Making Decisions

Try This Approach to Help You Make a Big Decision

One of the things that can happen when you are considering a really big decision is that you feel very indecisive. For example, if you are looking at a new job opportunity, it is a big decision because there are so many things that can be impacted. It could impact your family, your financial stability, and whether or not it’s going to be enough money for you, is it the right career move, do you have to go to a…
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Are You Ready to Stand Up and Make a Choice?

My sister and I took all 6 of our kids to the beach for a vacation this week. Between the two of us we have 3 boys and 3 girls ranging in age from 6 to 19 years old. For the most part things have gone pretty well so far. Just a few minor mishaps that have been inconvenient, but nothing that couldn’t be solved. Have you had a few unexpected things happen to you and it seemed like things…
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Help! How Do I Make This Decision?

I have talked about trusting your gut in some of my other posts when it comes to decision making. There are times where you are dealing with such an ambiguous situation that you may not have anything else to go on. We even had buttons in our office that said “ambiguity is my friend” on them because we had to deal with so many unknowns. These type of situations will force you to make decisions with what you know at the…
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Are You Ready to Create a New Story?

Did you have a chance to listen to my interview with Kristina Paider yet? Her book The Hollywood Approach helps the reader use characters and movies as a way to look at their own story and design what they want it to be. It has changed everything about how I watch movies and see the strengths and flaws of characters. Recently I was introduced to a new show on HBO MAX called The Big Brunch. Yes, I know you are thinking really another cooking show and…
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The Benefits and Impacts of Having Senior Leader Conversations

In the article, How to Have Meaningful Discussions with Leaders Above You, I shared what to do to prepare to have a great conversation with a senior leader and the importance of doing it well. Today is about what the benefits can be for you when you have these types of conversations. Gain insights: Senior leaders have extensive experience and knowledge in their industry and organization, so talking to them can give you valuable insights about the industry, the company, and…
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How to Have Meaningful Discussions with Leaders Above You

I met with a client the other day who wanted to meet with a VP in her organization. However, in the next breath, she said, “but I can’t meet with him and have a conversation, I wouldn’t know what to say.” This is a common response from clients who are meeting with someone at a higher level than they are or it is the first time that they are having a conversation together. It is understandable to feel that way…
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