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Are you a Unicorn Leader?

By Sylvia Lafair | November 4, 2019

I 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 and I WANT…

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Can people with high emotional intelligence still be assholes?

By Sylvia Lafair | October 29, 2019

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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How Your Self-doubt Can and Does Destroy Your Relationships

By Sylvia Lafair | October 28, 2019

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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The Benefits and Backlash of Self-Promotion

By Sylvia Lafair | October 21, 2019

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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5 Steps to Get Yourself Out of Overwhelm

By Sylvia Lafair | October 15, 2019

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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How Fonzi (from Happy Days) Gave Important Clues to Leadership Success

By Sylvia Lafair | October 8, 2019

How Fonzi (yup from Happy Days) gave me important clues to leadership success that applies to all of us: + Lead with your imagination (it’s not what you think) +Follow with determination (it’s more than you think) + Listen to suggestions (it’s a game changer) +Collaborate (it’s the royal road to success) Here is some…

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Are You Ready to Stop Self-Sabotaging?

By Sylvia Lafair | October 8, 2019

Summary: Self-doubt is like an infection that only has one cure. That means you must change your mindset, until you, through your own free will, can release the nagging thoughts and be both strong and capable of leading with clarity and passion. Dear All, Recently, I received many emails from women executives plagued with self-doubt.…

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3 Key Ways to Win at Work

By Sylvia Lafair | October 1, 2019

My work with individuals and groups over the years has helped me to uncover 3 key ways to win at work when you’re feeling frazzled and ready to throw in the towel. Have you found that at one time or another you wanted to stuff a sock in someone’s mouth rather than listen to them…

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Practice Safe Stress

By Sylvia Lafair | September 29, 2019

Calling all ambitious, motivated female leaders to let go of overwhelm and learn SAFE STRESS. + Learn the technique of Safe Stress (that unique area between the extremes of exhaustion and not giving a damn). + Find the best way for you to stop burnout before it stops you. + Practice the specific communication that…

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The Gratitude Intervention Challenge

By Sylvia Lafair | September 18, 2019

When was the last time you practiced gratitude? This post is all about the power of gratitude and my invitation to join me on a gratitude intervention challenge. “Yesterday was a soggy day, with non- stop rain and draining humidity†began an email I received with the subject title of “What a happy day.† It…

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Where were you on 9/11?

By Sylvia Lafair | September 11, 2019

As I was going to write about gratitude my mind went back to September 11, 2001, and I had to stop and just sit for a while and think back to that horrific day.  Where were you?  I was at The Country Place Retreat Center in Pa with four other people planning to start our very…

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How to Get Out of the “Gotta- Do Syndrome” That Leads to Overwhelm

By Sylvia Lafair | September 3, 2019

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