by Star Dargin | Dec 13, 2022 | Books, Leadership
Great leaders need to answer the “Who am I and why and I here?” with conviction, honesty, and purpose that will create the bond of trust that the most powerful actions require, says the author. Why another book on Leadership? Because what leaders do...
by Star Dargin | Nov 28, 2022 | Books, Coaching, Leadership
This book has been a game changer for leaders I’ve worked with. Awareness of self without self-righteousness. A culture that allows each employee to reach their maximum potential while increasing productivity, employee engagement, and pleasure; I have found...
by Star Dargin | Oct 26, 2022 | Conflict, Difficult, Leaders, Leadership
The first rock I threw hit the bully in the mouth. There was blood. He wailed loudly and ran home. I was nine years old and playing Barbies outside with my sister and a friend. The bully started by taunting us and saying mean things. He wouldn’t go away despite our...
by Star Dargin | Jul 20, 2022 | Communication, Influencing, Leaders, Leadership
I’ve been repeatedly scolded for not stating that I am for or against something on social media. I have strong beliefs. One is that everyone, each situation, culture, community, and country, is unique. There is rarely a single and simple answer to problems. I...
by Star Dargin | Jun 18, 2022 | Gratitude, Leadership, Personal
Yes, “I’m a f*cking tourist.” That’s what the jogger mumbled at me as I was walking on the sidewalk of a not-so-tourist-like neighborhood in Spain. I love exploring beyond the obvious. Crazy is what they called us to our face and behind our backs. It was probably...
by Star Dargin | Mar 17, 2022 | Coaching, Communication, Difficult, If Only, Leaders, Leadership
Here are two, IF ONLY stories. Only one had a successful outcome, the one who knew and worked on what their if only was. In both cases, my intuition was screaming that these IF ONLYs were important. If only I had listened to my intuition and been more assertive. ...