The terms “disruption” or “disruptive” are pretty trendy now. We have disruptive technologies, which then became disruptive innovation. Disruptive HR. And of course, the always popular, disruptive behavior disorders. Unfortunately, it seems like we’re seeing a lot of that one now. I’ve always maintained that many organizations look for that next shiny object or trend […]
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As I “close out” 2017, here are some thoughts about uprooting 25 years of stability in Kansas City to become a “California Girl” and be a revolutionary in 2018. The Reality of “Living the Dream” Driving in SoCal: 6 lanes, bumper to bumper or going 80mph in 0 to 60 seconds. Most people are pretty […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what the “secret sauce” is for how an organization gets a great reputation? Like most delicious sauces or dishes, there may be a standard recipe, but an accomplished chef knows how to tweak the recipe to appeal to his or her unique clientele. The same is true for creating a corporate […]
Read MoreAs a person who speaks, writes, coaches and consults on personal and organizational change, I can tell you: reinvention ain’t easy. If it was, everyone would do it. Some of you have followed my quarterly blogs about “the big adventure” of reinventing my life. And I have to say that writing this blog, one year […]
Read MoreOne of the cornerstones of my executive coaching process with clients is to establish clarity about their intentions – what they really want, in all aspects of their work and life. A Goal or Intention For me, intentions are different than goals. Goals are specific and measurable; often linear in nature. They are transactional. Intentions […]
Read MoreIn 2010, I created a series of blogs, keynotes and training programs called “The New Normal.” Over time, these programs became known as “Living the New Normal” because we were adapting to the results of a significant financial recession, the housing meltdown, industries collapsing and massive job layoffs. In addition, the new world of social […]
Read MoreAlmost a year ago, I surveyed readers to find out if you were interested in hearing about my move from Kansas City, MO to La Jolla, CA and if you wanted to hear about the personal or professional experiences during this adventure. The response was “both.” So – here we are 9 months after selling […]
Read MoreNOTE: portions of this blog were published in February, 2016. Given the recent events and our current political environment, I have updated content and believe this message more relevant now than ever. There’s a lot of talk these days about “winning.” Donald Trump is good example of someone obsessed with winning. Charlie Sheen notoriously described […]
Read MoreIn early February, I gave a three month update of Living the Dream after moving from Kansas City to La Jolla, CA. Since moving in October, it feels like I’m living my life in 3 month increments. My first three months were spent getting settled and acclimated to a community that is very different from […]
Read MoreIf you could pick a defining moment – one that changed your life forever – what would it be? And how did it change your life? I was recently asked this question and here’s how I responded. It was September 1975. I decided that I no longer would listen to the people who were telling […]
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