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OCTOBER 21, 2010

What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits? What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits? Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. It reminds me very much of servant leadership, of which I am fond.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

Become aware of the development programs that are offered in your organization and volunteer to assist with them. In competition for blog attention today is an article that talks about the high rate of boss bullying on US leadership teams. Their focus makes us believe that leadership is in a very sad state. I disagree.

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JULY 21, 2010

360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum. You walk into the Leadership Museum and are guided past wax replicas of ruthless leaders and famous consultants. It also evokes a question: are 360′s not one of the greatest opportunities for learning about one’s self? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

By not taking the time to assess the “as is&# , one often creates problems that could have been avoided or overcome with proper planning or awareness. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

As an executive coach, I interpret 360′s and self-assessments for my clients as part of the coaching process. Although they are often aware of their strengths and weaknesses, it isn’t unusual for someone to be surprised by something new they discover in the feedback process. to internalize your blind spots.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Mary Jo Asmus : October 4, 2010 at 8:58 am Amber, what an example of self awareness and restraint you set! Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Sometimes it does take several times before people here what you are saying.

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JULY 27, 2010

It was in his journey from Superman to being trapped in a body following a tragic accident that we can begin to understand how we, as leaders, might choose to respond to the adverse and trying times that happen in our leadership and our lives. Wouldn’t you also say that leadership is so very human? Your niece sounds very special.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

They aren’t waiting for anyone to hand them leadership development on a silver platter. These organizations create the kind of environment that supports leadership development. Yathi, it’s great that you are working for a good organization – now what will you do to improve your leadership?

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

it can only assist you in becoming more aware of your reactions and strengthen your ability to choose wisely. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I hope it helps you to recognize your reactions and to take advantage of the gap.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. I think most of our actions advance both good and bad consequences to self and others. Thank you for the link of the personal value cards. You may know them or heard about them.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Sheila Murray Bethel Are you aware of the words you use? Posted in Uncategorized 15 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: The Words You Use&# Patrick: October 28, 2010 at 4:13 pm Yeah, I am aware of using my words all the time but I still have some problems on them. What do you notice about the impact your words create?

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

So if the agreed areas are leadership and emotional intelligence, when they ask about something outside those boundaries, I can push back or limit my answer to the context of the areas covered. Allowing the mentee to prepare the agenda gives them the freedom to choose what personal needs they have that I might not be aware of as mentor.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. Leadership requires a great deal of reflection in order to improve and change; yet we resist the idea of doing something that feels stagnant. In a way, when we reflect, we fold back upon ourselves.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Extending Awareness » Practicing Patience and Faith October 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I was enjoying the Sunday newspaper and glanced outdoors. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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AUGUST 25, 2010

He would come over and visit Edgar the Leadership Pug and chat with us, often speaking of the beauty that surrounds us here. You have the opportunity to make an impact every minute of every day if you stay aware of what you are living for. Refer to that important future memory often and live out your life in accordance with it.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Scott, I love the idea of “a beacon of light in a tough situation&# , and being aware of the impact that our attitude has on others. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Sometimes the beliefs that keep us from learning are very sticky – it takes a lot openness and self-kindness to become unstuck and turn some of the new things you are learning into action. I am a strong believer that everything or every process can be improved and we have to change our self to accommodate the improvement.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

I still sometimes do that, but I am aware of my thoughts and can make the choice to be fully present. In your role as a leader, there is a big advantage to your ability to be aware of your thoughts and to choose to be present in your work and for the people around you. Do you see how meditation might improve your leadership?

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Perfect leadership is just not realistic; there are too many variables outside of your control. Leadership and the people you lead are unpredictable; most organizations are chaotic and moving too fast. None of these factors lend themselves well to perfect leadership. When you strive for perfection, you sabotage your own efforts.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

The worst part is, that it takes reading this article to self-reflect and become aware of it. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I think I remember this fear being referred to as the “just world phenomenon&#.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I have been aware of the work of the Institute of HeartMath for many years, but in reading a book called “ The Compassionate Life ” by Marc Ian Barasch, I became reacquainted with the work of HeartMath and considered how it applies to our interactions at work. I became much better at real leadership the day I shredded my business card.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Bret Mary Jo Asmus : September 8, 2010 at 10:59 am Hi Bret – Casual conversation is so important as long as it is done in the way you suggest; along with some compassion and awareness of the plight of others. We need role models of good leadership. Bret Simmons : September 8, 2010 at 1:48 pm What an idiot. I wish we did.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This doesn’t mean that they should stop asking for feedback, it means that they just need to be aware that they may not get the full story from others. If you are this type of person, be aware that the messengers around you are afraid of being shot. Even if the conditions are right, they still may not.

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Building Personal Strength

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Thursday, December 2, 2010 Self-Awareness - You Cant Manage What You Dont Understand About 20 years ago, I did a lot of consulting and executive coaching. Convinced that he was being held back by personal tendencies he was unaware of, I explained the benefits of self-awareness and encouraged him further. And we change.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Your Winning Strategy » Stunning Leadership August 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus We are familiar with the concept of practice to get better at something in the performing arts. And so it is with leadership. Words: People listen closely to those in management and leadership roles.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Breathe mindfully: When the audience became agitated, I would become aware of my breathing, pulling in deeper breaths, sending more oxygen into my brain and relaxing my body. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 8, 2011

Here is a list of core desires that you should respect and recognize to increase your self-awareness of what drives you toward the success you seek: . Independence is the desire for self-reliance. Weak desires bring weak results, just as a small amount of fire makes a small amount of heat.” - Napoleon Hill.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He is a former Fortune 500 HR executive, president of The Eblin Group and graduate of Davidson College, Harvard University, and Georgetown University’s leadership coaching certificate program, where he is also on the faculty. They rate lower than direct reports, direct managers and the participants’ self assessments.

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