I have been reflecting on various buying experiences with a common theme. When service is not quite right, I don't mention it. Even if asked directly, I sometimes gloss over the "bad" experience. It struck me when I was getting my oil changed at our regular car dealer. It seemed like a typical experience. The… Continue reading Would You Send the Steak Back?
Where Do You Learn?
I have been to every Dave Matthews concert for the last twenty some years (at least one per year, that is). In past, I have had revelations like just loving to watch this guy do what he truly loves. It's an incredible thing to admire. Someone in the moment of what they love to do… Continue reading Where Do You Learn?
Weeding Out Human Bias?
Part of practicing mindfulness is just noticing what's around you. Sometimes it can be appreciating a conversation. Sometimes it can be remembering to say "thank you". Sometimes it can be stopping to listen to the sounds around us. And sometimes it can be seeing the world. Mother Nature at its best. I was taking a… Continue reading Weeding Out Human Bias?
Interview on Inspiring Bold – why buy “this” book?
An interview? Really? NFReads featured guests have included a multi-award winning SF author who was a programmer for an early Cold War air defense system, a two-time Cannes official selected film director with a best-selling memoir about his 500-mile hike across Spain, a best-selling Oprah Winfrey Network nutritionist and a Pennsylvania state representative who advocates… Continue reading Interview on Inspiring Bold – why buy “this” book?
Great Workshop, Great Takeaways and Gratitude for Good People!
(Artifacts recovered from former Philbrick Tavern in Farmington Township, MI) The Michigan Chapter of the National Speakers' Association put on another great workshop with Jess Pettitt taking us through hands-on activities on recharging and adjusting one's self to just "Do You!" Such a simple message right? But the workshop highlighted how much sometimes we are… Continue reading Great Workshop, Great Takeaways and Gratitude for Good People!
Why I am attending a library book fair and it’s not what you think!
You might think, "Sure, Laura! You're headed to the book fair at the Plymouth Library this Saturday because you have a book to sell. " "Well, kind of." But I don't think about it that way since my journey to Servant Leadership. Mindfulness allowed me to slow down and look at moments in life like these and… Continue reading Why I am attending a library book fair and it’s not what you think!
The Power of “Yet”
Anyone can be a teacher, even a class full of fourth graders. I was ecstatic to talk to my son’s class about what an Innovation Consultant at IBM does. After clarifying that IBM does not make XBOX or Nintendo, I had the students do some fun activities focused on innovation and change. And then the… Continue reading The Power of “Yet”
What can comedian Adam Sandler teach us about leadership? A lot, actually!
Adam Sandler absolutely rocked it in Detroit, MI with “100% Fresher”. All new material and more than just jokes. It included stories, songs, fun with the audience and even a sing-a-long! Completely fresh material as promised. While I thoroughly enjoyed the show, I couldn’t help but be reminded of key leadership traits to share: Authenticity:… Continue reading What can comedian Adam Sandler teach us about leadership? A lot, actually!
It’s not me. It’s you!
I thought long and hard about you. Busy. Overwhelmed with information. I even did a little Design Thinking persona on what you might be thinking and feeling. With that in mind, I came up with three reasons why you might consider purchasing my book, and guess what? They are about you! Reason Number Three: Stories… Continue reading It’s not me. It’s you!
What Drives You?
Transformation is hard work. It’s change and people are creatures of habit. Think of any routine people strive to break. Losing weight. Biting Nails. Exercise more routinely. Heck, we highlight these changes in the annual ritual of New Years' Resolutions. Resolutions that barely turn around and sustain. This might seem daunting, dismal and sometimes just… Continue reading What Drives You?
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