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I have always been intrigued with words – words that have a special meaning personally and professionally - words that invoke deep reflection or thought – silly words that make me laugh – and, words that arouse my emotions and tap into my internal drive and even stimulate action. 


As an avid reader of books on leadership, there are often common threads that weave together a picture of what leadership is all about. Just as one book cannot completely illustrate such a broad and complex topic (leadership), one article will surely fall short as well. Nevertheless, I want to share with you just a few words that mean a lot to me and provide for me a backdrop from which to continue my journey in leadership and in life. Three words that make a difference… Imagine, Inspire, and Influence.


Whether you are a business owner, an executive/administrator, a manager/supervisor – a leader of many, or a leader of one (yourself); take time to imagine – embrace the privilege to inspire – and consider your influence on others.

WORKING GENIUS CERTIFICATION

April 9, 2024
“I have completed the Working Genius Certification Training offered through the Table Group. As a Certified Working Genius Facilitator, I have received hands-on training from the Table Group team and been equipped with the tools and resources to help people leverage the Working Genius model with individuals, teams and organizations.” The Working Genius assessment is 20% personality and 80% productivity. People who understand their genius show up to work happier, are more effective, and play well with others. This model can be used in a variety of ways to bring greater success and fulfillment: Leadership development/coaching Job alignment/adjustments Team cohesion and productivity Creating a common language for...Clarity around stages of work Working with an EAG certified facilitator can transform work for your organization/team by helping them: Understand why they have been successful or unsuccessful in past endeavors Clarify which types of work give joy and energy and which types are draining and difficult Avoid making unfair and inaccurate judgments about one another’s motivation Alleviate guilt about struggles people have with certain types of work Improve dialogue and directives in team meetings Make quick and concrete adjustments to roles and responsibilities to better tap into one another’s strengths, and avoid one another’s weaknesses Get more done in less time

IMAGINE - TO PICTURE, ENVISION, VISUALIZE

April 9, 2024
To imagine, to picture, envision, visualize. To dream, create, discover, invent. To imagine indicates a creative act, emphasizing the role of invention. Furthermore, to imagine suggests a deliberate entertaining of something totally contrary to what is already known.

INFLUENCE - TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE

April 9, 2024
The ability to have an effect on a person’s behavior, thinking or feelings – preferably a positive effect. To influence is to bring about a change in someone by persuasion, example, or action.

INSPIRE - WHAT A POWERFUL WORD

April 9, 2024
What a powerful word. To inspire goes way beyond encouraging or even giving hope. To inspire literally means to breathe in, to infuse with confidence and an enthusiasm, propelling one to incredible heights. To inspire others is probably the single most important mission of a leader, and unfortunately, a responsibility too many ignore.