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Can 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 all, was…
Leadership: What We Learn From Gen Z
Summary: The difference between having a debate and having a dialogue are worlds apart. For healthy relationships, dialogue is the winner. There is an astounding amount of polarization in the world right now. It can be seen in all generations. Sometimes I wonder if the bad habits from the past will ever change. It seems…
Leadership and Stress
Summary: Leadership skills must include best practices for dealing with stress. Here is some food for thought. What is top of mind today is what leadership skills are needed when stress is high, which seems to be hanging around every day during these changing times. That is to say, we all feel it. At least,…
How to declutter your mind and get it organized
Summary: Did you declutter your home during the past few months? Your home and your mind! Is that all you need to declutter? Here’s what one of my clients said that had me laughing and cheering him on. Dear Dr. Sylvia, I have always been a leader, and I am known as “the boss who is not bossy.” Indeed, that’s good.…
The Courage to Change: Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement
Summary: Diversity and inclusion are now the norms rather than the exceptions. The big question is: “What can be done to heal the chasm of discontent that exists in most workplaces, in fact, around the world, regarding differences? Here are thoughts to ponder. We need a new way to approach diversity and inclusion. “What’s the…
Is There A Common Future?
Summary: Here is why addictions and change fight each other. Yet, they lead us to think about our shared future. Better yet, read on to see what to do about it. Here is the BIG QUESTION: What is the destination? STOP! Most importantly, do not answer just yet. Covid-19 has caused us to ask. To clarify,…
How Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement Move Productivity to a Higher Level
Summary: You can teach prejudice. You can grow and learn too. Here is the story of one woman who helped children become critical thinkers. They developed self-awareness for more fulfilling lives. Firstly, if you do not know who Jane Elliott is, please google her. Then take the time to watch the documentary. Yes, one person…
Leadership Skills: It’s Time To STOP Being a Pleaser
Summary: Why is it hard for so many to say NO? If it means people are upset with you, what can you do? Here are some ideas to stay calm and not be derailed by your insecurities. Dear Dr. Sylvia, Many of my executives complain that they are exhausted and feel overwhelmed because they can’t…
Change: What really matters as we begin to create the new normal?
Summary: Change is inevitable. However, how you address change management is the key to success. Not just win, to a positive and creative life. Here are some thoughts to consider. I know that we have all been thrown into change—more change than we’ve ever expected to experience in our lifetimes. Usually, when difficulties hit, they…
Ya Gotta Love EUSTRESS, Here’s Why
Summary: Stress can help or hinder. Today we talk about the good stress, eustress that enables you to succeed. Learn how to practice “safe stress” and be in charge rather than at the effect of your emotions. There is either too much stress coupled with too much aggravation. Or there is too much isolation along…
5 Tips to Handle Stress in Times of Distress
I get a lot of questions all the time asking me how to handle stress in times of distress so I felt it was important to address this and share 5 tips that will get you out of stress zone. How do you handle those awful moments when you are boiling inside and yet, smiling…
Who decides when enough is enough?
Summary: How many of you have said, “enough is enough?” And you find that while you demand the upset to stop, it just keeps going on and on? This leads to both overwhelm and anxiety. Here are some tips to help. QUESTION: Who decides when enough is enough? ANSWER: It depends on the circumstances. What…
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