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Navigating the age of AI writing:  a Coup or Crutch?

Navigating the age of AI writing: a Coup or Crutch?

Jul 30, 2024 | AI, Career Development, Communication | 0

Boy, it’s easy. The ability to command: “Write me a paragraph to motivate my team to meet our production deadline.” Presto, it’s done in a manner of seconds. AND while it’s a marvel,  I worry that this tool prevents us, and particularly young people, from nurturing, developing, and mastering the art of writing.

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Exuding Main Character Energy when it Matters

Exuding Main Character Energy when it Matters

May 16, 2024 | Communication, Engagement, Leadership, Main character energy, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

You may have come across the term “main character energy.”  Most recently I heard Charlamagne tha...

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Clean a Closet, Find a Story

Clean a Closet, Find a Story

Apr 1, 2024 | Engagement, Presentation Skills, Storytelling | 0

I have a closet in my home office space that is a disaster.  It is bulging at its seams with old...

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Rising Up with the Women and Girls of Guatemala:  Leadership in Action

Rising Up with the Women and Girls of Guatemala: Leadership in Action

Mar 19, 2024 | Leadership, Uncategorized | 0

Have you ever been lucky enough to have a travel experience that was transformative? I spent this...

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Can we disagree better?

Can we disagree better?

Dec 1, 2023 | Communication, Engagement, Managing conflict | 0

Here’s my dream.  To be able to have a healthy debate – whether it is around political or social...

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