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Why “Help me understand” Falls Short – Part II

Cheryl offers:  Have you ever had one of those experiences where you complete something and think “Well, that was OK, but it didn’t quite hit the mark; and I’m not sure why I feel this way?”  Well, it...

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Florence Nightingale sighted in Afghanistan

Cheryl offers: On the front page of Sunday September 19’s New York Daily News and the Wall Street Journal was a picture of several women in Afghanistan. They were dressed in blue veils and garments to...

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Passing the Baton – One Woman at a Time

Cheryl offers: October’s HBR article “Why Succession Shouldn’t Be a Horse Race” describes how Xerox’s former CEO Anne Mulcahy successfully identified, developed and eventually passed the CEO baton to...

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“One Job of the Coach is to Correct,” says Randy –“I Don’t Agree,” says...

Coach: a : a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver a : a private tutor b : one who instructs or trains <an...

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Perfect People

Cheryl  offers:  I was driving down Northwest Highway the other day and saw a sign outside a Methodist church that read “No perfect people allowed.” I was struck by the simplicity of the message...

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One more word about coaching

Sara adds: What I am reading from both of you is a combination of “what is a coach” and “what does a coach do?” Let me begin with “what is a coach?”  A little background – coaching is a relatively new...

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The Invisible Truth – until Now

Cheryl offers: I’m reading a darn good book these days; it’s called Wander Woman: How High Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction by Marcia Reynolds. I’ve known Marcia for several years now and...

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Apology / Apologia – coaching

Sara here: I have gotten some response to the post I offered about coaching.  I’ve offended some and for that, I apologize.  That is why this is titled “apology/apologia.”  It is to say that I am sorry...

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Oh, the Stories I Tell Myself

Cheryl offers:  This is embarrassing to admit, but I’m going to do it. I just tried to register for First Friday Book Synopsis only to see the computer screen read “SOLD OUT”.  I saw this on my...

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Another Mr Gone!

Cheryl offers: Have you heard the news that Mr. Goodwrench, the hunky guy in blue, but never dirty overalls who supposedly could fix anything on a GM car is retiring? He’s not that old either since he...

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