Finding Your Drive When Catastrophe Strikes
by Silvia Damiano on 14 June 2018
Most people are unprepared when a true catastrophe strikes. Whether Mother Nature or humankind is to blame, people often have to try to pick up the pieces and forge ahead. Leaders should step into the limelight during these situations and assist others in any way possible.
Understanding The Value Of A Leadership Journey
by Silvia Damiano on 12 June 2018
Play hard and work hard. This is the view that many people feel is relevant to their lives, but this kind of attitude brings up a false sense of the challenges they face in the world. Instead of frantically rushing from one point to another, effective leaders should slow down, watch, …
Rejuvenate Your Leadership Skills With An Enriched Vocabulary
by Silvia Damiano on 7 June 2018
Falling into the routine of daily life is easy. Same route to the office, same milk in the coffee, same chair in the morning meeting. Routine can negatively impact writing style, speaking style, and vocabulary. Working on new vocabulary words can increase agility and ensure a healthy, …
Life Is Richer When We Embrace The Leader Within
by Silvia Damiano on 5 June 2018
If I think about my leadership journey as a sequence of events to experience, I rarely envision a straight line. Rather, I picture a flowing river that travels down a mountain, bending and adapting to the surface of a rugged terrain. Maybe you prefer to think about yours as a hand-dra …
Learning To Celebrate Good Times In Leadership
by Silvia Damiano on 31 May 2018
Long hours, long days, and even long nights. Sometimes the job demands hard work that never seems to end. All this hard work hopefully pays off, and the task is complete. But then what? Taking the time to celebrate a job well done is important to ensure continued high performance and …
Freshen Up Your Leadership Style With Spontaneity
by Silvia Damiano on 29 May 2018
Leaders are typically expected to do things by the book. Following routines, filling out spreadsheets, and handling data - everything is a tried-and-true routine. But what about stepping outside of the norm and showing a little spontaneity? Listening to that inner intuition can ensure …
Bringing A Galaxy Far Away Into Your Imagination
by Silvia Damiano on 24 May 2018
The stories told by great science fiction writers tell us about worlds full of imagination and technology. However, science and science fiction often go hand-in-hand, both gleaning from each other. Reading science fiction can expand your vision, giving you innovative ideas that you ca …
Letting Go Of Phobophobia To Become A Better Leader
by Silvia Damiano on 17 May 2018
Phobophobia is the fear of being afraid. For some people, this means they cannot speak in public, for some it means that spiders bring about a crippling paralysis, and for others, it means they cannot mingle with society. Fears and phobias can affect leaders by inhibiting collaboratio …
Free Your Mind And Let Go Of Your Anxiety
by Silvia Damiano on 10 May 2018
The immense pressures of modern living have increased anxiety levels for many. Human beings have always had to deal with a great deal of stress, from worrying about where the next meal would be, to finding shelter and avoiding predators, to today’s problems, like paying bills and mana …
Flying Into A Future Of Imagination With The Right Attitude
by Silvia Damiano on 3 May 2018
Everyone has times where they feel down, and these moments are normal for humans. But, if these feelings are constant, something is wrong. If other people are causing these types of emotions, it’s time to take a stand. Anyone can accomplish astonishing feats, and blocking the naysayer …
The Butterfly Effect And The Impact On Your Business World
by Silvia Damiano on 26 April 2018
A kind word or a smile can mean so much to someone having a bad day. Just like a casual response that is tactless or cruel can crush someone. Often, actions themselves speak louder than words, and actions have the same power to lift someone up or negatively impact them.
When Your Brain Is On Vacation But Your Body Is In A Meeting
by Silvia Damiano on 19 April 2018
Be present in the moment. Sometimes, that is easier said than done. Everyone’s mind wanders from time to time, but what if it happens continuously? Is a restless mind detrimental to communication and collaboration?