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Wisdom and support for challenges experienced as a result of life’s many personal and professional transitions.
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Dale’s weekly blog provides wisdom and support for challenges experienced by readers dealing with one of life’s many transitions related to their vocation or in their personal life. When you subscribe to the blog, I will send you a complimentary copy of my eBook entitled Insights for Personal Development.
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Preparation
It was another Monday morning meeting. Yuk! Taylor dreaded going to it as he did every week. He didn’t like meetings to begin with and he believed nothing was ever accomplished at this meeting. He printed off the agenda, never looking to see what was going to be...
I Can’t Believe This Happened to Me
I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS happened to me. It’s doesn’t seem real, but it is. It’s like living a bad dream. I no longer have a job and it wasn’t a decision I made on my own. Maybe it’s the same for you. I had a good job and I was good at it. Was I perfect? No, far from it,...
Bottom line up front
“They don’t listen to me!” You’ve heard and said those words a million times yourself. It’s an expression of frustration because someone has something of value to say, but don’t believe they are heard. During a recent cup of coffee with my friend Sally, she said...
Preserving or making history?
The conference room is quiet. The mostly veteran team is looking at each other, not saying much, other than a whisper or two. There is nervous energy in the air. In about 30 minutes, they’ll be meeting their new leader. She has a wealth of industry experience, but...
They are not LEGO’s
Is there anything better than getting down on the floor with your children or grandchildren, or even just by yourself, and playing with LEGO’s? I don’t think so. They appeal to everyone, those who are creative and even those of us who aren’t. LEGO’s come in many...
Giving your team a cup of TEA
Kate knocked on the door, said “do you have a minute”, then quickly came in and sat down. She said, “I want to share something with you, but I don’t want you to try and fix it, just listen.” I kept quiet and listened. It was important for her to talk, and she had a...
Don’t miss the opportunity
When it snows more than a few inches where I live in St. Louis, the world shuts down. Schools are cancelled and everyone is asked to stay home from work or work remotely. I’m concerned there are leaders and key people who will choose to work from home when they have...
Which path will you choose?
Nicole has purchased new home. It would need a significant commitment of time and effort to get it back into shape. When she viewed the house during the inspection, she realized that it had not been well cared for. She didn’t know if they just didn’t know how or had...
Communication and Expectations Required
THE RELATIONSHIP YOU HAVE with a significant other, such as a spouse or a person you’re in a serious relationship with, has just changed. If you aren’t in such a relationship, the one you have with family and close friends has changed. Your entire world has changed...
Thriving Through Transitions was created to help individuals and organizations successfully navigate difficult transitions, and not just get through the transition, but become better in the process.
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