AWAKEN Spring 2021 Newsletter

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Seasoned Leader Profile: Taking Ownership and Giving Back
Lisa Faber is deeply connected to the history of hair in Seattle. When she was younger, she loved listening to her aunt, Joanne Meyers, founder of the Seattle Models Guild (later John Robert Powers) talk about the legendary Gene Juarez. In her teens she got to meet him. She promised him she was going to work at his salon one day, which of course she did. Now Lisa owns her own in downtown Seattle and with all the recent changes to the city it is a fixture that has weathered the current financial crisis as a testament to her commitment and savvy. READ MORE

Awaken Your Style
Need to refresh your image on those endless video calls? Pamela Forgrieve, Certified Image Consultant and Director of Operations at our partner Michael Bruce Image Consulting, offers practical advice. READ MORE

Awaken Your Values
Have you been in a meeting and suddenly felt uncomfortable with the direction things are going? It could be your values being trampled on. READ MORE

Ask Susan and Debbie
During a meeting a female student was answering a question and when she left the room a male student made it a point to say that she was too “loud” and “aggressive." READ MORE

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Successful Leaders Have a System

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What is leadership, really? The difference between Leadership and Management – and why both are necessary. At its core, we define leadership as the ability to inspire and motivate people to action. But excellent leadership takes it further. It’s not just about doing—it’s a way of being, doing, and serving that in a way that contributes to the greater good.

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A Strong Network Drives Better Results

Susan Ireland

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Susan Ireland

Have you ever felt stuck or frustrated trying to get what you want—whether it’s a promotion, a new job, or a solution to a tough problem? Of course, you have. We all hit those walls from time to time. And if you're in a leadership role, those challenges can feel like a daily—or even hourly—occurrence.

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Knowing your “why” helps strengthen your leadership

Debbie Collard

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Debbie Collard

A person’s purpose in life is also known as their “why,” and is the reason something / someone exists or the reason that something is done. Each person’s purpose is unique to them and is based on their individual beliefs, values, personal experiences, etc., My unique “why” was inside me and driving my choices and actions long before I even thought about the concept of purpose.

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Resources

Are you wanting to learn more before you dive in? We created these tools to help support your growth and success. Whether you join our yearlong program or simply use these resources on your own, we're honored to be a part of your ongoing development.

Bad Bosses

While there are definitely bad bosses out there, luckily most bosses want to be good bosses and to do the right things. How would you rate yourself as a boss?

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Community & Relationships

When we develop relationships, we build community. To do this intentionally and with purpose results in a conscious community that can nurture each other and “rise” together. That’s why it is important!

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Leadership & Principles

Do you know what your values are? Do you have an explicit set of operating principles for your team or organization? If not, it is never too late to get started!

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Relationship Matrix

Even if nurturing relationships is easy for you, to successfully network, one helpful practice is to create a “Relationship Matrix.” The matrix is a list of people that you want to build and nurture a relationship in business with.

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Goal Setting

Are you the person who intends to accomplish a goal next year but “next year” keeps sliding to … the next year? We have a better way to set you up for success!

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