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A tiny idea to think about….

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Friends, have you ever thought about this: How will you BEHAVE on one of your worst days?

Now, let’s assume the worst day is a 6 or 7 out of 10. Meaning, no one has died. Or you or your loved one has not received a dire medical diagnosis. For everything else, is it possible to PLAN … Continue reading

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If you are going through tough times, and you can’t make sense of all that is happening, know this.

It is only when you can look at this time through your rear-view mirror that it will make sense. So for now, accept that some things just won’t make sense. Continue on your path knowing that as long as you … Continue reading

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Three things that shouldn’t happen with friends.

1️⃣ You look at their life choices and you THINK you are better than them. 2️⃣ Your friends make fun of you. Or give you a hard time about your decisions. 3️⃣ They complain – and bring you down with … Continue reading

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What my shadow self teaches me.

Friends, I have a shadow self. This version of me: 💀 has uncharitable thoughts about others from time to time ☠ convinces me to have that extra slice of cake 👻 persuades me more often than not to avoid exercise … Continue reading

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Have all the gifts in your life become so UNREMARKABLE that you don’t see them anymore?

Maybe it’s time for you to reassess all that’s wonderful in your life – and show some gratitude for it. What are you grateful for, friends? hashtag#BeGrateful hashtag#Leadership hashtag#ShowGratitude  

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People say you shouldn’t compare yourself to others.

Wrong advice. There are many ways you SHOULD compare yourself to others. Here are three. Of course, the point is – we can all be better. Let’s learn from others (who are better than us). hashtag#BeBetter hashtag#RemainPositive  

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What is your first thought when you see someone landing a new role?

My friend’s role was made redundant, and she has been out of work for 6 months. When she spoke to me, she said this: “And don’t get me started on all those people posting on LI about starting a new … Continue reading

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Friends, are you a stubborn person?

A family friend told me about an ongoing situation with her spouse, and then defended her actions with “Yes, I can be stubborn like that.” My lips started curling upward with irritation, but I caught myself before she saw my … Continue reading

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Your next role….and where it’s coming from

My friend Julie Cooper insists that my next role will come from my network. My connections. 😍❤️ 💛 And that is a sobering thought. If I had known this earlier in my career, I would have done more to nurture … Continue reading

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