Tag: Happiness
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Megatrend 2: Living with Purpose and Meaning
Our society is quickly evolving into an era characterized by shared purpose and meaning. Leaders must be willing to create an atmosphere of sustainable innovation designed to continuously move organizations forward while connecting employees and clientele to meaningful experiences and their definitions of personal fulfillment. How many distance-learning leaders are adding value to the lives…
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Megatrend 1: The Rise of the #GigEconomy
The rise of the entrepreneurial individual, and what is currently referred to as the Gig Economy, will create new challenges and opportunities for distance learning administrators. How can institutions of education help learners create value for traditional employers and for their individual brands? If not as many people are investing in education to land a…
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Fun & Breakfast at the Hild House!
A short video to add a little fun and laughter to your day: Go Wild with Fun! -Dr. Connie
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Research Linking Mood, Learning and Creativity?
Could emotion or mood be used to help increase learning and creativity? Positive experiences and emotions (with a little fun of course) may help strengthen performance in schools, businesses and careers. Positive experiences may also help strengthen our Inner Leaders by strengthening critical thinking and creativity. If you are interested in the research article, Better…
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Future-Focused Leadership Paper Accepted!
Received this great email today… “Congratulations! The Conference Committee of the DLA2014 Distance Learning Administration Conference has reviewed your proposal “Future-Focused Leadership: Mega-Trends Influencing Distance Learning Administration” and accepted it for presentation. We received a record number of quality proposals for this conference, and are most pleased that you are among our presenters.” Yes!!! Now, I have to…
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The Science of Fun
When I asked about the key takeaways from a leadership workshop yesterday, one of the participants said, “we had fun!” I heard the same thing after a coaching session last Friday. This theme keeps coming up and it is an important one. Why? Fun is good! Fun brings people together, helps them feel better and even…
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Starting the New Year with True Intentions!
It’s the perfect day for writing. The snow is falling and the new year is full of positive energy and gratitude! If you are contemplating your resolutions or goals for 2014, my updated SMARTER Intentions and Authentic Goals Coaching Guide may be of use. It is designed to help get you started or to…
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Have Fun this Holiday Season!
I know we are counting down the days until Christmas at our house, and I am sure many of you are doing the same. It can be a very busy time, so make sure to take some time for yourself and actually enjoy all the wonders this time of year has to offer. Today marks…
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Rest in Eternal Peace
One of my classmates is getting buried today. She was a wife, mother, daughter, aunt, sister and much, much more! She was also funny, goofy and full of life. Her life was one lost way too soon. Thanks for always being you and being so cool. You made the world a brighter place! Good-bye Sherri.…
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Join Me on the Mighty 1290 Today!
I am EXTREMELY EXCITED about my guest appearance on Clint Bellow’s radio show again today. He is a tremendously talented individual! Clint and I have talked about leadership, coaching and life on his shows before. Today we are going to focus on the upcoming WowBiz Success Summit on October 30 at the Embassy Suites in LaVista. The…