Category: Leadership Coaching
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Setting SMARTR Goals
Many of us have heard of or used SMART goals. In my coaching practice, I use SMARTR goals with my clients. (I watched a recent interview between Larry King and Kim Kardashian. It was really interesting. Kim mentioned that she sat down with her Mom and the beginning of each year to establish goals.…
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Just Like Great Uncle Jack: Realize Freedom Really Isn’t Free….Cherish and Protect It!
Happy Veterans Day 2010: Take the Time to Thank a Vet Today!! My Great Uncle Jack was a fascinating man. When I was young, all I knew about him was that he was great at hunting night crawlers. In fact, he taught me how to hunt them. We lived in the apartment above my…
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I2E and a Quick Pitch
Hey Everyone! We had a great Inventors, Investors and Entrepreneurs (I2E) meeting last night at the University of Nebraska Lincoln Kimmel Education and Research Center! Janet Palmtag, co-owener of J.J. Palmtag Real Estate, was our speaker. She was absolutely fabulous!! Her advice for entrepreneurs: be focused, be dedicated, and keep up with technology!! She spoke…
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Wall Street Journal Article Highlights the Importance of Leadership
A recent Wall Street Journal Article discussed the importance of investing in leadership during this difficult economic time. Leadership Coaching focused on innovation can be a great tool to use in the current climate. It is important to make cuts where they are needed. However, companies wanting to cross the 50 yard line on a continuous…
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What Holds Meaning to You?
I just returned from making a presentation on entrepreneurial leadership and innovation. The conference was really informative, and the participants seemed to accomplish their goals. Coaching was a central theme. Most participants agreed that coaching leaders would help their states achieve inroads to economic growth. I think they may be on the right path because…
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What Are Your Values?
I took a great coaching class today on Values and Life Purpose. This is a topic I focus on with all clients. If you are going to be a great leader, you have to recognize and realize your values and your purpose for being. We will cover many topics regarding leadership during an Innovation Retreat on…
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Innovation Retreat: New Ideas and New Dollars on April 29!
Register for Dr. Connie’s Innovation Retreat on April 29! The retreat will focus on helping businesses create a sustainable innovation strategy and help turn new ideas into new dollars. The morning will focus on helping businesses create a competitive advantage by cultivating creativity and generating new ideas. Other sessions will focus on building an innovation strategy and…
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Another Great Week at ICA
I am officially in Week 2 of my new adventure, and I am really impressed with the quality of the program. They require us to keep either a journal or a blog of the experience, so all of my blog faithfuls will get to read about my journey. The goal is to integrate the new…
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My Latest Adventure: The International Coach Academy (ICA)
In an effort to strengthen my leadership and innovation coaching services, I registered for the Certified Professional Coach Program (CPCP) through the International Coach Academy (ICA). I have already participated in two telecourses, and I really enjoyed them. I selected this program for the following reasons: 1. Flexibility: I can take classes whenever and wherever…super cool educational…