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Dorothy Lazovik

Dorothy is on a mission to shift the culture of organizations to people first! Supporting leaders in fulfilling their TO BE LIST to better deliver on their TO DO LIST. Doing the work impacts how leaders see themselves, the people they lead, the environment they create and the outcomes they achieve. Producing higher engagement, ownership and productivity. How would making a change like this elevate your business results?

Life Advice by Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe

Have you ever declared you wanted something in your life and prepared the mental list of exactly what had to be included for you to be happy? You know that list for the perfect man or woman! The perfect job! Heck, the perfect life!

A participant who recently attended a personal brand training session sent me the following letter from a man who asked Mike Rowe for some life advice. It is has a powerful message that aligns with a leader’s personal brand and I couldn’t keep it to myself.

His response is one of the best things I’ve read!

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Recalibrate Your Confidence Meter

Recalibrate

Here’s an unfortunate truth.

We hold ourselves to standards we would never impose on colleagues, friends or family.

By berating ourselves for mistakes, ruminating over missteps and discounting our victories…these behaviours take a toll on our confidence and brand image.

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Feedback You Get Thanked For – Good or Bad!

Feedback

Feedback is one of those things that is not typically sought out and is often dreaded. What if you could learn to ask for feedback that was actually constructive? AND what if you could learn to give feedback that others actually wanted to listen to? Good or bad!

If you are an aspiring leader who wants to grow and improve, asking for feedback is essential to your growth and giving constructive feedback will help others grow.

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Why Practicing Appreciation Matters

Why practicing

Recently I was engaged in a discussion with a leader about the lack of effort made to express appreciation in the workplace. “Really, someone can’t walk down the hall to express appreciation, they send an email!” So the point isn’t just that you express appreciation, it is how you make someone feel.

The truth is we all know what she is talking about.

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What Does Your Name Bring to Mind?

What does your name

Companies invest a lot of time, money and energy into building their brands. They want you to have a certain experience with their products. Take a moment to consider popular consumer products that are in the same category and what thoughts they bring to mind…

  • Apple versus Microsoft
  • Rolex versus Timex
  • BMW versus Ford
  • Godiva versus Hershey

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Boost Your Communication Effectiveness by 93%!

Boost

Communication is an art. How you communicate your message influences how you are perceived. The how represents 93% of the feelings and attitudes you portray when delivering your message.

Picture this: You observe a tall well-dressed man getting out of his Porsche – this communicates a message and you form an impression.

He begins walking toward you with his shoulders slumped and is expressionless – the initial impression changes.

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Stop Hiding! Succeed Being You!

Stop hiding

Are you hiding behind who you think you should be? Do you feel to be taken seriously, you need to be serious? Do you believe you have to change who you are to succeed?

A woman approached me after a talk I gave, and everything about her screamed serious – her dress, her hairstyle, her facial expression, her language, and even her body language.

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Authentic Leaders Edge

Next Step

Ready to implement a model that elevates your leaders and has them taking ownership of who they are and the results they achieve? Interested in creating the environment that puts people first to increase engagement, build trust and improve how business gets done?

Let’s start a conversation. It will give you the opportunity to get your questions answered and understand if it is a good fit for you, your leaders or organization.