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What If We Were All H.E.R.O.E.S. in 2009? Last year I had two t-shirts made up: "Dare to be a Hero" and "Heroes Wear Pink." They got an interesting response. Some loved them. Some couldn't wait to get one. Some thought they were silly. A couple thought I was insulting the... ( added 3 days ago.)

Turning 2008s Challenges, Learning & Fear into a Powerful New Year I love the end of the year. Why? Because of the holidays? Of course. But also because it's an opportunity to reflect on the previous year, pull learning and have it support the next year. Whether for myself or my clients, I find that the more... ( added 10 days 13 hours ago.)

Daring To Engage Gratitude - The Gift That Keeps On Giving Want to feel great AND create some positive impact? Try Gratitude. I love gratitude and consider it a gift in my life. This month we have an extra special excuse to focus on what were grateful for. We get to hopefully be with family and... ( added 36 days 2 hours ago.)

Dare to Challenge FEAR What does failure have to do with action? A couple of issues ago, I wrote an article on daring to celebrate failure. I spoke about the learning and growth and opportunities that we can find when we allow ourselves to really celebrate and... ( added 37 days 4 hours ago.)

Dare to be PRESENT - or What's the Point? Have you ever had any of these experiences? ~ You drive home from work and then don't remember how you got there. ~ You sit through a meeting and can't account for what happened in the meeting, the outcome or the details. ~ You... ( added 77 days 10 hours ago.)

Dare to Create Opportunity Stressed out about the economy right now? Politics? Housing? Business expenses? Taxes? Waiting, hoping, praying it will all just go away? Colluding with friends, family and co-workers about how bad it is? Regurgitating stories?... ( added 86 days 10 hours ago.)

Dare To Engage Your Team: Make Room for Your Best Self and Do What You are Here to Do Take a moment to ponder all that you are involved with in your life. Your organization, your family, your personal goals and commitments, health, finances, soccer games, etc. Thinking about all that we have to do, and all we're committed to... ( added 101 days 13 hours ago.)

Dare to Lead: Front, Center, On the Side, or in the Back, It's All an Opportunity for Leadership When you think about leadership, what do you think of? Do you think of people leading the cause, marching up front, moving ahead, intent on vision and addressing whatever challenges may come their way? Serious, intent, focused? Do you... ( added 120 days 3 hours ago.)

I Heard a Rumor – Dare to Eliminate Gossip Once upon a time --- In ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was widely lauded for his wisdom. One day the great philosopher came upon an acquaintance, who ran up to him excitedly and said, "Socrates, do you know what I just heard about... ( added 161 days 13 hours ago.)

Performance Improvement: Dare to Elevate Engagement Did you know that 21% of the global workforce considers themselves actively engaged in their work right now (loyal, passionate, positive, enjoying their work)? 38% are actively disengaged (meaning they're complaining, bringing morale down or... ( added 219 days 5 hours ago.)

Life Coaching Tips Revealed: How to Engage Your Power Source Take time now to notice your personal energy. How are you feeling? Notice how present you feel in your body. Notice your posture, and whether or not you are tired. Just notice. Are you fuzzy? Are you clear? Are you joyful? Are you energized? ... ( added 233 days 6 hours ago.)