The Almanac
Leading Quality Starts with You
Defining quality can seem elusive—until you experience it. I know it when I see it. Or hear it. Or ride in it. It’s that unmistakable sense of excellence when all the elements come together just right.
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Boundaries - set, honor, survive: a 'how to' guide
Have you glanced at the clock in the corner of your screen and said, "wait, that can’t be right? How can it be 6 p.m. already!" You tell yourself you are almost done and then another hour goes by. You may be setting boundaries but then rationalizing or negotiating them away. Debbie Collard, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares tips for how to set and honor your goals.
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Mission Statements and Cupcakes - How Do They Connect?
Excellent mission statements: How to create them using your WHY as inspiration. Have you ever said, “I’m really on a mission.” Take a moment to think about what you meant. On a mission normally refers to someone who is singularly focused on a purpose that they are trying to fulfill or an objective they are trying to achieve. But crafting a mission statement for a business (or even yourself) is not as easy as eating a cupcake.
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Lead with Vision
What is your compelling vision? Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, shares what she learned about the Polynesian Voyaging Society and how their vision had a lasting impact in our latest blog post. In the Seasons Leadership Program, we talk about the importance of creating a clear vision, and then communicating it in a clear and compelling way that resonates with the team who will ultimately bring the vision to life. The results are inspiring!
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Relationships in Business are Important
In the course of a lifetime, many people may come into and out of your life. Relationships have multiple variables but all relationships need to be nurtured to flourish, especially relationships in business. Read on to find out more about the importance of relationships and how to nurture them.
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AWAKEN Spring 2021 Newsletter
In our spring newsletter learn how Seasoned Leader Lisa Faber built a successful salon in downtown Seattle, get exclusive tips from Michael Bruce Image Consulting on how to keep your image fresh on those endless video calls, Susan and Debbie give advice and more.
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Get on my Calendar
Does it bother you if someone reaches out to connect and then asks you to get on their calendar? Susan Ireland, co-founder of Seasons Leadership, explores the etiquette around using calendar apps in our latest blog post.
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Learn how to be “Queen of Plan B” like me
Are you someone who always has a plan in your back pocket for when things go wrong? Or do you just go forward without worrying about what might go wrong? Read our blog to understand why having a Plan B can be so important and make your life run more smoothly.
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be a worthy acorn...or maybe a rosebush
You are a worthy acorn. We all carry within us the potential to be great leaders. In this blog post we share how a tiny seed inspired our journey and how you can start yours today.
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Motivational Leadership
What do you do when you aren’t feeling motivated? In this blog post we share tips on how to spark motivation to lead effectively.
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