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Deri’s blogs and video posts include emerging information, tools, tips, and strategies for living a positive, mentally-healthy life – at work and beyond!
We Called It a ‘Walkie Talkie’—We Didn’t Know It Was Also a ‘Brain Gain’
My friends, Audrey and Jacqueline, and I started walking over the last few years – especially during the long winter, in-between our southern get-aways. We knew we loved our “Walkie Talkie’s”; the exercise, connection, and camaraderie were always invigorating. What we did not realize is the real brain-boosting power of combining walking and talking; improving…GROW Your Groove!
Are you in a ?rut??? Do you find yourself doing the same thing over and over?and wondering why your results are the same?? Do you sometimes feel like you are getting in your own way?? Are you ready to move into a new groove? Well, even if you weren?t born in the 70?s, a…
Beliefs are Views: What is your Leadership Lens?
Have you ever wondered why some people are able to consistently deliver an outstanding performance, while others are seemingly unable to achieve ?excellence?? My experience has shown that achieving?high performance?has less to do with your physical or cognitive abilities, and more to do with your emotional state.? High performance is mostly related to what you…
The Three O?s of Optimism
In Martin Seligman?s National Bestseller, Learned Optimism, he discusses the three P?s of Pessimism: Pervasiveness, Permanence and Personal.? Seligman notes that a pessimist is less persistent in dealing with setbacks or overcoming obstacles because the pessimist believes that when an obstacle presents itself,?it reflects that EVERYTHING is an obstacle, it will ALWAYS be an obstacle,…
Feedback is Information
Years ago, I met two very wise individuals. They taught me a lesson that literally ?changed my life?. That lesson was that feedback is information; and that when people give you feedback they are really telling you about themselves. Let me explain. As a workshop facilitator with audiences filled with supervisors, managers, and organizational leaders…
Leadership Lessons I Learned from My Kids
I am reminded constantly of leadership principles from my interactions with my children.? Here are a few examples. One day, my daughter arrived home from school and was telling me about her day.? Then she said, ?Mom, is it okay if I tell you something ? and you don?t give me and advice??? I was…
What’s Old is New Again
??????Leg warmers.? I remember them from the first time they were in fashion in the early 80?s, and just last week, a young woman wore them to my workshop.? It reminded me of the importance of remembering that what is old, is new again.? With these times of continuous change, you might find yourself continually…


