Terrence E. Deal Leadership Institute

Excited for Friday’s  Terrence E. Deal Leadership Institute’s timely conference on bridging differences in a divided world. For several months I’ve had the privilege to guide and mentor the student fellows’ journey into their personal and professional #soul #stories and look forward to their presentations on #creating #connection. Leadership Conference will be held at TDLI Conference at the Ludwick Center (Sacred…

What Will Replace the Handshake?

Director Fauci recommends we abandon the handshake forever. This is an opportunity to question our cultural awareness, the meaning behind our actions and our underlying assumptions about this long-held tradition. Have a read and share your ideas. #communication #nonverbalcommunication #intention #impact #purpose #professionalpresence #crossculturalcommunicationskills #coronavirus #covid19 #leadership #training #coaching #organiccommunication Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of…

Assertive Adulting — Creating Connection Series

Here’s part 3 of the Creating Connection Series with “Yes, And” vs. “No, But” approach — Assertive Adulting. So powerful when we put this tool into practice! #communication #author #book #creatingconnection I was coaching an experienced manager at a reputable company undergoing some serious changes. She was sharing her communication frustrations while I was gently…

Double Negative: Meeting Ignorance with Impatience

I’m not the first to say that there is a lot of tension in conversations these days. Whether on social media, at the Thanksgiving dinner table, in office discussions, in political discourse and beyond. I’ve been listening to this dis-course: Listening to the dis-comfort, the dis-ease and to the general dis-content as well-intentioned people enter…