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Curious and courageous

Tom is looking forward to taking on a number of significant projects. He is feeling challenged, energized and anxious.   He believes he can handle it. But, he also says feelings of anxiety simmer just below the surface. We talked about the benefits he will gain from these projects, the skills he will strengthen, the opportunities

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Eat your spinach first

I remember many nights as a kid sitting at the kitchen table with my sister and brother. Lots of good memories, except when my mother served boiled spinach. We’d moan and groan, but we knew we had to eat it. My sister would wait until mom wasn’t looking, then push it to the outer limits

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Behaviors of Good Leadership

When I think of leaders I’ve worked with over the years who are good role models, these are the behaviors they are known for exhibiting. First and foremost, they treat people with respect. They view people as individuals with unique perspectives, strengths, abilities, and they look for ways to help them grow. They listen carefully.

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You’re a role model

Whether you like it or not, you are a role model. People are paying attention to what you do, what you say, and how you say and do it. They also notice when you say you will do something and then don’t follow through. One of your greatest strengths as a role model is DWYSYWD. When

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Your values

What do you value? Can you name your top 5? This is not a test, I’m jingling your chain to get you thinking about what’s important to you. We’re all so busy, tugged in many directions, taking a pause to think about your values can help you re-center. Your values represent who you are at your

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