October, 2017 | National Diversity Council Newsletter

The Power of Perspective in Leadership

Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 LIFT, LIFT, Q2 2017 LIFT, Q3 2017 LIFT |

Perspective. The word comes from a Latin root meaning to “look through or perceive”. When it comes to business and other parts of our lives, perspective can be pivotal in our decision-making, and it is important to recognize that it is a choice. Think of the famous 1895 Mary T. Lathrap poem, “Judge Softly” (more commonly called “Walk a Mile in His Moccasins”). The lines “Just walk a mile in his moccasins/Before you abuse, criticize and accuse./If just for one hour, you could find a way/oTo see through his eyes, instead of your own muse,” remind us that each...

Nicole Lynn: Tackling the World of Sports

Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 LIFT, LIFT, Q2 2017 LIFT, Q3 2017 LIFT |

Nicole Lynn could not have imagined that she would be in the place she is today. Her harsh childhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma seemed to leave little hope for future success. However, Lynn’s ability to persevere allowed her to make even her wildest dreams reality. Today, Nicole is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Doctor of Law (J.D.) with honors. She has tackled Wall Street as a Financial Analyst and obtained both her Series 7 and Series 63 certifications through FINRA. In 2015, Nicole made one of the biggest touchdowns...

Living On Purpose

Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 LIFT, LIFT, Q2 2017 LIFT, Q3 2017 LIFT |

A few years ago, I wrote a book entitled, Living on Purpose! Keys to Discovering Your God-Given Destiny. Now, don’t let the title of the book fool you! Whether you’re religious or not, the principles of Living on Purpose are applicable for anyone trying to achieve a better life than the one they currently have. Living on Purpose captured my personal account of being a single mother, working well enough to support my son and myself but not thriving in a career of my choice. Through the power of visioning and goal setting, and living intentionally, what is known...

Helping your People be Great

Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 LIFT, LIFT, Q2 2017 LIFT, Q3 2017 LIFT |

Leaders have to understand what their people are experiencing. They have to be emotionally intelligent, understand other people’s career goals, what makes them tick and know what motivates them to be great. Maybe a good leader is someone who has a little bit of the “it” factor? They certainly have to be charismatic and genuine. People want to follow these people for some reason. You want to believe in what they are doing and they seem to always do the “right” thing. They lead by example and make contributions. They are problem solvers. They get the best out of...

Answering Why - Using Transparency to Enhance Trust, Loyalty and Retention

Oct 17, 2017 | 2017 LIFT, LIFT, Q2 2017 LIFT, Q3 2017 LIFT |

As a Talent Retention Strategist, my job is to help companies keep their employees. Unfortunately, in today’s climate, that’s a lot harder than it used to be. Unnecessary turnover is rampant and most businesses are struggling to keep new hires for more than a year or two. I’m confident that one of the main issues is the false assumption that employees start off with a general trust in the company that just hired them. Most companies make an effort to maintain employee loyalty, but really they should be striving to earn it from day one…and never stop. Employees are...

Month: October 2017

The Power of Perspective in Leadership

Nicole Lynn: Tackling the World of Sports

Living On Purpose

Helping your People be Great

Answering Why - Using Transparency to Enhance Trust, Loyalty and Retention

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