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What I Learned From My 5-Year Old Niece
“A 7 year old did this, so you should be able to figure it out, too.” That’s what the line said. The words were sitting in my inbox, so I could do a double take and confirm what I had just read. Yes, I read it correctly. My immediate reaction – what kind of s#!t […]
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Here’s How to Get Your Idea Out There
You know that unsettled feeling that comes along with the niggle in your brain that you have to get it done. It’s the decision that needs to be made. The dragging of your feet on writing a newsletter. Or, crafting the proposal. What is it about the expansive nature of a clean page and the finality of […]
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Let’s Get Selfish
The word ‘selfish’ gets a bad rep, right? The reason being, the very words conjure up images of greed, ego, arrogance. Looking out only for yourself and always putting yourself before others. Part of that is true. You should be aware of your surroundings and other people. But not to your own detriment. What happens […]
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You’re Going to Fail… and that’s OK
The other day, I woke to an email from a fairly high-ranking business professional, touting their new book about not failing when it comes to communication in business. While I haven’t read the book yet and can’t comment specifically on its methods and strategies, it did get me thinking about the concept of failing. Or […]
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Working at Home… Crowded House edition
No, this isn’t a post about the 80’s rock band from Australia. Although, while we’re on the subject, some of their lyrics are especially poignant and relevant almost 35 years later. But let’s get back to our topic because there’s more bodies in your home on a daily basis right now. It was challenging at […]
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What’s the Opportunity in a Pandemic?
Let’s talk about Opportunity right now. Because on a daily basis, people are telling me that NOW (all caps for emphasis and yes, that’s how they’re all being written) is the perfect time to… … breakthrough on your back-burnered projects.… hire for your team (it’s an employer’s market after all).… build your brand.… change careers.… […]
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I Had To Put My Mask On First
You might have noticed that I’m posting this on a different day and time then what you’re used to. Oh, and that you didn’t hear from me at all last week. I wasn’t ignoring what was going on around the world. It’s that I had to put on my own mask first. The very short […]
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Why Are You Here?
On a regular basis, women ask me, what do they need to do to achieve their goals? These women are smart and fierce and savvy. They aren’t looking for a one-and-done solution or quick fix. They know that won’t stick. Yet, they understand that there are key actions you can take to create the results […]