Vocalize
Category: Leadership Development
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Stop Talking. Start Communicating.
Most people think great communicators are the best talkers. The truth is, the best communicators are the best listeners. In conversations, we are often more focused on what we will say next rather than truly hearing the other person. We listen to respond instead of listening to understand. And in doing so, we miss opportunities…
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The Power of Storytelling
I just wrapped up an onboarding project that reminded me why storytelling matters—one that brought me back to an experience years ago when I first saw its impact in action. Too often, an employee’s first day is packed with paperwork, policies, and systems training. But no one joins a company excited about learning policies…
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Leading with Love
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we often think of love as romantic gestures and heart-shaped chocolates. But love isn’t just for our personal lives. It’s also a powerful force in leadership. Leading with love is not about grand gestures but about making care and empathy the heart of what we do. Leadership grounded in love builds trust,…
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DID CURIOSITY REALLY KILL THAT CAT?!?
“Curiosity killed the cat” was a headline written in an Irish newspaper back in 1868. That phrase has become an old proverb which implies that there are significant dangers associated with investigation, experimentation, or asking too many questions. Over the next 150 years we would come to learn that it is the sheer “lack of”…
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Reflecting on the Leadership Legacy of Bill Walton
The recent passing of Bill Walton leaves a noticeable void not just in basketball but also in the world of leadership development. With his towering presence on the court (and by the way, I’m sporting 4-inch heels in the picture below), and his insightful commentary off it, Bill transcended the typical sports legend status. I…
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The Dreaded “F-Word”
Feedback – it’s a word that often sends shivers down the spines of both givers and receivers alike. We’ve all been there, facing those dreaded “tough talks” or preparing ourselves for constructive criticism. But what if we told you that feedback doesn’t have to be synonymous with negativity? What if, instead, it could be a…
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