In 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 […]
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This blog shares Phase Two of the process I used with a committee that I have been leading since July 2016. The process consists of creating a vision, engaging members and putting the structures in place to ensure successful implementation of a project in any organization. Vision – The Devil is In the Details As […]
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 […]
Read MoreThere are thousands – maybe millions, of opinions, books and white-papers about leadership. Yet often, traditional resources rinse and repeat the same old concepts. I like to look to disparate sources for new insights on a topic. Animal Medicine. According to Jamie Sams and David Carson The Discovery of Power Through the Ways Of Animals, […]
Read MoreIn case you didn’t read or act on the recommendations of this blog a couple weeks ago – there’s still time to reflect on 2016 and prepare for 2017. And since I am now a Southern California girl, I’m going to suggest a somewhat “new-age” way of reconciling 2016 and preparing for 2017. According to […]
Read MoreCreating the Intention Getting the results you want, whether it’s at work, at home, in love or life… always starts with being clear about what you want and creating clear intentions. I became clear in late June/early July that moving to La Jolla, CA, my desired destination, was a “now or never” decision. (read more […]
Read MoreMy last blog in August described that I was about to embark on a personal and professional transformation – moving from Kansas City, MO after 25 years to La Jolla, CA – simply because … I wanted to … and I can. You can read that blog post here. Based on reader response to a […]
Read MoreIf you’re considering re-inventing your life, and moving to a new location, there are several steps to take that will assure success. Keep in mind, I did this 25 years ago, before the Internet, before FaceBook, Linked In and before “networking” was a verb. Fast forward 25 years and some concepts remain the same, yet […]
Read MoreMy last blog “Love Trumps Fear” challenged you to try replacing criticism with collaboration or generosity and gratitude rather than gossip. I’m curious if anyone tried it and how it worked because when you create your own “key words” as a vision for your personal, authentic leadership it can transform your life and those around […]
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