Seacliffs Blog
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Who Do You Think You Are?
Before I became aware of this question as to the voice of Imposter Syndrome, I sought to answer the question literally. I looked to personality tests, and as usual, I over did it as I do with most things, to give me an awareness of who I am. What follows is my journey of self-discovery…
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The Benefits of Creating Tension and Holding Silence
In an earlier post, A New Way of Closing a Sale, I talked about the importance of silence. The book Never Split The Difference, Chris Voss calls the ability to remain silent a “superpower” in negotiation situations. I hate silence. I’m uncomfortable with it. There is a reason it is called an awkward silence! Holding…
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What Practice Will Aid Your Transformation?
As leaders, we are responsible for making change happen. The first person that needs to change is ourselves, as you can only take someone as far as you have gone yourself. The best way to embody a change or a new way is to find a practice that will support the change you want to…
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My Beef With The Creative Process
I was deep in the weeds on a creative project. I couldn’t find my way out. The vision for the project was strong and clear. It inspired passion, and I was excited about all the possibilities. It became so torturous that I was about to throw in the towel. The options for the way out…
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The College Admissions Scandal and Status Roles
The College Admissions Scandal in the huge story in the news this week. If you are not familiar with the story, wealthy parents paid large sums of money, found ways to cheat on entrance exams or pretend to be athletes to get into elite schools. This story is about using wealth and privilege to bypass…
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Witness to the Tree of Life
This week I attended a Church leadership development conference at Angola, Louisiana State Penitentiary. This year was the 6th annual High Ground event at Angola. Ronnie Oliver was the guest of honor. I met Ronnie Slim in 2013 on my first trip to Angola. Being my first time in a maximum security prison, I was…
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