Stop Being Nice and Save Lives!
In extreme scenarios, being nice and not speaking up can result in death. A failed O-ring seal was blamed for the Challenger space shuttle disaster that killed seven astronauts, even though NASA engineer Allan McDonald knew of the potential disaster and didn’t sign...Fear and Big Girl Panties
“Do it my way or I will have you thrown out by security” I was told before the conference at the hotel. I had spoken up in a nice way and thought I was being helpful. I was coming from a place of gratitude and being a contributing member of the team. I wanted...Book Review – “How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion or Job” by Sally Helgeson and Marshal Goldsmith
Every limiting behavior is rooted in a strength, say the authors. Sally and Marshall identify twelve of these limiting/strength behaviors typically seen in women working in American business culture. The book is the woman’s companion to Marshall’s earlier bestselling...Stop being so Nice and Get Unstuck
I had to stop being nice. Otherwise, I got spoken over and, worse, walked over. Gratitude is not about being nice all the time. “Don’t speak up unless you have something nice to say,” my mother repeated, often. Well, that doesn’t work so well in business. To get...Humiliation, Gratitude, and Vulnerability
The beautiful rock star, 7-million-dollar-a year sales and marketing expert screamed at me from the stage, “Sit down! You are not coachable.” I tried to hold back the tears as I gulped and sat down. How could that be? I’ve been a certified coach since 2002. I have...Mari Hit my Nerve!
Mari Ryan of Advancing Wellness, a company with the goal of positively impacting the lives of individuals and the companies where they work interviewed me last month and really hit a nerve. Here’s what I told Mari, “You’ve hit my nerve. Stop me if I go too far, okay?...Book Review: “Gratitude in Motion” by Colleen Kelly Alexander
I cried and cringed. I’m inspired and intrigued. What a story and what a woman. I started following her on Facebook, and she inspired me to figure out how to clear my blood, so I can donate blood. This is the emotionally and physically raw and honest story of...Creating A Gratitude Plan
Gratitude is the lubricant that helps you keep your goals. It’s future looking and healing. When we live in the now with an eye to the future it’s easier to make choices that support achievement of our goals. Gratitude is a muscle. The stronger it is, the easier it is...It’s Arrived!!!
After 15 years of conscious practice, 5 years of knowing I had a book in me, and 2 years of gratitude and leadership immersion. Before you order make sure you check out below who the book is targeted to, it’s not for everyone. You can order your copy here on Amazon at...
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