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I was Sexually Assaulted at 12…and I am Not Sorry
First, the disclaimer. This post is in NO WAY an expression of approval for what happened to me. That should never happen to any 12 year old. It should not happen to any person of any age. Lynn Lake, Manitoba. 1973. I am 12. It is a hot ...
Feeling Anxious? Try this Four-Step Strategy to Move Forward
Worry. It can keep you up at night. It can get in the way of your enjoyment of the day. It can prevent you from connecting with other people. It can make you sick. Worry is often accompanied by the same thought, or thoughts, being cycled...
May is Mental Health Month: Try this Simple Strategy for a Happier You
Years ago, from an audience full of senior leaders, a gentleman approached me as I exited the stage. “What you were describing in your keynote…I like to call ‘Presume Innocence’.” Instantly, I was struck by it’s simplicity. Presume Innoc...
The Best Sales Person in the World is Curious, Caring, and Connected
We met him while travelling in Rarotonga, on the Cook Islands off the coast of New Zealand. Douglas Tetupuariki, of Aunty Pat’s Coco Candy is, indeed, “The Best Sales Person in the World”. The reasons for the moniker “Best Sales Person” ...
Get Creative To Protect Your Organizational ‘Assets’
Having just returned from a trip to New Zealand, I was impressed with this incredibly beautiful country! Beyond it’s natural physical beauty, New Zealand is a country that seems to model it’s values at every turn. It is indeed one of the...
Why You Need To Lead With Love
I remember early in my career, I heard a business speaker talk about ‘love’; he said that a leader’s purpose, their contribution, their significance in an organization is to perpetuate ‘love’. I recall at the time being perplexed. What c...