Archive for July 2020
Leadership in a Time of Incivility
Watching the service for John Lewis got me thinking. About civil rights, about politics, about funerals, and mostly about civility. That’s something we have lost in our country. Not only civility, even more, but we have also lost the dream of the United States. Why are we so fragmented today? Why are so many people…
Read MoreHow to See Your Emotional Blind Spots
Summary: Do you want to be able to see what you can’t see? There are ways to make the invisible visible. Keep reading. What can you do to make positive changes when you cannot see what is wrong? That is to say, can you use a magnifying glass or an x-ray machine to help? Above…
Read MoreJob Loss? Next Steps
Summary: When your life changes, what is the best way forward? Here’s a good idea. What happens when the road you’re on says “Dead end.” It occurs when you have a job loss. That is also the same sign when downsizing is in your company’s best interest. You can run but you can’t hide. The…
Read MoreIn the Room Where IT Happened
Summary: Leadership and self-awareness go hand in hand. That means knowing your family and cultural history. Have you ever thought about what happened in the room where YOU began? #leadership #culture #communication I have a question. Do you know about you, in the room where it happened? The success of the Broadway show Hamilton brings that song…
Read MoreCan You Remember?
Summary: The time has come to understand better diversity and inclusion in our work, schools, and communities. It begins with your personal story. Everyone has one where they were excluded or ignored. Here is how to use storytelling at work. Can you remember the first time words were thrown your way that would bite and sting? Above…
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