Organizational Development Consultant and Leadership Coach

The Positive Approach to Transformation

May 7, 2015

Those of us who consult with organizations going through large scale transformation can sometimes forget how unsettling change can be to the individuals involved.  Below is an article written by Tamara Lechner providing practical advise on managing personal transformation.  When coaching your clients (or yourself) through change, you may want to reference her advise for insights and perspective.

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The Positive Approach to Transformation

Whether you want to eat a healthier diet, exercise regularly, or embark on a new way of parenting, the biggest barrier to change is you. You can make the task as easy as pie, Continue reading
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U.S. Soldiers, Back in Iraq, Find Security Forces in Disrepair: a Lesson in Sustainability

April 15, 2015

“When I left in 2009,” Major Modlin said, “they had it, they really did. I don’t know what happened after that.”

The New York Times reported today that US soldiers are finding that the Security Forces that they trained are not doing as well as expected.

Back for the first time since the United States left in 2011, none of the soldiers thought they would be here again, let alone return to find the Iraqi Army they had once trained in such disrepair.

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Learn how to ‘Grow Your Business With a Book’ at the Tucson Festival of Books

March 9, 2015

If you have wondered how to a book can help you grow your business and you are in Tucson for the Festival of Books this Sunday, March 15, please join me.

Scheduled events:
Workshop: Grow Your Business with a Book
Publishing a book can be a powerful way to market your expertise and grow your business. What kinds of books do business owners, consultants, and other professionals publish? How do they go about getting them published?Integrated Learning Center Room 119 (Seats 60, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Book/Movie Biz
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