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Slow Down. Find Out. #131

by Sue Hawkes

Slow Down. Find Out. #131 I’m an early riser. Barring a series of days where I’m without enough sleep, my natural timing is to wake early. It’s the same with my family. My husband is a night owl. Barring a series of days where he’s without enough sleep, his natural timing is to stay awake into the wee hours of…

Sue HawkesSlow Down. Find Out. #131
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Are You a Good Receiver? #130 

by Sue Hawkes

Are You a Good Receiver? #130  One of the requests I make at the workshops I lead is to “be willing to receive as much as you give.”  Believe it or not, this is a challenge for many leaders.  Are you a good receiver?  When people compliment you, do you immediately reciprocate with a compliment back out of habit, obligation or…

Sue HawkesAre You a Good Receiver? #130 
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Look Forward to Being Stressed Out #129 

by Sue Hawkes

Look Forward to Being Stressed Out #129  Recently, I was working with clients about effectively managing employees.  We discussed how their managers could boost productivity while enhancing relationships because research shows that happy people accomplish more.  My clients asked, “Isn’t a certain amount of fear of accountability necessary (read desirable) to ensure performance?”    This is not an uncommon assumption. We have…

Sue HawkesLook Forward to Being Stressed Out #129 
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Time for Nothing #128 

by Sue Hawkes

Time for Nothing #128  Have you ever felt like you’re “off,” but you can’t put your finger on why or what exactly is “off?” I sure have. Typically, when this happens, I’m running too fast, my calendar is packed (maybe even MORE than usual) and I have no space or time to think. Life seems transactional, simply moving from one thing to…

Sue HawkesTime for Nothing #128 
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More is Not Always Better #127 

by Sue Hawkes

More is Not Always Better #127  I was just at an all women’s retreat as an attendee rather than a presenter, what a luxury! Or so I thought…  What I’ve noticed, is that many retreats are full to overfull with programming. It was wonderful content, every bit of it. It was just too much. It’s like choosing food from a buffet table of all…

Sue HawkesMore is Not Always Better #127 
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The Tamer of Perfection #126

by Sue Hawkes

The Tamer of Perfection #126 Excellence is always an option. Sometimes, it’s evasive and when life is overfull, excellence seems harder to reach given the time constraints. I don’t do well only doing things halfway. In fact, I have so many ideas about what’s possible and how great something can be, it becomes hard for me to settle. I’m learning…

Sue HawkesThe Tamer of Perfection #126
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Are You Set up to Win? #125 

by Sue Hawkes

Are You Set up to Win? #125  Have you ever wondered how people approach teamwork? During a session recently, one leader shared this gem referencing a study they’d recently heard about that stated: “Women need to bond to win, men need to win to bond.”  Interesting. It made me think, and though I wonder if it was specific to gender or…

Sue HawkesAre You Set up to Win? #125 
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When You Face the Headwinds #124 

by Sue Hawkes

When You Face the Headwinds #124  I love being active outside in the summer. I wake up full of energy and excited for the many things I could be doing.   Paddleboarding is my newest passion. It’s an activity that provides an equal amount of Zen, enjoyment of being on the water, and terrific results without feeling like a workout. For me, it’s…

Sue HawkesWhen You Face the Headwinds #124 
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3 Keys to Success #123 

by Sue Hawkes

3 Keys to Success #123  As someone who has coached leadership teams for the past 25+ years, I am an observer of the thinking and behaviors of high-performance teams. At the top of the organization, it’s imperative you are aligned and clear on where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. The clarity can be reached and adapted quickly…

Sue Hawkes3 Keys to Success #123 
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Mastery Begins in the Mind #122 

by Sue Hawkes

Mastery Begins in the Mind #122  I arrived at the MSP airport as usual (yess, if you travel frequently you even think in airport codes – MSP is Minneapolis St. Paul for those who may not know), ready to quickly move through the security line. I have all the possible accessories to accelerate this because, again, any delay is time away…

Sue HawkesMastery Begins in the Mind #122