Patterns

How the Pattern Breakthrough Process Creates Change

By Sylvia Lafair | February 6, 2019 | Comments Off on How the Pattern Breakthrough Process Creates Change

Here at Ceoptions we have been using our signature pattern breakthrough process to create lasting change and help today’s leaders prepare for the inevitable challenges that come their way. Question: How does a 13- year- old boy scoring points for his basketball team connect with his mother climbing the corporate ladder? Here’s the story recently…

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Communication rules to help you experiment and break the old patterns

By Sylvia Lafair | January 1, 2019 | Comments Off on Communication rules to help you experiment and break the old patterns

The new year is the perfect time to start looking at breaking old patterns on communication. In this post I cover a few communication rules that will help you to have your best year. Do you ever pay attention to how we greet each other? Like, ‘how are you’ and the answer is almost always ‘fine.’ What…

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How to sustain growth and become a better version of you

By Sylvia Lafair | December 26, 2018 | Comments Off on How to sustain growth and become a better version of you

In this article I share my thoughts about how to sustain growth and become a better version of you. Are you hearing bells yet? There will be a lot of people chanting, ‘Ring out the old and bring in the new. That’s the motto I am starting to hear with only a few days left to embrace…

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My thoughts about the major change in gender relationships

By Sylvia Lafair | December 18, 2018 | Comments Off on My thoughts about the major change in gender relationships

Here’s an idea for a special gift for the gals in your life. It’s one of those gifts that keeps on giving for the rest of the year. Now, I’m not bragging (although I do teach women that it is okay to ‘toot your own horn.’ It’s just that I received an email from a…

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Which one are you: Overwhelmed, Overworked or Frustrated?

By Sylvia Lafair | December 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Which one are you: Overwhelmed, Overworked or Frustrated?

Did you ever wonder if men feel as overwhelmed, overworked, and frustrated as women do, on a daily basis? I did some digging to find the answers. I spent time looking at the three areas of what it means to be overwhelmed, overworked, and frustrated. Here is what I found. OVERWHELMED Let’s look at being…

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The most valued gift for the holidays…is YOU

By Sylvia Lafair | November 27, 2018 | Comments Off on The most valued gift for the holidays…is YOU

In this post, I’m pondering the thought of what is the most valued gift for the holidays? This is the time of year for both fun and family. Yet, sometimes, the two words don’t really go together. Wouldn’t it be better if when you sit around the family table you were supported and delighted? And, even…

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Have a heartwarming and growth-inducing Thanksgiving

By Sylvia Lafair | November 20, 2018 | Comments Off on Have a heartwarming and growth-inducing Thanksgiving

I am writing a heartfelt message to hopefully help make your Thanksgiving time as positive and fruitful as possible. First, here is a quote from retired Supreme Court Justice, Sandra Day O’Conner: The Family unit plays a critical role in our society And in the generations to come. In all the work I have done…

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How to know if he or she is a denier

By Sylvia Lafair | February 20, 2018 | Comments Off on How to know if he or she is a denier

I recently received a curious email asking for help. Most of the time I get questions about work and leadership issues. This one is a bit different however it does fit into the patterns I’ve been discussing on the blog here. Dear Dr. Sylvia, You know that last week was Valentine’s Day. Well, you know,…

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Transforming the martyr to the integrator

By Sylvia Lafair | January 31, 2018 | Comments Off on Transforming the martyr to the integrator

Imagine what it’s like to work from dawn till, no not dusk, till the middle of the night. Imagine if you do this while you have a background program in your head saying “Worry, the catastrophe is about to happen.†Even when there’s no big deal issue there are those whose first love is to…

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Why being a clown just doesn’t work

By Sylvia Lafair | January 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Why being a clown just doesn’t work

Summary: When situations at work are tense, there is a need for some laughter. Timing is a core issue. Here are ways clowns at work (annoying) become humorists (clever). Dear Dr. Sylvia, When numbers are down, I need help getting my team out of a fear-based mentality. Most importantly, This is a tense time. Above…

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