Inspiration for Innovation
Inspiration for Innovation
“How do you stay grounded when the ground itself is moving?” – Esther Perel I am a huge fan of new beginnings, so it may come as no surprise that January is my favorite month. It also happens to be my birth month, which gives my annual New Year’s ritual even more meaning as I… Read more »
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Becoming a VA whistleblower was not on my bucket list, and it remains my most challenging leadership decision. Facing this enormous challenge, while difficult, was also the catalyst for tremendous personal growth.
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It is truly majestic observing a ballerina on stage. Years of dedication, grace, technique, and grit are blended with the imagination of a composer and the artistry of a choreographer. Few activities pull together the complexity of acting, music, and pure physicality in the manner of dance.
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With the dawn of each New Year, I deliberately reserve quiet time to take the opportunity to evaluate the last 12 months as they relate to my years on Earth. Through the impact of COVID-19, its variants, and newly imposed ways of life, I admit that, like many, I have adapted and made the best… Read more »
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September 5, 2008, is the day the world as I knew it was over. The call was brief but to the point. “Hey, it’s Linda from the bank. I wanted to give you as much notice as possible that the FDIC is shutting down the bank. I know that this is a complete surprise, as… Read more »
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Floating in the ether is hard. The ether being an aspect of change, the space between what we have known and that which we will come to know. This place, uncomfortably devoid of the familiar, especially over prolonged exposure, leaves many disoriented and flailing as the moorings that have defined our experience, and therefore… Read more »
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The word entrepreneurship often invokes an American romanticism of living the dream. For some, it is power and others wealth. For me, entrepreneurship means freedom. Freedom to choose my path, pursue my passions and do my laundry at a convenient time. Even more significantly, it is the freedom to determine the role I will play… Read more »
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As a keynote speaker, I often mention our family-owned winery, Hacienda de las Rosas, which translates to “Big House of the Roses.” The audience lights up as they ask incredulously, “You own a winery?
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Have we ever thought about all the positive energy we extend as we capture and maintain customers? That momentum, adrenaline and skill a sales team utilizes as they close business? During this time of change and upheaval, I have contemplated if there are consistent ways to capture this same energy throughout an organization so that… Read more »
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