Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2015

Fifteen years ago, I reinvented myself and started a new career in faith-based social services. Initiated at a brainstorming session with four of my colleagues, COI began implementing services in Miami-Dade County, Florida in 2007 with a collaborative team of eight community, faith, and professional organizations.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

Your best chance of having creative, innovative initiatives will occur with behaviors that: Encourage curiosity: Ask open ended questions, encourage forums where it is easy and safe to brainstorm, and model curiosity for others on your staff. This blog is for leaders and those who help them to be more intentional about relationships at work.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

As you reflect and practice new and better ways of interaction with others, what you’ve learned can be applied to developing healthier relationships. Reflection may very well be one of the most impactful actions you can take as a leader. Then let the brainstormed thoughts sit for a bit (hours or days depends on you).

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 1, 2010

If I could have a “do-over” for that original event, here is what I would do: Brainstorm the questions and practice the answers beforehand: I would brainstorm the questions that the audience may ask, and practice the answers. Glad to know I’m not alone with plenty of “not my finest&# moments in my career.

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