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My colleague, Arnie Sanow, is so resilient! Recently I asked him about his ever-present ability to not take things personally and to always focus on the next opportunity rather than lament the moments that fell short. He told me that he learned the skill a very...
Self-Esteem in Business
What you think about me is none of my business. What I think of me is ALL my business. How I think about both is good for our business. Last week I met with a CFO for her sixth executive coaching session. Each time we meet, we discuss a variation of the same...
Mimosas and Menial Labor
The year of my forty-fifth birthday, my college friends and I got together for a celebratory weekend. We left behind eleven children and six husbands for four days of rest, relaxation, and reconnecting on Amelia Island in Florida. One morning over a lovely...
You Are A Co-Creator!
Eight years ago on a snowy day, I met with Nancy, a director of a government agency. Driving to the meeting, I received a phone call from Tonya, Nancy’s administrative assistant. Tonya wanted to let me know that it would not be an easy meeting. Three change...
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