Monthly Archives: February 2006

The Winning Edge: Fun, Joy, Grit, and Love

Cindy Klassen is Canada’s most winningest Olympic athlete with 6 medals and Clara Hughes is No. 2 on Canada’s list of winningest Olympic athletes. I was in awe of their performance in the races yet it was their comments after … Continue reading

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Winnipeg Women Wow in Winter Olympics

Winnipeg Women Wow in Winter Olympics.The 2006 Winter Olympics have been inspirational for those of us from Winnipeg. Although the ground is frozen, the temperature is frigid, and outdoor skating rinks show no signs of thawing, our hearts were warmed … Continue reading

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Attention: Transforming struggles into strengths

There are a variety of sources of strengths as a leader. We may draw strength from qualities, personality, gifts, talents, relationships, experiences, and skills. I am in awe of people who are able to uncover and use their hidden strengths. … Continue reading

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Flying the flag of love on Valentine’s Day

Love is one of the 3 keys in strength based leadership.The most important love in my mind and heart is for our families. My daughter, Katharine, drew this heart a couple of years ago and I will forever fly the … Continue reading

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Put yourself on the map: Receive an Olympic Loonie

Citius, Altius, FortiusThe Olympic Motto The 2006 Winter Olympics start tomorrow in Torino Italy. The motto means swifter, higher, stronger. Stronger made me think of the strength in Strength Based Leadership. Here is the Olympic creed: The most important thing … Continue reading

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Stop energy going down the drain

Our old dishwasher did not wash dishes. Perhaps you have kept with something that is no longer working. The dishwasher was never very good but it got progressively worse. In the last year or two you needed to pre-wash the … Continue reading

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Ground Hog Day & The Strength Based Leadership Group

Are you ready and willing to come out of the shadows? Today marks the official start of the Strength Based Leadership Group hosted by David Zinger on Google groups. It was Ground Hog day today. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow … Continue reading

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