Thanks for My Values
Thanks for My Values Nov 27, 2013 9:31:18 AM I had a week that spanned both sides of the continuum between effortlessness and excruciating difficulty. The easy part was my book review meeting last Friday with my advisory group. During the prior month as I wrote the chapter on Developing Authentic Trust, I felt like there […]
A Love Letter to Xponents
A Love Letter to Xponents Feb 14, 2014 11:21:59 AM Eleven years ago today, I founded and incorporated Xponents! I didn’t purposefully set out to start Xponents on Valentine’s Day. The truth is I realized that it was Valentine’s Day as a bit of an afterthought. It just happened to be my official last day […]
Longing to Belong
Longing to Belong Mar 5, 2019 9:13:35 AM When it comes to your work environment – or any environment for that matter – it makes sense that you would want to belong where you are. On some level, we know we already do – or someone thinks we do – but we aren’t always entirely […]
Leading through Change
Leading through Change Apr 30, 2020 2:00:00 PM No story is the same to us after a lapse of time; or rather we who read it are no longer the same interpreters. -George Eliot When I wrote the book the Cycle of Transformation (2014) the nautilus perfectly represented its essence. The poet and philosopher Mark Nepo beautifully […]
21 Books Recommended for 2021
My top 21 books for 2021 represent my personal interest, values, and learning opportunities.
Assumptions
Jun 3, 2011 3:36:27 PM I recently went to a weekend seminar taught by Arnie and Amy Mindell. There were attendees from more than twenty countries. The emphasis of the session was on Process Work. Process Work (PW) is an evolving, trans-disciplinary approach supporting individuals, relationships, and organizations to discover themselves. PW uses awareness to […]
Leadership Creates Engagement
Dec 17, 2009 9:13:17 PM High Employee Turnover ExpectedAccording to a recent survey from Opinion Research Corporation, an infoGroup company, employers may find themselves with a high employee turnover rate once the job market bounces back. Of those surveyed, 80% reported they would leave their current position if presented with other opportunities, while 25% said […]
Waking Up on the Same Side of the Bed
Oct 27, 2010 10:29:14 PM My husband and I had an interesting conversation the other night. We were getting ready for bed, and I mentioned how curious it is that we are stuck in a pattern related to our bed. I don’t mean anything risqué by this comment. I mean that over the course of […]
Relationships Are Not for Sissies
Mar 31, 2011 5:29:47 PM Relationships are hard work. Whether it’s with a significant other, a child, or a workmate you can count on moments of miscommunication, missed expectations, and frustration. Most would say they prefer a relationship that is harmonious and easy going. But I question if that is possible, or even desirable. And […]
Strategic Planning Template: Year End Considerations
Dec 23, 2011 11:38:23 AM In Part 2 of my blog series on Reflection and Goal Setting, I examine the Six Considerations for Xponents as we prepare to leap into the New Year by remembering the best of who we are, what we have learned, and what we are hearing from others. Use these six […]
