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Where do you go for Inspiration?
The world has never been more abundant with access. We can see more, listen more, do more — all at our fingertips. Social media overflows with inspirational quotes that we love, embrace, and eagerly share. And yet, for all this abundance, many of us find ourselves starved of something deeper. We are looking outward at…
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The Hidden Tax of Influence and the Real Cost of Outsourcing Transformation
In a recent New York Times Magazine interview, [you can listen to the interview here], Brené Brown named something rare that and also costly. She described the “care tax”—the hidden toll of being treated as a national therapist, expected not only to share ideas but to absorb people’s deepest stories of pain and trauma. After…
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Teaching from an old wound will never allow you a new adventure
When I was a child, I use to advertise my wounds, like a badge of honour. I would show my friends a bruise or a scrape and if I had a cut, I would peel back the plaster so they could see it. Sometimes I would touch it, and I’d be fine, but once someone…
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You Haven’t Opened All Your Gifts Yet!
I pluck inspiration from various places…I open books randomly…read whatever paragraph my finger points to and determine how I can apply what I’ve read to my life. I saw this suggestion recently from Paul Myers and tried it a few times. It’s like a mini adventure: “Take any two books off your shelf at random.…
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Sharing the gift of a connection
Recently at the launch of A World of Possibilities I met a young woman who sent this to me today. It was a perfect message in every way. I was reminded how short life is and how important it was for me to make the best use of my time and energy here on earth…
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Oh – the music of the 80’s
I LOVE the 80’s! I dream of throwing a huge party with me as the musical director – and yes you guessed it – only songs from the 80’s! As I crawled in traffic today – heading east – I realized just how important music is in my life. Despite the traffic, I was transported…
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Change is difficult – step or otherwise
There’s something to be said about persistence. There’s something to be said about having a good support system in place particularly when you embark on an unfamiliar journey. Kinda reminds me of the song “How Do You Keep The Music Playing” made popular by James Ingram and Patti Austin in the ’80s. “How do you…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 