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Walt Built Castles on this Firm Foundation
Always set deadlines every time you agree – or get someone else to agree – to accomplish a task. Michael Masterson of Early to Rise fame says: “Often we work on an ASAP deadline. It’s good to work this way occasionally – but not on a regular basis.” Walt Disney once said that deadlines are…
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If you teach – You have to live your teaching
Have you ever received information that knocked the wind out of you – left you feeling a little discouraged – perhaps jaded? And almost as if there were two of you – you hear one voice wanting to react in one way and the other wanting to do what is the RIGHT thing for you?…
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MRS BIG STUFF…Who do you think you are?
Sixteen days now into the New Year – how are things shaping up for you so far? Do you think it’s too early in the year to consider this question? If you already feel despondent and hopeless about your future – listen up! What do you think is going to make you live your best…
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OMG – I am a hoarder!
Every couple of years we get a new ‘something’ to be concerned about. Hoarding seems to be the ‘thing-du-jour’ these days. First there was just people hoarding stuff. Now I see there’s a show on people hoarding animals: dogs, chickens and cats. I have been very critical of these hoarders. I comment at the TV…
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Take Responsibility. Teach Responsibility
Teachers are getting such a bad rap these days. Not just in Trinidad and Tobago but in North America as well. The entire education system is under scrutiny with many weighing in as to what should and should not be done. I’ve never liked making assumptions or generalizations. I don’t know any horrible teachers nor…
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Beware of ‘Word’ Narcotics
For many years I have been trying to find reasons why someone with obvious potential for greatness wastes their life and someone who, by society’s standards, was least likely to succeed, creates monumental success for themselves. Having said that, potential is a word that I disliked. Only because I’d heard it so much in my…
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Cheesy First Firsts…
First of the First month. First Firsts. Thoughts about how this year is going to unfold. Walter Anderson says “I am responsibile. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude towards the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to…
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Settling into Your Life Raft…
The image of a raft without oars has got my attention. If I’m in a raft without oars, I’d have no choice but to make sure I stay IN the raft and go with the flow. One things for sure is that I would not be traveling backward. I would always be heading down stream…
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 