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Do You Have Occupational Wellness? ( as printed in the March/April edition of Onyx Magazine)

 Do You Have Occupational Wellness? ( as printed in the March/April edition of Onyx Magazine) 150 150 Daphne

As a Human Productivity Specialist working with individuals to maximize productivity, a critical intake question to perspective clients is “ Have you achieved Occupational Wellness?” Most people are familiar with the term “Wellness” however it is often equated to “health”. The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “an active process through which people become aware…

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What is a Human Productivity Executive – Really?

 What is a Human Productivity Executive – Really? 150 150 Daphne

Recently I was having lunch with my coach Shari, at one of my favorite restaurants The Iron Bridge Wine Company. The purpose was to discuss my business model and my emphasis on human productivity. Our server came by to check on us and Shari took the opportunity to introduce me. She said: “this is Daphne;…

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Thank You for the Pizza but Hunger is not the Issue!

 Thank You for the Pizza but Hunger is not the Issue! 150 150 Daphne

During a conversation with a frustrated employee, she revealed the source of her frustration was work. The regional director conducted an all employee meeting to discuss the results of the engagement survey. The “company” was launching a campaign to improve engagement through a series of moral boosting activities, aka pizza parties. Immediately following the meeting…

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2014 – Aligning P.E.O.P.L.E. with Purpose

 2014 – Aligning P.E.O.P.L.E. with Purpose 150 150 Daphne

Happy New Year!  2014 is here and at DB Latimore Professional Services Group; we are committed to our mission of aligning an organizations P.E.O.P.L.E. ® with its Purpose. We ended 2013 with a strong finish of double-digit growth; exceeding our business plan in all three tiers: management consulting, leadership coaching and workforce seminars and retreats.…

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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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