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5 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Our Outcomes

Kick But We can have great ideas and aspirations. We can even have great motivation to achieve a goal or make the change needed to accomplish something. What makes these flashes of inspiration often flame out leaving us disappointed, discouraged and often less determined when the next spark of a great thought hits us? We must remove the word “but” from our vocabulary. Change “Yes, but I’ve never done that before” and “Yes, but I’m no good at that” immediately with “Yes I can get

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS

What a game! We have all played it at one time or another, right? It is a classic way to determine so many things. Who goes first in picking kickball teams at school, who is chosen to read aloud in class, and who has to do the dishes after dinner. The rules are simple, on the count of three each person puts out his/her hand in the shape of the desired item Rock = closed fist, Paper = hand with palm down fingers extended, Scissors

Try Answering Your Own Questions

To be a learner, I was always told to ask questions. You know, the inquisitive ones which are not easily answered with a dismissive Yes or No! Over the years, this has generally been good advice. I am comfortable asking Who? What? When? Why? and How? This skill has served me well. In writing “Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter“, I discovered it can be more effective not to ask but to answer these questions myself in order to reach the outcomes I desire.

The 10 “P’s” to Managing Yourself and Your Attitude in the Job Search World

Thank you IWL for publishing my article about managing yourself when engaged in a job search. I sincerely hope it helps others attain success. Please view are article here: http://integratingwomanleaders.com/the-10-ps-to-managing-yourself-and-your-attitude-in-the-job-search-world/

To achieve a goal you must take a STAND!

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Adversity – A Strength Trainer

Getting out of Adversity – Using it Become Stronger Adversity is often seen as an obstacle that prevents us from attaining something in life. It first appears as a formidable opponent that will keep us from achieving joy, happiness and the meaningful life we desire. It can however, if approached with the right attitude and perspective, become a place for tremendous, transformational, and positive growth, launching us to heights without it that would be impossible for us to see. A beautiful, majestic oak tree

Ten Observations from the “IF” Responsibility

Ten recent observations from conversations with myself. Let’s get on with life, work for what we want, take control for the life we desire, and rely on our ourselves more. We all have the power to set our focus, to move in the right direction. When can take responsibility for our own thoughts, beliefs, intentions and actions. We will then see our outcomes begin to move to what we want in life…. Give it a try and share your comments. Here we go…

Leadership from the Inside-Out

Great achievements are often attributed to a great individual leader. We can easily make a list of military leaders who have led troops into battle against insurmountable odds and emerged victorious. Ask anyone to name five coaches who have built a legacy of winning championships year after year. Better yet, the History Channel and ESPN will do this for us with their “Greatest of All Time” programming. We have a fascination with learning how these leaders tick and understanding their stories of what helped make

16 Days to LAUNCH – Special Word for Each Day – PERSEVERANCE

On 12/1/2015, Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter will launch and be available from Local, Regional, and National Bookstores and at all major on-line book sites. In celebration, I am posting a new motivational word each day from now until LAUNCH day. If the word of the day, touches you, please forward, share, re-tweet to your friends and encourage them to check out the book at their favorite book store location or on-line site. This week we visit the Walker School in Marietta, GA to

17 Days to LAUNCH – Special Word for Each Day – Third Day

On 12/1/2015, Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter will launch and be available from Local, Regional, and National Bookstores and at all major on-line book sites. In Celebration, I am posting a new motivational word each day from now until LAUNCH day. If the word of the day, touches you, please forward, share, re-tweet to your friends and encourage them to check out the book at their favorite book store location or on-line site. You are SPECACULAR S ensational P erfectly assembled E xceptionally gifted

18 Days to LAUNCH – Special Word for Each Day – Second Day

On 12/1/2015, Above the Chatter, Our Words Matter will launch and be available from Local, Regional, and National Bookstores and at all major on-line book sites. In Celebration, I am posting a new motivational word each day from now until LAUNCH day. If the word of the day, touches you, please forward, share, re-tweet to your friends and encourage them to check out the book at their favorite book store location or on-line site. The road ahead will certainly have tough spots. Remember and know

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