Posts by Sylvia Lafair
What Does Integrity Really Mean?
Did you know that integrity is the most mentioned business value in the world? In almost all cultures the concept of integrity comes at the top of the list which also includes collaboration, creativity, and communication. Integrity is such a BIG word. Question is “What does it really mean?” Traditional ways of thinking about integrity…
Read MoreGiving thanks can transform your life
Giving thanks can transform your life, so let me start by expressing some gratitude and share some bits of wisdom that can help you feel more gratitude and appreciation for all that you have in this post. First, let me say “Thank You” to all of you who are part of my newsletter network. Secondly,…
Read MoreBeing Able to Communicate for Clarity is Necessary
Being able to communicate for clarity is an art…even if we are speaking in the same language it’s often hard to get clear with another person. My dear client Kellie called me, and I could tell she was choking back tears. I waited to see what the dilemma was. It was a big one. She…
Read MoreHow do you stay calm, cool, and collected?
When the heat index goes way into the red zone how do you stay calm, cool, and collected? Here is a composite of the types of emails I have been getting the past month, mostly from the east coast of the U.S. and from much of Europe. It goes something like this: “It’s too hot…
Read MoreMy Radical Sabbatical Update
Several months ago, I took a ‘radical sabbatical’ to recalibrate and decide on the next steps for my career. I must admit, that one month now seems like several years ago. Why? Because I wanted to do something new and different and I wasn’t sure what that was. I found myself floundering and I couldn’t…
Read MoreThese 3 habits may be keeping you labeled as mega-stupid
Summary: Who do you work with you think is a dumb ass? Here are ideas to move beyond judging and make a positive difference at work. Everyone has their idea of what “stupid” means. Someone who you will never ask for advice. Did you ever take the time to sort out the different levels of…
Read More3 Habits You Want to Avoid at All Costs
Which do you want to be labeled as smart or dumb? I this article I cover the 3 habits you want to avoid at all costs. Let me ask you a question: Who do you work with you think is a dumb ass? Someone who you will never ask for advice. Did you ever take…
Read MoreAre you Gutsy or Bold?
Let me ask you a question are you gutsy or bold? Let’s dive deeper into this discussion and ask you a few more questions: Are you one of the women or men who walk into a meeting room and go right for the front row? Or when someone asks for a volunteer to come on…
Read MoreIs being a leader a good idea?
Have you ever wondered if being a leader is such a good idea? Or, if you are in a strong leadership position, have you ever wondered if you made the right choice. Leadership sounds so great. However, it’s not the ‘piece of cake’ so many people think it is. Recently I got an email from…
Read MoreHow to break through the patterns holding you back
I want to talk to you about how to break through the patterns that are holding you back. Get a rubber band. Well, you can wait till you read why you need one. A rubber band around your wrist (any color you want is fine) can help you breakthrough the annoying outdated behavior patterns that…
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