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A few weeks ago I watched one of the worst led meetings ever. Instead of getting to the heart of the matter, leaders allowed an outsider to derail and delay the real issues. As tempers flared, the president relinquished control to attendees. Instead of clarifying issues and communicating an action plan,
My daughter just completed cheer camp and arrived home exhausted. However, she and her friends also had a renewed excitement about cheering, gymnastics and even going back to school in the fall. Tough situations can be the best learning experiences (some call it getting wiser). It’s also important to be intentional about
Last Monday, I experienced a breakdown. It started with a “snake emergency.” A four foot rat snake was lounging in our garage. I was late for an appointment and the snake needed to leave before my daughter came home from school. Did I mention my husband was out of town? The snake was
I recently spoke at a national convention in St. Louis. I was so excited to speak in St. Louis because it was a great convention and also the city where I lived until I was 9 years old. While there, I visited my childhood friend (pictured above), my elementary school and even my childhood
When I was a sophomore in college, I spilled salad dressing on my formal dress. My dad said, “Just hold your flowers down and those ribbons will cover it. No one will notice.” Dad is always positive and has a solution. My dad, Col. Byron R. Byars, Jr., USA (Ret),
How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up now that the year is half over? Did you make any? According to research, only 45% of people make New Year’s resolutions and by now, 75% have abandoned them. To put the odds in your favor, stop using the word “resolution” and start using these four powerful words I discuss
What would you do if you had an amazing opportunity and nothing to wear? Last week, I found out with very short notice that I’d be on FOX news in DC. Unfortunately, the jacket I brought with me was the exact color of the interview couch. Thankfully, I was attending
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My recent speaking engagement in New York City brought back memories. At 18 I faced a major decision: do I stay in NYC to pursue a dancing and acting career or attend college? After years of training and performing with a dance company, I wanted my decision to be right
Last week I spoke at a convention with Captain “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a passenger airplane in the Hudson River. That day he faced a surprise –true work drama. All Captain Sully had to do was walk out on the stage and we gave him a standing ovation.
Please find guest post by my friend Randy Pennington. His new book Make Change Work: Staying Nimble, Relevant and Engaged in a World of Constant Change was just released! Please enjoy this excerpt: “When will things get back to normal?” That question has been asked countless times since the economic meltdown of
I’ve been thrown under the bus a few times in my career but a while ago I couldn’t escape one. After speaking at a convention, the bus transporting conference attendees from the convention center to the hotel had a “minor malfunction.” When it was time to unload, the door made a sound like it