by Star Dargin | Feb 22, 2019 | Communication, Confidence, Difficult, Gratitude, Leadership
Despite knowing that his manager supported his position and gave him regular raises, and promotions, Paul despised the person in charge over him. (In full transparency, Paul is not his real name—or any one person, for that matter—as some variation of this story plays...
by Star Dargin | Oct 21, 2018 | Books
“Leaders possess skills that others don’t have”, the author says, and he tells us what those skills are and how you can build them in just minutes a day. This book has the most bookmarks I’ve left, twelve. There are new topics and old ones presented in a...
by Star Dargin | Oct 15, 2018 | Communication, Confidence, Difficult, Leaders, Leadership
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...
by Star Dargin | Oct 7, 2018 | Communication, Difficult, Leaders, Leadership, Uncategorized
“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...
by Star Dargin | Sep 30, 2018 | Books
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...
by Star Dargin | Sep 23, 2018 | Business, Communication, Confidence, Gratitude
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...
by Star Dargin | Jun 13, 2018 | Difficult, Leaders, Leadership
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...
by Star Dargin | May 9, 2018 | Gratitude, Leaders, Leadership
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?...
by Star Dargin | Apr 25, 2018 | Books
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...
by Star Dargin | Apr 11, 2018 | Gratitude
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...
