Fish Out of Water

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CHANGE. It requires being a fish out of water, for a time. The fear of the unknown, or not making it to our destination successfully can feel like we are suffocating. Sometimes those feelings keep us from making the leap.

If we can only persist, and move forward, the terror can be replaced by the joy of reaching where we were meant to be…and then breathing. So how can we prepare for the leap, and keep ourselves from turning back when fear and doubt threaten our course?

  • Envision where we are going. The more clearly we can picture our destination, the more likely we are to reach it. The mere act of describing where we are going causes us to make subtle changes that propel us forward.

  • Always move towards who we are meant to be. Strive to fully understand and appreciate our unique talents and what gives us energy. Move in the direction of that energy.

  • Give ourselves grace. It is okay to be scared. It is okay to make mistakes. Don’t fight it. Move through it.

Join Us in Charlotte!

Leadership Agility

The Competitive Advantage that will Set You Apart

Join us for networking and an interactive session delivered by Lisa Dahmus, Principal Consultant, Customized Interactions. 

This session is adapted from sessions Lisa delivered at the Association of Talent Development (ATD) European and Middle Eastern Summits in Amsterdam and Dubai.

Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

Thursday February 20, 2020
5:30-7:30 pm
101 N. Tryon Suite 112

Inclusion, Fit, and Innovation

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Organizations need diversity of thought to generate innovative products and processes, but if not embraced, those with different interpersonal styles or values may feel marginalized or shut down and even leave. Have you ever felt like a misfit or do you sense one of your colleagues feels out of place? Our article in TD Magazine, Seeing Red Flags, discusses the implications of fit, how to address fit issues, and tactics for fostering inclusion.