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Rest
The need to rest is a fundamental aspect of our design. Many of us look for ways to overcome this “limitation.” I, for one, dearly love caffeine, preferring espresso as an efficient delivery mechanism. We admire people we see who manage to get by on a few hours’ sleep a night. Our scarcity mindsets lead…
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Elevating Consciousness
When I rebuilt my website a few years ago, I wanted the home page to read “Accelerating the evolution of human consciousness.” My trusted friends advised me this was too grandiose, and I settled for something less ambitious. And yet, that phrase authentically captures my soul’s purpose. It has evolved a bit since that time.…
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The Box
If you are like me, the metaphor, “Think outside the box,” has lost its metaphor. When I hear the phrase, my brain doesn’t imagine a box, with me in it, stepping outside, or anything of the sort. It just automatically translates the phrase to “Be creative and innovative.” It’s a shame because I find it…
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Walkabout Update
I have been on a walkabout since last November. I’ve used this blog to provide periodic updates, offering the occasional nugget. Recently, several people have asked me to share a more detailed update on my journey. I’m shocked when I count the months and realize I’ve been walking about for over five months. Time has…
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Stillness
Take a moment and contemplate stillness. Humor me. Take thirty seconds, close your eyes, and do your best to be still. I’ll wait. Did you last for thirty seconds? What was your experience of being still? Did it feel familiar? Were you eager to get on with your day? I believe developing our comfort with…
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Mastery
Last week, I completed my 54th orbit of the sun.* As I sat in morning meditation, I received a message. “Let this be a Year of Mastery.” I must confess, I felt more than a little resistance to this suggestion from the Universe. Much of my recent journey has felt like unwinding an attachment to…
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Public Speaking
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” – Jerry Seinfeld For most leadership careers, the increase in…
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Colorado
I had a compelling topic for this week, which will have to wait. My first week in Colorado has been so full of life experiences that I didn’t find the time to do that topic justice. While New Mexico still holds my heart, Colorado is a close second. In this first week, I’ve connected deeply…
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Building Teams
Many organizations do not have the resources to provide robust onboarding for new leaders. I’m amazed at some of the talented leaders I work with who are essentially self-taught, learning management and leadership on the job by watching and learning from others without any formal training. Many teams do nothing formal to build the team…
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Integrity
I worked with a new client this week, and we used a values exploration to get to know each other better. I’ve been using this exercise in mentoring and coaching for nearly 30 years, and as I walked through familiar territory, I considered how my values have evolved. Family became Family and Friends and has…
