by Barbara Dee | Dec 8, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
In your leadership role, you will naturally be the one who notices what’s missing or wrong in a given situation. Your keen awareness is a strength you employ to help keep everything on track. Beyond the understanding that the best leaders are unconditionally...
by Barbara Dee | Nov 24, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
1. People act when there is enough motivation, which could be at any time. When Lawrence Luellen invented the paper cup, which he originally named the “Health Kup,” the timing wasn’t great. This was around 1907 and everyone used communal “tin dippers” to quench their...
by Barbara Dee | Nov 10, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Wow, that is really bright and shiny…what’s it for? It’s interesting that people are so drawn to finding, understanding, and designing around “purpose.” If presented with an object unfamiliar to us, we instantly want to know what purpose it serves. From seeing a...
by Barbara Dee | Oct 27, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Neal Petersen was radiant as he spoke to my daughter’s graduating 6th grade class of “The School by the Sea” in South Carolina. He had recently completed the “Around Alone” race, a harrowing voyage considered to be the Mount Everest of sailing. He told his story,...
by Barbara Dee | Oct 14, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
Leaders set the tone. Their demeanor, attitude, and perspective affect those around them and that gives them both a tremendous opportunity and a huge responsibility. When you are acting in your leadership role, especially, you need to be aware of your energy. Your...
by Barbara Dee | Oct 2, 2021 | Carpe Diem!, Leadership
A core belief of mine is that everyone has unique and powerful gifts within them. When you see someone who is channeling their talents to make a positive difference in their life (and often in the lives of others), it is nothing short of inspirational (the word...
