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Apr 2, 2015
“How Can We? vs. “Can We?”: An Invitation to Collaboration
As many of you know, I am an enormous fan of Harvard professor, Ellen Langer’s study that shows that giving people the “because” behind why you are asking them to…
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Mar 27, 2015
Why Everybody Needs Bifocals
This past week, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of taking part in a mediation course. (Who doesn’t love a new skill set?) One of the concepts I learned– and like–…
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Mar 19, 2015
“Keep Your Feet on the Grass”: a Reminder about the Power of Positive Reinforcement
Those of you who have been reading this Wow for awhile know about my beloved dog, Seymour. Up until this spring, one thing Seymour could always be counted on to…
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Mar 12, 2015
You’re Lying!/You Can Trust Me….
It’s possible today’s post might be a bit controversial…. let’s dive in: Over the years I’ve been in business, I’ve had the opportunity to experience, and been privy to, any…
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Mar 2, 2015
Get Your Wow On (for Only $1!)
As some of you may remember, last spring I had the opportunity to put together a 7-day Wow workshop with popexpert. I’m writing today to let you know that popexpert…
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Feb 26, 2015
“It’s Easier to Stand Up in White Water” (aka “Abandon the Quest for ‘Perfect Conditions”)
First, my apologies: I spent last week somewhere warm. If reading that makes you want to punch me in the face, I get it. Let’s move on. Among the available…
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Feb 10, 2015
Beware the “Self Esteem ATM”
As many of you know, Anne Lamott is among my favorite writers. This past week, she posted her take on the Brian Williams situation on Facebook. It began, “Brian Williams…
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Jan 29, 2015
An Empathic Response Does Not Include, “At Least…”
This past snow day a friend pointed me to an outstanding video on the difference between empathy and sympathy that was done by Dr. Brene Brown. If you’ve got 3…
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Jan 21, 2015
How to Get Buy In from Others: What We all Can Learn from Fashion Police
Yes, it’s true– that headline was not a mistake. Regardless of whether you believe they contribute to, or detract from, a fashion conversation the producers of Fashion Police can teach…
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Jan 8, 2015
Let Them See You Sweat—Welcome 2015!
Hello, hello: As many of you know, at the beginning of every year I pick a theme to carry me through. For those of you who remember, the theme for…
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