Less Bark, More Wag
A workshop participant summed up quality service as barking less and wagging more. What a wonderful metaphor for the staff at the Bowers Museum to consider as they gathered for a workshop on enhancing...
View ArticleTruth be Told
A self proclaimed life-long learner, I am in the midst of a yoga teacher certification training course at You & the Mat. This past week I explored the concept of satya – truth, truthfulness,...
View ArticleDigital Detox
As a coach and a consultant, I preach the importance of “unplugging” and “recharging” as a way to increase creativity, energy, productivity and overall well-being. On a recent family vacation, I set...
View ArticleGo Team
J9 Leading Solutions is now a certified Go Team Training provider. With 18 team-critical topics, Go Team, is a complete team-training resource that supports all kinds of teams, included brand new...
View ArticleThe Yoga of Leadership
Yoga is a way to unite the mind, body and spirit. It has been a path to a happier, healthier and more mindful existence for me. I am excited to share that I recently completed the Silk Road (Yoga)...
View ArticleBe Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to? Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn....
View ArticleA Path to Well-Being
Did you know giving thanks is good for you and those around you. There are great social, psychological and physical health benefits that come from giving thanks. As part of yoga certification program I...
View ArticleMastering Challenging Conversations
The measure of successful dialogue is not whether or not you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it’s the same problem you had last year. We all have to face challenging conversations in a...
View ArticleMore Love, Less Hustle
What if you chose to live this year with more love and less hustle? How would your state of mind and well-being be impacted? How might you gain more, by doing less? I was in the presence of an amazing...
View ArticleThe Leadership Gap
Leadership “remains the No. 1 talent issue facing organizations around the world,” with 86% of respondents to the survey rating it “urgent” or “important.” However, only 13% say they do an excellent...
View ArticleTeamwork, Synergy & Trust
What is the one thing that can change everything? Trust. Imagine the difference it would make if you were able to increase the amount of trust in the important personal and professional...
View ArticleVolunteers Lift Us Up
Over 1,100 people gathered for 38th Annual Spirit of Volunteerism Awards to honor Orange County’s outstanding volunteers and the 2014 Giving is Living Nonprofit /Corporate Partnership recipients...
View ArticleWalk for Wishes
Powered by wish families, volunteers, donors and friends, Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the thousands of wishes that have already been granted, while raising...
View ArticleAvoid Manager Mayhem
The most important decision a company can make is simply whom they name manager. When it comes to employee engagement, the right manager can make all the difference. Gallup finds that great managers...
View ArticleBliss vs. Burnout
I love my work and my life, but increasingly I find that I am in the minority. Why? Burnout. Too many demands. Not enough breaks. Lack of sleep. Junk food. Technology. And the list goes on. I have...
View ArticleJe’net Kreitner, named AFP Founder of the Year
National Philanthropy Day® (NPD) acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact that philanthropy has on the fabric of society. And,...
View ArticleI Lost My Marbles
I lost my marbles. Or in this case, 6 hours worth of interview notes. I looked in the obvious places. I looked in the not so obvious places. And then, I stepped away. Feeling my frustration rise....
View ArticleMaking the Most of Change
Making the most of change and transitions with be the focus of my keynote speech on Tuesday, September 9th at the Project Management Institute Orange County event. Your presentation at the September...
View ArticleChange, A Crashing Wave
Do you feel like a wave is crashing over you, ready to take you out, and drag you to the bottom leaving you breathless and grasping for air? A client recently used this metaphor of a crashing wave to...
View ArticleA Growth Mindset Creates Leadership Confidence
“Opportunities for leadership are all around us. The capacity for leadership is deep within us.” M Albright Do you believe leaders are born (fixed mindset) or leaders are made (growth mindset)? A...
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