4th of July 2013

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                        4 times a year we celebrate a Patriotic Holiday. Traffic going and coming everywhere  Hurrying to enjoy a great day     Of celebrating our freedom   From tyranny, oppression and terrorists.     Jars of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on … Continue reading

Careering on a Monday…

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It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome.  That’s what defines your career.  Carlton Fink It’s Monday.  I’m sharing a number of food for thought quotations on having a Career.  Feel free to share with me your favorite career … Continue reading

Coach, Coached, Coaching 2013

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Today is the first day of International Coaching Week.   Coaches who are members of the International Coach Federation are happily and purposely getting the word out about the value of coaching.  What this means is that we educate the public … Continue reading

Try out Reframing…

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Earlier this morning, I caught myself becoming annoyed by my perception of  unacceptable behavior.   I called a company I’ve worked with for most of my adult life. My loyalty to this professional financial service company was not misplaced.  A potentially difficult situation … Continue reading

Quiet Time for YOU. . .

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Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow was another one. Dr. Seuss (posted by Lynne Morris on Pinterest.com). We don’t often think “we’re having fun” while we are working. Yet we do. And if you are not enjoying your day, … Continue reading

Are you ready to “double it?”

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It’s the first full week of March, and many communities are working on their resillient nature. We’ve got more snow and we’re prepared. We’ve listened to the weather reports and set our alarms earlier to deal with the elements of … Continue reading

What Bridge Do You Cross?

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Following a Presentation Meeting last Saturday, I decided to walk some 10 blocks West to where I parked my car. I was greeted with a phenomenon you don’t often see everyday — one of the great bridges in Chicago, rising … Continue reading

Valentine Week Thoughts

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Originally published on 02-10-13……… Valentine Week Thoughts. . . After a lengthy meeting, we Listen to comments from our Team, Eager to put everything into perspective. Now another opportunity presented itself To try a different approach. It’s what we wanted. … Continue reading

Vulnerability

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Early this morning, I watched a TedxTalk by Dr. Brene Brown, who is a well- known researcher on the subject of Shame.   Dr. Brown’s talk included this comment:  Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of change. After playing back this comment, I thought … Continue reading

Grateful THANKS to you…

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Too often we Heal ourselves without paying Attention. Now we can pause because we Know our forefathers Set aside this day.  It’s Good to be grateful. It reminds us all what we endured this year. Very generous people helped many … Continue reading