One of the homework assignments I offer my coaching circle participants is to make a list of “dependable joys” – activities they can count on to bring them pleasure and/or serenity. Things like a bubble bath, hot cocoa, or writing a handwritten letter. I actually ask them to list 50 – yes, you read that […]

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It’s been two weeks and two days (but who’s counting?) since my book left the nest, and some interesting things have been happening. For the first 24 hours after the launch party I marinated in a delicious afterglow. The celebration was all I’d hoped for and more. It was my 15 minutes of fame and […]

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Sometimes, okay often times, reading the morning paper bums me out. But I do it, not just out of habit or to stay informed, but because every now and then, something I read stops me in my tracks as it did this past weekend. And it has everything to do with you, me and leadership. […]

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We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. —Thornton Wilder Yes, writing a book and planning a book launch is a big accomplishment, but it is in no way a singular one. Today I want to share, thank, and heartily endorse each of the […]

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It is hard to believe that my official book launch is just days away. In fact, while I’m still maniacally darting around like one of Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve, trying to spread the word (all 51,743 of them to be exact!), Amazon has already begun packing, shipping and delivering pre-ordered books. Oh my. Deep […]

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