By Linda Ferguson on June 12, 2012
I recently led a drumming circle that was very rejuvenating. We enjoyed listening to and feeling the pulses, rhythms, and vibrations of the drums. Our drumming was in synch with each other and I could feel the power and pulse of the group beat. It was almost hypnotic at times. Then as one person changed […]
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By Janae Bower on June 5, 2012
You could say this is part two to the eagle reflection I shared earlier called Flapping of Wings. A friend sent me a devotion today by Mary Southerland that was focused around eagles. The eagle this year continues to be an amazing teacher and guide in my life. I went on a special trip with […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 31, 2012
Trust is built over time through caring, reliability, and genuine support. It’s torn down far quicker than it is built. Teams don’t succeed and organizational change efforts won’t succeed without trust. Yet how intentional are teams and most work environments in building trust? Lencioni’s popular book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team, has the foundation block […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 23, 2012
Guest Blogger – Jacqueline Ryan Brodnitzki, President , Conscious Success LLC In my previous blog post we introduced the 4 keys to easily accomplish more and discussed the first two keys in detail. As a reminder, here are the 4 Keys to accomplishing more: Become aware of your attention Notice when your attention is strongest […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 15, 2012
Hello- I’m out of the country for the next few weeks so will have some guest bloggers covering for me. I met Jacqueline through a LinkedIn group where we shared a similar interest in spirituality and work. She is a former corporate sales manager turned yoga instructor and now offers corporate programs for wellness focusing […]
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By Janae Bower on May 11, 2012
With tears streaming down my face, I watched a young father from our church carry In His Hands the casket of his baby daughter. I held tight my two sons that were with me with at the funeral, feeling the immense sorrow that they must be feeling as parents who would never get to raise […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 10, 2012
Change management is a hot topic in the Leadership and Organization Development world. While many people in organizations are leery of change, either due to change fatigue, or because they think the next change is simply the fad of the month, change can either be good or bad depending on many factors. If you want […]
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By Linda Ferguson on May 2, 2012
Andreas Dudàs has a recently published book, “Do You Dare to Be Yourself?” He touches on many of the ideas explored in this blog – vision, values, passion, and purpose. See what stirs as you explore your authentic self and leadership. Enjoy some of his writing here. Embark on a rewarding journey Authentic leaders […]
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By Janae Bower on April 27, 2012
Soon after arriving at the beautiful Johnson Lake Home (our retreat center) on Lake George in the northern woods of Minnesota, I felt drawn to go down to the lake. The stillness of the lake was breath-taking along with the reflection of the clouds and trees in the water. We were in awe that the […]
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By Linda Ferguson on April 24, 2012
I recently received an email from my mom saying a dear colleague of hers had a heart attack and was in failing health. I was truly saddened by this news. This woman had become an aunt of sorts; she was a long-time family friend, having worked with my mom for more than 30 years. It […]
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