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Perfectly authentic
One of the facts about many high-achieving women that boggles me is around the concept of perfection. I generally see high-achievers as risk takers. Yet if you are a true perfectionist, you will probably avoid doing things you can't do well. Or if you discover you can't do it well, you give up trying.
This might work for a few things like biochemistry or extreme sports. But what about dancing? Or
Define your brand of human
When people you know see you, their brains react to the file they keep in their memory of who you are. Unfortunately, the negative words often direct people's reactions to you before the positive ones. "There's Jane," says the brain. "She's a smart, passionate driver who never lets up. Quick...hide behind the copy machine."
Do you know how people see you? Try this exercise by Lesley Everett, a personal branding
Are you ok?
"...the only standard of perfection we have to meet is to be perfectly ourselves." ~ Ann Wilson Schaef
No matter what we do and who we are, some people will think we are amazing and some will think we are assholes. This is especially true of high-achievers. We either bring out the best or worst in others.
Yes, it is important to be sensitive to others needs and to adapt our styles
I hate the word “crone”
One of the hardest transitions I have had to make is going from being the center of attention to coaching and inspiring others to stand in the light of admiration. Not that I have totally given up center stage. Yet I now see that my purpose is truly in passing the baton.
I am in Panama teaching a leadership class. On the second day, four of the strongest women in the class
Your wild side
"Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing." Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With Wolves
Do you know what brings out your wild side? Is there anything you either need to tame or to express?
How you express your passionate, instinctual self is vital to your happiness. If you suppress it, you will grow
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