I usually encourage the leaders I work with to find leadership lessons from all their daily activities. With Halloween around the corner it makes sense to think about what leadership lessons can be gained from Halloween. Here are a few I came up with. See if you can find others and share them with us.
Read MoreWe have ended the fiscal year. Every business and leader tends to stop, take stock, and see if they need to make any changes for the second part of the year. Except that many times leaders forget to do the same for themselves. Reflection is the only way to learn, change, and find wisdom. Take a look on what to reflect on.
Read MoreYour example and coaching are the most powerful tools for developing your people. See how at 16 years of age Dr. Ada learned how powerful a leading conversation can be.
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I read about them,
listen to them when I interact with leaders,
I hear them in the media.
Yes, they are myths.
Many executives I work with have believed some or all of these myths at one time or another.After today, you should be able to recognize them and ban them forever!
Read MoreThe Christian tradition, among others, is big on symbols and the number 7. I started wondering what seven symbols would I choose if I wanted to portray what’s important in my life. Here is what I came up with. See if any resonate with you, or come up with your own!
Read MoreIn the United States of America Independence day is celebrated on the 4th of July. Check out An exploration of what is freedom and how can you manifested in your daily life.
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Father’s Day always provides a great opportunity to reflect on the kind of Father you had growing up and what you learned from him. I recently visit my father, Israel Gonzalez, in Altamonte Springs, FL and remembered anew the many lessons I learned from him. Today I want to share some of those lessons with you This weekend is Memorial Day in the US. A time to remember those that fought for our ideals. A time to remember heroes and heroines, the recognized ones and the unsung and forgotten. It makes me think: Do we know what a hero is? Do we still need heroes? Do we even believe in heroes and heroines anymore? Keep reading to find out.
Read MoreMarch celebrates Women’s History Month. And March 8th was International Women’s Day. The theme for the day this year was: #ChooseToChallenge. A challenged world is an alert world. Think about the challenges you experience and how you can contribute to more equality.
Read MoreMost workplaces I visit, and couples I work with, acknowledge the need for open communication. Yet, lack of open communication is one of the main problems people tell me they face. What is going on?
In my experience, there is one issue that is often overlooked. If you want to promote and facilitate open communication, you have to build a safe place. In this week’s blog we share what a safe place for communication looks like.
Read MoreGreat leaders know. . . that head and heart need to work together. Leaders are in an ideal position to bring compassion, purpose, and values back into the workplace. To use the power of the heart for inspiration and connection.
By putting people first, and by encouraging and motivating employees, there will be unlimited wells of creativity, initiative, and productivity. In this blog post Dr. Ada shares how you can lead with the heart.
Read MoreThe past year has come to a close, and we are at the beginning a fresh New Year! Many of you would prefer not to think about the last year. You want to think that this transition to the New Year brings a time of promise, excitement and renewed dedication to achieve your goals. Think first about clearing your mindset from negativity. Then, to ensure you move forward this year with positivity and effective energy to accomplish your dreams, here are some steps that can help with an easier transition.
Read MoreDo you remember the greatest gift you ever got? Dr. Ada shares here her story and a poem.
Read MoreHolidays can be happy times or tumultuous times. Or a combination! Here are simple and short suggestions for making your life easier during the holidays.
Read MoreThankfulness – the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness – goes beyond boundaries of creed, age, vocation, gender, and nation. Even in hard times we can find things to be thankful for. What does thankfulness means to you and what are a few things you are thankful for?
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