Perfect Moments and the Fairy Queen

The world seems in a rush to point out and hold up the weaknesses, flaws and inconsistencies of places, policies, politics, and people.  And certainly one cannot deny that they exist.  We live on spinning planet filled with imperfect people responding to all sorts of conflicts, prejudices and problems.  But if we persist in being  fixated on the darkness of
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Pack Lighter, Live and Lead Simpler

Travel has been a big part of my life for over 30 years now.  I’m no expert on packing but my habits over the years have led to a much lighter suit case, and much simpler process in preparing for any trip. Still, it’s easy to over pack.  Mean while staying lean and keeping it simple can help you be
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The Leader Whisper – Louder Please

I pulled this from a Leap-Frog e-zine…. love it!  I think you will too! Psst… What advice would you whisper in the ear of a senior leader? We asked thought leaders, industry leaders and leading practitioners that we work with the following question:  If you had 25 words or less to whisper in the ear of a senior leader….to dramatically
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Vampires, VamPeers and the More or Less Culture

There is no contest between the company that buys the grudging compliance of its work force and the company that enjoys the enterprising participation of its employees .- Ricardo Sempler  Do you work with vampires? People who seem to suck the blood of positive culture right out of the room? You know, the sad, mad, sarcastic and toxically cynical c0-workers
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If I Lived 100 Days, like I did Today…?

(Special Announcement at End of Post) “Who you are today is a collection of your yesterdays.” I was inspired today when I read how this bit for wisdom was used by a Grandmother to help inspire her grandchildren to consider more carefully how their daily decisions would ultimately determine their destiny. I remember nearly 2 decades ago when an entrepreneurial friend shared
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