November 15, 2010

Remember playing with invisible ink as a kid?  Every respectable “spy kit” in the toy aisle had it. You could use the invisible ink pen to create a secret message on your paper, and no one else could see what you’d written.  But if someone flashed a special light across the page, your hidden message

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September 30, 2010

Ask any athlete.  The score at half-time is irrelevant.  The one that counts is at the end of the game. What does that have to do with self-awareness, emotional intelligence and the interpersonal skills I promote as an executive coach?  Here’s the answer.  Scientists and executives seem to agree that self-awareness is a critical component for

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September 7, 2010

Earl.  Fiona.  Gaston.  Yes, hurricane season is in full swing, and the lead story on every news program recently has been the weather. On each one, the certified meteorologist provides us with up-to-the-minute satellite views and sophisticated 3D models from the National Hurricane Center. It’s all very scientific.  Except, of course, for what they call

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July 21, 2010

Since when did being labeled an “expert” stop meaning someone who is licensed, specially trained, experienced, and research-oriented and become someone who simply knows how to maneuver internet marketing, game the crowd, and make big bucks selling $49.99 on-line packages? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bemoaning the fact that marketing on the web, has

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June 9, 2010

As a proponent of emotional intelligence, I’m often asked to explain this complex and sometimes-elusive concept.  Simplifying emotional intelligence is a challenge, to be sure, but it helps to point out that self-awareness is the cornerstone of emotional intelligence.  This is a deceptively simple explanation — in truth, the complexities underlying self-awareness are equally vast.

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April 22, 2010

Several years ago, I became a member of the National Speakers Association.  After years of professional speaking, I knew it was time to formalize my credentials.  I was honored to qualify for this prestigious association and excited about the opportunities membership represented.  I adore the mix of leadership consulting, executive coaching and professional speaking that

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