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Category Archives: Inspiration
Body Language: The Inside Story
Everyone knows that body language impacts the way we’re experienced by others. In this TED talk, Amy Cuddy demonstrates how our posture and gestures can actually change the way we feel. My favourite line: Don’t fake it ’til you make … Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Inspiration, Leadership, Self Management
Tagged Body language, Confidence, Dr. Amy Cuddy, Personal development
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The One Skill That Beats All Other Skills In The Workplace
What’s the one skill that beats all other skills in the workplace? Here are some hints. It can be developed by anyone. It takes only an hour or two per week. You can do it almost anywhere. Some say it … Continue reading
Shortcut to Prosperity
Anyone seeking to clarify their career direction or who feels the need to refocus life priorities will enjoy this book. The lessons are revealed through real-life stories about ordinary people who were able to create extraordinary results. Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, High Octane Performance, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Brand, Self Management
Tagged career management, life plan, Mark Hopkins
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Stress Takes a Holiday
If you think the islands off British Columbia’s coast are beautiful by sea, you should see them from the air in a low-flying plane. Although I had every intention of filling my minutes with work, the beautiful scenery below had all my attention. Continue reading
Posted in "British Columbia", Inspiration, Vancouver
Tagged Harbour Air, Vancouver, Vancouver Island
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Problem Resolution Starts with Curiosity
You can’t truly solve a problem until you appreciate all the opportunities it contains. Continue reading
I Want My Kilter Back
I’m on vacation for three days. I selected these days – in the middle of the work week – to get back on kilter. Or get my kilter back. Whatever. My assignment for the next 72 hours is to do … Continue reading
Posted in High Octane Performance, Inspiration, Productivity, Self Management
Tagged Effective, multitasking, Productivity
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Your Mud Will Settle. Your Water Will Clear.
“Don’t seek and don’t expect. Be patient and wait until your mud settles and your water is clear. Be patient and wait. Your mud will settle. Your water will clear.” I love that quote from the Tao Te Ching. I love … Continue reading
Do You Have Invisible Limes In Your Backyard?
My sister just posted this picture of fresh limes from her kitchen. Nothing special here, you might think — but wait. She picked them in her backyard. After living her entire life in New England, she and her husband just … Continue reading
Why Bother With Blogs?
I liken the blogging process to a distillery. Thoughts are gathered, simmered, and reduced until only the concentrated essence of each thought remains. What you’re left with is intensified content with all of the fluff removed. As such, they offer some of the best learning opportunities you’ll find online. Continue reading
Posted in Communications, Inspiration, Self Management, Social Media
Tagged blog, corporate blogs, creative writing, Lead Change Group, learning, Seth Godin, Winston Churchill, Writer
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3 Things Business Can Learn From Opera
Not many people know that I studied opera. A supremely proud coloratura soprano (E flat above high C? — no problem), I envisioned a future as the next Lily Pons. That was Monday through Thursday. On the weekends I dreamed that I … Continue reading
Timeless Gems from Peter Drucker
I’m hosting a leadership conference for a small group of very special people this week. This seems a great time to bring out some timeless gems from Peter Drucker. “Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Leadership, Management
Tagged Business, Leadership, Management, Peter Drucker
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