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Celebrate Your White Elephant – Get Engaged!

 Celebrate Your White Elephant – Get Engaged! 150 150 Daphne

Many of us are familiar with the phrase “let’s deal with the elephant in the room” The elephant is symbolic of addressing things that are wrong, conflict, trust issues etc. We all know that once this phrase has been uttered the dynamics of any situation are about to change. Skilled facilitators know (especially if they…

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Leaders – Should You be Fired?

 Leaders – Should You be Fired? 150 150 Daphne

I attended a leadership conference a few years ago, where a well renowned speaker gave an impressive presentation.  He challenged the audience with the question – How many of you have someone on your team that you know should be fired; if you do stand up.  Slowly people began to stand; leaders at all levels…

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Unintentional Consequences when you are in too Deep!

 Unintentional Consequences when you are in too Deep! 150 150 Daphne

America was placed in a perilous position for sixteen days as our congressional leaders launched a battle of will on how to address the country’s economic direction. During the sixteen days, I had time to reflect on the law of unintentional consequences. Unintentional Consequences are outcomes that are not intended by the purposeful action. These…

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“All eyes were on the beautiful birds and missed the lizard at their feet – Managing your Professional Blueprint”

 “All eyes were on the beautiful birds and missed the lizard at their feet – Managing your Professional Blueprint” 150 150 Daphne

During a visit to Argentina, my husband and I were walking on top of the Iguaçu Falls (pronounced ee-gawh-SOO) foot bridge with hundreds of other tourist. Our journey to the falls included searching for various bird species unique to the region. Parakeets, Toucans, Cuckoos and Parrots were just a few of the most popular. We…

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Definition of An Integrated Professional

 Definition of An Integrated Professional 150 150 Daphne

At DB Latimore Professional Services Group, LLC, we define an Integrated Professional as follows: An Integrated Professional R.E.F.I.N.E.s the convergence of Personal, Professional and Public requirements into manageable activities that promote positive well-being. Six Characteristics of an Integrated Professional Recognizes the convergence of Personal, Professional and Public Priorities Establishes Relationships, Partnerships and Alliances Facilitates the…

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Why the “Authenticity Professional Women’s Retreat”

 Why the “Authenticity Professional Women’s Retreat” 150 150 Daphne

As professional women who embody many different roles – as entrepreneurs, coaches, mothers, artists, lovers, wives, daughters, friends, and citizens – we must be true to ourselves while to some extent fulfilling the expectations of those around us. That takes a lot of energy and can absolutely drain us of our vitality unless we set…

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Authenticity Quiz: How Well Do You Manage Your Energy?

 Authenticity Quiz: How Well Do You Manage Your Energy? 150 150 Daphne

When the seemingly relentless demands at work and burdens of a busy life take their toll on work performance, we tend to think that managing our time better will improve the situation. If we can just work faster, multitask more efficiently, things will be better, we think, as we buy the latest time management gadget…

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Comparable Worth: Navigating your Economic Parity (as printed in the July/August edition of Onyx Magazine)

 Comparable Worth: Navigating your Economic Parity (as printed in the July/August edition of Onyx Magazine) 150 150 Daphne

As we celebrate 150 years of emancipation, which was the catalyst to the XIII amendment and led the way for legislation to provide equal rights for all, we simultaneously celebrate 50 years of legislation for equal pay. The XIII amendment moved African-Americans from jobs that were forced upon our ancestors which paid slave wages.  These…

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Authenticity: It’s Time for a Productivity Tune-Up!

 Authenticity: It’s Time for a Productivity Tune-Up! 150 150 Daphne

Routine Main-te-nance (noun): Simple, small-scale activities (usually requiring only minimal skills or training) associated with regular (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and general upkeep against normal wear and tear. Take a moment to reflect on the number of items you possess that require routine maintenance.  Car, home, technology (there is always an upgrade on the horizon);…

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“Authenticity Professional Women’s Retreat”: Do you have the courage to be Authentic?

 “Authenticity Professional Women’s Retreat”: Do you have the courage to be Authentic? 150 150 Daphne

What could be riskier than diving out of an airplane or  walking across the Grand Canyon on a tight rope, or accelerating a race car into a curve at the Daytona 500? For one person it might be quitting a secure, well-paying job to go back to school. For another, it could be deciding to…

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The African American Male Professional – the hidden gem (as printed in the May/June edition of Onyx Magazine)

 The African American Male Professional – the hidden gem (as printed in the May/June edition of Onyx Magazine) 150 150 Daphne

Operating on the periphery of the American workforce is a hidden gem, actively engaged in business success of all organizations but seldom recognized for the talent and contributions they have made.  The talent of the African American man is as diverse as the nation in which we call America.  Given their employment evolution from the…

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The Integrated Professional – Creating your Strategic Career Plan (as printed in March/April edition of Onyx Magazine onyxmagazine.com)

 The Integrated Professional – Creating your Strategic Career Plan (as printed in March/April edition of Onyx Magazine onyxmagazine.com) 150 150 Daphne

  In today’s changing employment environment, we are increasingly challenged to manage the priorities of the 3 P’s – personal policy, (how we govern our lives), professional policy, (how our careers are governed) and the impact of public policy on the two.  Leaders and employees at all levels continue to search for the balance between…

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