by Star Dargin | Dec 12, 2017 | Communication, Confidence, Difficult, Leadership
My family is my reluctant, yet fertile, petri dish. Petri dishes are self-contained round clear bubbles you conduct experiments in. I was raised by deep-rooted New Englanders who are always fine and say things are always good. This “never speak up” background was...
by Star Dargin | Jun 14, 2016 | Leadership
Don’t blink! A circular 3.5 inch hard round object is coming at your face at 80 mph, along with five really big guys, and there is a loud drunk trying to get your attention. Can you stay focused on the black object and stop it from going into the net behind you? Or...
by Star Dargin | Jun 7, 2016 | Leadership
Leaders exit proactively. They know when and how to leave a situation, role, relationship, or job. Exiting can be painful, unexpected, frustrating and dramatic. Here’s five more strategies for exiting (and a bonus). 6. Trust you Intuition – Intuition is...
by Star Dargin | Jun 1, 2016 | Difficult, Leadership
Leaders exit proactively. They know when and how to leave a situation, role, relationship, or job. Exiting can be painful, unexpected, frustrating and dramatic. Exiting can also be exciting and challenging. Exiting can be both good and bad. There are...
by Star Dargin | May 24, 2016 | Difficult, Leadership
I was happily evicted. My only eviction notice arrived a few days before Thanksgiving. I was shocked and trembled. I’ve always paid my bills on time and worked at getting a good credit rating. Was it a midlife crisis or the wild child in me breaking out? I...
by Star Dargin | May 5, 2015 | Leadership, Tool
“Doing” is what moves you, a team, or a community forward (or backwards). Doing is taking action, performing, or executing. Here are some other definitions of doing: • The opposite of being • Making something happen • Moving towards a goal or vision •...
by Star Dargin | Apr 2, 2015 | Leadership
Top Ten Communication Challenges The standard for what a good communicator is has been based on the culture of American business. 1. Not Understandable – Sometimes a speaker’s voice is too soft or too loud, or it conveys an underlying emotion that’s not...
by Star Dargin | Mar 17, 2015 | Leadership
C is for communication, it’s a big and all-encompassing word. It’s a foundation for successful leaders, people, projects, companies, and relationships. Finding communication a “challenge” at an early age made me appreciate it more! I didn’t say a single optional word...
by Star Dargin | Jan 27, 2015 | Leadership, Tool
BALANCE Falling down; falling off; and falling asleep when you shouldn’t be are all signs of being out of balance. Being out of balance can occur if you are surrounded by chaos and change or even with leisurely pastimes. Being balanced is a personal equation and...
by Star Dargin | Jan 9, 2015 | Leadership
Appropriately, “awareness” is the first step in the Leadership ABC’s and in making any changes. Awareness includes self-awareness, situational awareness, and awareness of other people. Being aware helps create better choices that lead to better actions and results....