The Truth About Getting Older With “No Regrets”

“If I could just lose that last ten pounds!” That was the lament of an 80-something-year-old at the gym. “Really?” I thought, “at 80 I’m still going to have that same regret? That sounds awful!”   Are end of life disappointments inevitable?   The truth about aging is that while society may say it’s an…

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Don’t You Be the One to Say No

Did you know that Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the part of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels because he felt he wasn’t ready? Of course he went on to great fame with Titanic, but it begs the question—should you be the one to say no?   We say no to things for many reasons.…

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Giving and Getting Feedback

As changemakers in the world even as we drive our businesses we are often working with volunteers or corralling support around our ideas. Being able to receive feedback is critical on the road to shining as your authentic self. Listen to the interview from The Suggestion Box: Navigating Feedback The Good, The Bad, and the Say Whaattt? with Nicole Smith.

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Would You Try AI for Writing?

“Save hours writing clever, original content.”   Well who doesn’t want that? Although it sounds like an oxymoron, given the source: conversion.ai artificial intelligence (AI) generated writing. Can a computer produce clever, original content? And how does that threaten the future of writing, aka will humans still have a purpose in the world?   Existential…

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Networking. Do You Love It or Hate It?

Networking. Do you love it or hate it?   And how have you fared when we haven’t been able to meet in person?   In just a few minutes, we’ll be talking about networking with a few people who thrive on making connections: Dr. Tanjia Coleman is a diversity and leadership development “architect” and on…

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How to Be a Novice (Post-40)

Are you feeling like a novice?   Chase W. Dillon spoke at an event this week celebrating 100 years since Bessie Coleman defied barriers to earn her pilot license. Chase is the 11-year-old actor and star of the new series The Underground Railroad on Amazon Prime. He’s so young that he held his mom’s hand…

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