A LEADER’S STORY ABOUT ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A CHALLENGING YEAR

Think Idealistically, Not Realistically In May 2021, during an E3 Aspiring Leadership course, I asked Mark and the cohort to close their eyes and fast forward to imagine it was New Year’s Eve 2021. “Think about where you are, who you are with, what you are doing and how you are feeling. Imagine you are celebrating everything you have accomplished this year. Think idealistically, not realistically! Don’t worry about what is or isn’t possible. Take your magic wand and consider any outcome you would love. Allow your chest to fill with pride. Revel in what you’ve accomplished. Take a deep…
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Aware leaders impact diversity through inclusion

Dear Unaware Leader, The lack of diversity on your team or within your company is not because there are not enough of a certain race, gender, etc. available to fill a position.  It is because you have not done your part to seek them out, make them feel included or encouraged them to stick around. The answer is easy, the execution is hard.  Are you ready to step up? I am going to assume that since you are reading this you have good intent.  You genuinely believe that gender, race, sexual orientation, personality type, etc. does not hinder someone from…
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