Posted on October 14th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Was she right or wrong?
Here’s the story…
Callie was excited to join the committee.
A fairly new chapter member.
Introduced by Mike, the chair.
The discussion started…
Callie asked for a clarification.
Melba rolled her eyes and sighed.
“We’ve done this forever. I would think even someone as new as you should know all about it.”
This was the first time Callie heard [...]
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Posted on October 13th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Huh?
You know, the webinar you attended?
On how to use social media.
About two months ago.
It was free.
I was totally stumped.
Didn’t recognize the name of the organization he represented.
Irritated him when I didn’t remember their program.
(Come on, since then, I’ve sat through at least 10 more on the topic!)
He repeated the company name a little louder.
Told me they [...]
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Posted on October 12th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Totally missing.
Got a letter today from an organization we’ve belonged to since 2000.
We used to be avid participants.
A change in leadership diluted our connection.
We still showed up pretty regularly for years.
Over last six months we’ve attended less frequently.
I’ve been traveling lots.
Usually during their meetings.
Plus my family health issues.
Here’s the letter…
(Identifying details changed to protect the [...]
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Posted on October 9th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
It was bizarre.
Turned out the lights in my room.
Staying in a hotel.
Long day.
Ready to sleep.
The symphony started as if on cue.
I had surround sound.
Voices on both sides.
Above and below too.
Conversations infiltrated my room.
A man shouted with fury.
A woman sang goodnight to her children.
And a juicy exchange made me blush.
I was trapped in the middle [...]
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Posted on October 7th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Again.
Hard to believe I’m mid-point in the Lazy Leader Road Show tour.
The first half has been exciting.
From Murfreesboro, TN to Marin, CA.
Be-bopping across the country.
Diverse groups of leaders at each location.
Registered dietitians and CPAs.
National Exchange Club leaders and interior designers.
Girl Scouts and BMW Car Club leaders.
Feedback has been outrageous.
Participants finding new success practically overnight.
Leaders believing [...]
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Posted on October 5th, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
You just never know.
On Friday, I attended the California Society of Association Executives lunch.
I’m facilitating their Insights 2010 program this February.
Focus will be on transformation.
For experienced executives.
We decided to do a little promo since I was in town.
Had two minutes.
Described the experience and take-aways.
Gave them a sample of Cynthia live.
Walking out two women approached [...]
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Posted on October 2nd, 2009 by Cynthia D'Amour
Reality hit.
I’ve been traveling hard.
Lazy Leader Road Show in full swing.
Bouncing across the country.
Pre-dawn flights.
My normal sunny disposition took some hits.
I woke up sick in St. Louis.
Grumbled my way to California.
(SuperWoman was rather scary.)
Arrived at a friend’s in Sacramento yesterday.
She had a new bed in her guest room.
It was like 5 feet tall.
I had to leap [...]
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