Category Archives: Leadership

How to Handle Feedback

Posted on August 21, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

A Review of The Disapproval Matrix by Ann Friedman Handling feedback and criticism is challenging for most of us and is a common issue on which I coach my clients. So when I came across a great article in the … Continue reading →

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Collaboration Defined

Posted on June 18, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

collaborate verb col·lab·o·rate \kə-ˈla-bə-,rāt\ : to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something : to give help to an enemy who has invaded your country during a war Full Definition of COLLABORATE Intransitive verb … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Sheryl Sandberg and Her Book “Lean In”

Posted on May 11, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, nationally syndicated speaker and author of the book “Lean In”made the news recently due to the tragic death of her 47-year-old husband, Dave Goldberg while traveling on a family vacation in Mexico. Ironically, I had … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead, Harry. Make My Day!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

It was Halloween; I was a newly minted MBA who had recently joined the venerable medical supply company, Baxter International. With my new colleagues, I was at my first quarterly results presentation. Normally given by the division president, on this … Continue reading →

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Change Management in 8 Easy Steps

Posted on February 24, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

A Review of Leading Change by John Kotter Whether you are looking to change careers, jobs or introduce a new process at your current job, change is never easy. Isn’t it so much easier just to do things the way … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Nap

Posted on February 20, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Picture that yourself: You’re 19 getting ready to compete in the Alpine ski race of your career, in your hometown, in front of thousands of cheering fans and broadcast on national television. You’re seeking redemption having failed to medal in … Continue reading →

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What’s your Dawn Wall?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by barbaraanninphd

Kevin Jorgeson & Tommy Caldwell inspired a nation recently by accomplishing a feat many thought impossible: free climbing Dawn Wall, the rock face of El Capitan in Yosemite. After 19 grueling days – representing several years of training and preparation … Continue reading →