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My friend, Angela Howard had a great idea! Since imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I asked Angela if I could copy this post from her blog, No Ordinary Days.
How Shame is Shaping your Leadership…
How is shame shaping your leadership?
“No one wants to talk about it. But everyone has it…unless you are a sociopath.” This was one of Brene’ Brown’s opening lines from her world renowned TED Talk, Listening to Shame.
SHAME.
I am sorry I interrupted you but I had something important to say…lessons I have learned about silence.
“I was just trying to be encouraging.” I told my husband (with a pout) after he pulled me aside during a dinner party to tell me I had interrupted a friend before they barely had a chance to tell their story. Somehow, my husband and I didn’t see eye-to-eye on my conversation style.
Have we become an accomplice to the crime?
Today’s blog is about change, not taking sides or creating conflict. If you have felt helpless to know what to do regarding gun violence in America, I have listed some action steps you can take to create change.
A personal note from author: Guns have always been part of my family culture.
Landing in the sand trap doesn’t mean you failed
It doesn’t matter if you play golf or not, you will understand the frustration a golfer has when they spend diligent hours refining their skill, only to land their ball in the sand, the rough, or worse – the water. Take for example, Tiger Woods in the picture above,
Spotting the Gorillas in Our Lives
Play a game with me for a moment. Watch this video and count how many times the players in WHITE pass the basketball.
Ready…Set…GO!!!
Did you count 15?
Great job!
Did you see the Gorilla pass through the middle of the game half way through the video?
Small is MIGHTY!
One month after having his driver’s license, our 16-year-old son had his first experience with roadside assistance.
The phone call home went something like this: “Uh, hi Mom. Uh, something is wrong with the car. A horrible screeching started coming from the back end,
I Get You
I am not sure why people can’t understand and agree with what I am saying. After all, I am right most of the time.
It is painful to admit, but this is a thought I have had many times during discussions with my husband and kids.
Book Review – Pivot Leadership: Small Steps…Big Change by Charity Rattray
Dearest Friends,
This week, I launched a dream-come-true. My book, Pivot Leadership: Small Steps…Big Change was released in bookstores everywhere!
What I want you to know is, this dream is for you. Pivot Leadership is for all people who lead.