authenticity

Superman dog
communications

Mind Set is a Super Power

A terrific Broadway legend and one of my favorite actresses is serving as my blogging muse today. When I heard

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A Rooster sparks reflection about interrupting others in conversations.
communications

Are you an “Interrupter?”

The neighborhood rooster didn’t get the memo about Daylight Savings Time last week. It’s bad enough that he usually commences

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Dan Lyons Time Magazine Cover Interview
being authentic

Listen More. Talk Less

Why is it so challenging to stay quiet? What is the result of over talking or talking exactly at the moment when it would be so much more beneficial to stay silent?

We recently released an episode of Narativ Inc’s LEADERSHIP STORY TALKS podcast that was all about the power of keeping your mouth shut, with the author Dan Lyons and we got so many great insights from the conversation that we decided to write an article about these.

Dan’s book STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World is filled with strategies that are linked in research and in observations of today’s most effective leaders.

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STORYTALKS - A Podcast by Narativ
inspirational leadership

Responsible Leadership with Earl Breon

This month on our Storytalks by Narativ Podcast, we’re spotlighting Earl Breon, a former active duty United States Marine with over 25 years of experience in coaching and leadership development. He is the CEO and Founder of The Leadership Phalanx where he combines his civilian and military experiences with his love of history to bring his clients what he calls, “The 11 Shields of The Leadership Phalanx”.

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communications

Reenergize Your Communications By Taking A Pause

When we start to get “verklempt” (very emotional in Queens dialect and Yiddish), my guidance to us is simple: engage in “The power of doing just one thing to reenergize and connect.” The exercise is as simple as it sounds: Pause, regroup, find a positive action, and reach out.

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