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Delegation 101
Last week we dug into the Enemies of Delegation. If you missed that post, it’s a quick read, and I encourage you to go back and review it before continuing here. Today, we will talk through some strategies to overcome these barriers. I don’t want to overwhelm my employees. This one particularly challenges empathetic leaders. We…
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The Enemies of Delegation
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate your satisfaction with your effective use of delegation (5 being excellent). I’m going to go out on a limb and guess you didn’t give yourself a 5. When I put a list of leadership skills in front of clients and prospects, invariably this one is called out…
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Unexpected Success
Here’s something I never expected to declare only five months after I launched my practice. I have started a waiting list. I struggle to find the words to effectively express my gratitude to everyone who put their trust in me as their coach and to those who have already expanded my coaching further within their…
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I Don’t Know How to Put This…
In my first year of college at William & Mary, I made the traditional rookie mistake and signed up for 8:00 am classes. That was a later start than high school, so of course, I thought it would be no big deal. Tuesdays and Thursdays had Greek & Roman Mythology 8 – 9:30, and Linear…
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Mother’s Day Gratitude
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. This provides an excellent opportunity for us to practice gratitude and celebrate the mothers that have touched our lives. My Mother My mother and I enjoy a close relationship. We talk every week on the phone, often for an hour or more during my long run. I treasure these conversations,…
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Unplug Yourself
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott In an earlier post, I talked about the importance of mindfulness and starting by simply focusing on your breath for 60 seconds. Today I’d like to revisit this area as it is so central to my own…
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