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I don’t have to tell you that thinking outside the box is critical to success in today’s bustling world. As busy leaders, it is a daunting task to find the time to strengthen our leadership skills, attend to our family and contribute in a meaningful way to our community. 

Often we feel overwhelmed and find it difficult to set priorities when, so it seems, everything is a priority. Yet, we suck it up and move ahead, not sure if the problem is “us” or “them.”

Certainly, we can all agree that working harder doesn’t always get the desired results.  Throughout my 38 years as a public relations and business strategist and executive coach, I’ve observed that sometimes it is “us” and sometimes, it is “them.” 

Recently, I reflected on all I learned over the years as a student of human behavior and was compelled to write the blog I wish I could have read 30 years ago.  I have a personal library filled with books on leadership, emotional intelligence, coaching and the like.  When we consider it takes 21 days to change a thought and 30 days to change a habit, I found changing my focus daily just wasn’t cutting it.  I experienced more success when I took one idea and lived with it for a week or more.  I’ve written this blog to help us press the pause button at least once a week and focus on evaluating what is important and what, if anything, we can do about it. Consider me your accountability partner. 

Making change is like working new muscles at the gym. If you feel you need more time to plant the seeds for change in your own life, please return to any blog post and exercise those muscles more.  

What's the best way to practice what resonates with you or what you’ve learned?
  1. Write it down, in a spiral or journal
  2. Give yourself time to absorb and incorporate the ideas you develop into your life.
  3. Be clear on your goals, stay focused



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  1. UnknownOctober 15, 2018 at 8:44 AM

    Cheryl, I am looking forward to your messages. I found your first installment or introduction insightful, introspective and straight to the core of our busy lifestyles. Thanks for adding your voice in this manner to address the need to find sanity and achieve greatness.

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2018 at 11:04 PM

    Reinforces the learning and drives desired behavioral change!

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  3. UnknownOctober 16, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    Cheryl, I'm eager to listen to what you have to share on the blog. When I had the chance to engage with you, I found you to be a strong, encouraging, and honest coach and thought partner. I trust others will find reason to listen as well!

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