Sylvia Lafair
There’s a great game… Whoops! All right, I got it all set now. There’s a great game that you can play at Thanksgiving dinner. It’s called, “Connect the dots.†So, here’s how it works: Sit there and as you listen to people, think about who do they remind you of… there’s your uncle sitting there.…
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Summary: Telling the truth without spilling your guts is not easy. Here we look at the power of perfecting your words to be heard and not discarded. One important thought is that when you are upset and ready to explode with the words “and furthermore,” you are better off staying quiet. Here are some thoughts…
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Time for a change? Not quite ready? Does life feel confining? Spinning your wheels? That’s what I’m hearing from so many clients these days. Complaints range from climate change to politics, to getting ready for the holidays. Everyone seems just a bit more on edge than only a few months ago when the longer days of summer…
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Today I’m discussing: Gravity Statements (A New Way Of Thinking) Saves Leaders Aggravation. Here is what you will learn when you listen in: * How Gravity Impacts your conversations.* The key to a great Gravity statement.* Let Gravity help you get past overwhelm. Are you ready to explore this powerful concept deeper? Sign up for…
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Summary: Leadership programs for everyone must include ways to become a true unicorn leader. The world needs creative risk takers to help us find the best ways forward. Here’s how you know if you are a real Unicorn Leader (i.e., GUTSY). Unicorn Leaders are scarce:+ They shatter expectations+ Take business to the next level+ People…
Read MoreI have been asked this question a lot lately…how do you know if you are a Unicorn leader? It’s kind of the in thing right now. Let me share this email I recently received. See if you can relate. Dear Sylvia, I am in a position where a fabulous job just opened at my company…
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Here’s a question that comes up way too often. Before I state the question let me set the context. Do you believe the leaders at your organization are good and positive people? Can you talk with your team and feel there is mutual respect? Have you ever been bullied by a brilliant boss? Now the question: Can people with high emotional…
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Summary: Do you know anyone who can smile and say they have never questioned their abilities? Leadership lessons for everyone help you find better ways of changing how you talk to yourself and others. Here I will discuss how YOUR self-doubt can and does destroy YOUR relationships. Are you ready to cast aside your self-doubt?…
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In this video I cover self-promotion: + Why modesty is an over-rated virtue. + How self-doubt sets up sabotage.+How to “toot your own horn†without being obnoxious. The world has changed and women can no longer be shushed or denied their time to speak out. Using the tips, I will give you, effective communication can…
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Use these 5 steps to get yourself out of overwhelm… In this broadcast I cover: What you, as a leader, can do to get more energy, confidence, focus, and ease by making some simple changes. I share the specific, time tested tips on how to move past frustration and anger when demands on you seem…
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