Tag: Leadership
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Changes: How Can You Navigate?
Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of changes. On a recent trip to Florida, I was surprised to see three new retail stores and a coffee shop on a sleepy stretch of road previously reserved for industrial use. We visited the coffee shop twice during our visit, and found ourselves the only customers. The store…
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Beware of Blanket Statements
Hi there! Let’s talk about blanket statements, which are sometimes called sweeping generalizations. These are broad statements that apply a general rule to an entire group without considering individual differences. They can oversimplify complex issues and lead to misunderstandings or unfair judgments. Here are some examples of blanket statements:“Lawyers are greedy and dishonest.”“Millennials are entitled…
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Energy Creates Energy
The other day, I was in an athletic store and saw a sign that read: “Energy Creates Energy. Get Moving.” While moving is not generally a big part of speaking up (particularly these days), having energy is! Despite this fact, the majority of people are more concerned with content than they are with how they…
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Authenticity – What Does It Mean To You?
Authenticity is all the rage—and for good reason. After all, who wants a communicator who appears fake or disingenuous? Here’s the challenge: what does authenticity really mean? Are you most yourself when you are with your parents and grandparents? Or with a romantic partner? Or when you let loose on a Friday night after a…
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Got a Case of the Jitters?
During the pandemic, I had a terrifying experience. It wasn’t a trip to the grocery store. Or using zoom to present virtually for the first time. I agreed to take my daughter skydiving on her 18th birthday. There we were, strapped to our respective guides in a small plane soaring up to 18,000 feet. My…
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Keeping It Light with Levity
We all remember the droning on of Charlie Brown’s lecturing teacher – wah wah wah wah – what a bore! Adding levity to your communication style can be a compelling way to engage your audience, break up the monotony, and make your message more memorable. You may find lightheartedness can go a long way, but…
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Are Your Good Student Habits Holding You Back?
How often do you find yourself in the loop of preparing, editing, overthinking, and repeating? And when you are finally ready to present, you find post-presentation or post-meeting anxiety creeping in, making you second-guess everything you said. For many of us, this is a never-ending cycle of perfectionism, especially the overthinking part! Consider letting go…
