Today while working out, I started to think heavily about the word “differentiation” and its meaning.  This occurred due to reflection of a recent conversation with a few HR professionals about reducing conflict through enhancing awareness, tolerance and appreciation for differences in the workplace.

Sweeping generalizations- what comes to your mind when you think of […]

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Appreciative Inquiry

On August 11, 2011 By

A wise woman and I were discussing appreciative inquiry. After our discussion, I was curious for a refresher and began to re-familiarize myself.

You can find a definition of AI here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appreciative_inquiry

Essentially, AI is about the search for the best in people, organizations, and the relevant world around us and that all is a […]

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Change Focused Leadership

On July 28, 2011 By

As an individual who is passionate about coaching and mentoring employees in order to achieve potential and strategy, I was pleased to read within the first couple pages of the book, Change Focused Leadership, the author’s viewpoint that “If CEOs can’t find the time to interview, coach and mentor, the change-focused sees these activities as […]

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Seeds of Success

On July 6, 2011 By

It seems I am accustomed to buying or receiving books which take days and weeks to finish. This book on the other hand only took me a few hours to complete it. The imagery from the story telling was rich with deep messages.  Each chapter offered various seeds of success to summarize and provide key […]

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Release your Brillance

On June 26, 2011 By

Release your Brilliance.  This author and book were referred to me by a friend. The author uses a diamond metaphor throughout the book to share his gems on how others can unleash and reach their brilliance and potential. This was an easy read and it offered useful tips and exercises at the end of each chapter […]

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LocoMotivation

On June 24, 2011 By

I am sitting here sipping my coffee and reflecting back on my morning jog. Jogging is not strength of mine. I am thinking of where I began a few months back, and where I am today with jogging.  I have difficulty finding comfort, mental comfort more than anything during the activity. Of course I have […]

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I just finished reading an article titled, “HR is Dead, Long Live Employee Experience” written by: Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards & Kris Dunn, CHRO of Kinetix &Founder of Fistful of Talent.

Its emphasis was on the difference between Human Resources and Employee Experience executives, what does delivering a true employee […]

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