turn Ideas into New Products and Services

INNOVATION! You see the word everywhere today, in every business journal and even on billboards. Everyone is talking innovation these days, because we are all competing to find the next big idea…a way to make our next million!
But what does it take to truly be innovative? See, innovation to me is a bit different

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H Stands for How To…

As 2010 approaches, many leaders are asking new questions. Faced with a slumped economy, less manpower and growing concerns about what the next year will hold, the questions are becoming more complex and more fear-filled.
So, today, I want to just share with you 3 very simple “How To’s” to consider for 2010…just take a step

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G Stands for Gasp

gasp: a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise
Dictionary.com
I had the luxury of spending Thanksgiving week at one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen in my life…Cape San Blas, Florida. We arrived on Wednesday afternoon to Amazing Grace (right) just in time to see one of the

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C Stands For Calm, Cool and Composed: Lessons from Kanya West, Serena Williams, Joe Williams and Taylor Swift

If you are following my blog, you probably know by now that I am knocking out the alphabet…the A, B, Cs of leadership.
I have been delaying the letter “C”, because I have to tell you…I had nothing…nothing that had been really discussed before. I thought about collaboration, communication, creativity, blah, blah…boring! It’s all been said…yes…we

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The 7 Warning Signs You Are Dealing With a Destructive Confidant

Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland.
I am sure by now that you all see the repeating patterns in the lives of these men and women. Each died as a result of prescription drug use, and this all leads to the ever pressing question of “Who was enabling the behavior

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How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins: The 5 Warning Stages

If you have not yet had the chance to pick up a copy of Jim Collins’ book: How The Mighty Fall , I highly recommend this book. As always, Collins has researched companies that were once great and studied their decline. There are 5 stages in the downward spiral, and leaders can learn a great

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Michael Jackson: The King of Pop But Also A Global Leader

I join the world today in celebrating the life of music icon Michael Jackson .
It is odd to me that just yesterday, I shared one of my favorite quotes with you by John Quincy Adams:
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
- John Quincy

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Webinar Video: 5 Critical Strategies for Leading During Uncertain Times

For those of you who were unable to attend the webinar yesterday: Coaching for 2010 and Beyond: 5 Critical Strategies for Leading During Uncertain Times, the video presentation is here courtesy of Free Webinar Wednesdays .

Can You Answer “YES!” To These 5 Questions? If So, Your Team Will Most Probably Succeed

I talk with leaders every day who say “I just want my team to be better…I want them to act like a team!”
What the heck does that mean? “I just want them to act like a team!”
I suppose it means that everyone is getting along, getting results, finishing projects on time and helping your company

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