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Building a Culture of Gratitude

May 15, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Focusing on what I have to be grateful for is my antidote for the dark places my thoughts can take me when I become discouraged and am feeling helpless about affairs of the world and humanity. To keep my mindset in check I make note of the things I’m grateful for. I count my blessings […]

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Genuine Authenticity and Vulnerability

March 25, 2019 by Diana Leave a Comment

Human connectedness, a fundamental need for connection with others. The Human Connectedness Group states: “Our interactions and relationships with other people form a network that supports us, makes our lives meaningful, and ultimately enables us to survive.”1 As a leader, this is the attribute that engages people and draws them to you. This requires embracing […]

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Six Ways to Express Leadership Humility

July 16, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Leadership, Humility, Know, Defer, Delegate, Humble, Competition, Gifts, Talents, Contribute, Service, Embrace, Listen, Curiosity, Knowledge, Growth, Development, Success, Authenticity, Vulnerability, Self-Confidence, Wisdom, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

One of the greatest mistakes I see leaders make is when they believe they have to know it all and take care of everything themselves. We are all born with precious gifts and talents called strengths. At the same time, we all have areas in which we are not strong and where we have blind […]

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The Power of Humility in Authentic Leadership

June 25, 2018 by Diana Leave a Comment

Humility, Authenticity, Leadership, Powerful, Vulnerability, Trust, Loyalty, Productivity, Team Work, Hubris, Pride, Arrogance, Overestimate, Failure, Lead Quietly, Level 5 Leaders, Will, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

In my work with leaders, our conversations often turn to the place of humility in effective, influential leadership. It’s in being humble where you can admit your failures, ask for help, and receive grace. A successful leader can lead with power and persuasion in one hand and humility in the other. It’s been my experience […]

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Can Dysfunctional Teams Become Functional?

June 8, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

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Many leaders I work with discover that, when they promoted to a new leadership opportunity, they have inherited a troubled team. And they are now expected to fix it – making the team functional. Frequently, their new team is not interested in being fixed or functioning any differently than do currently. To further complicate leadership […]

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Authentic Leaders are Self-Aware

May 2, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

Authenticity, Legacy, Authentic Leader, Self-Aware, Confident Vulnerability, Awareness, Self-Improvement, Values, Vision, Affirmations, Assessment, Development Tools, Habits, Practices, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership, StrengthsFinder, Leadership Coach

When I reflect on Authenticity I think of the retirement celebration I attended for someone who had worked in the same office for 38 years. She experienced many obstacles, challenges and adversity in leadership during those 38 years, always handling everything with integrity and courage. Throughout the celebration I heard over and over again how […]

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The Pursuit of Authenticity

March 9, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

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My journey to realizing and claiming my authentic self, my voice, has felt like a bumpy and difficult process because I relied so much on feedback from others. I often felt misunderstood or that my authentic self was not okay — was there was something wrong with me? Then I came to learn about and […]

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Yearning for Leadership Purpose

February 14, 2017 by Diana Leave a Comment

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Throughout my years coaching leaders, purpose has been a constant thread. Leaders, like you, are looking to have greater impact through meaning and purpose in your work. Clarifying and articulating your purpose, your calling or your why seems elusive. It often feels difficult to identify on your own. While yearning to know what it is, […]

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Why Know Your Strengths?

April 25, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

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I was reminded, again, during a conversation with a friend and colleague of how we each have a unique constellation of strengths that show up and work together to be in service of the greater good for all. Each of you bring a unique constellation of strengths to contribute in service of your dream. Your […]

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Mining for Passion

April 19, 2016 by Diana Leave a Comment

Personal Career Passion, What’s Next, Sustain Career Passion, Loss of Career Passion, Midlife Crisis, Values and Purpose, Innate Strengths, Core Strengths, Acquired Strengths, Purpose, Coaching for Passion, Strengths, Strengths Based Leadership

All too often I meet with people who have unconsciously fallen into living their life on automatic pilot, doing what is expected of them because they feel obligated. It’s easy to forget what brings us joy and satisfaction in our work and our life. People talk about feeling trapped or stuck in their professions. We […]

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