In my quest to be on the lookout for inspiring people, places and things I was fortunate to meet the most extraordinary person! I had first caught a glimpse of Mia Schaikewitz on a video about an upcoming series called Push Girls.
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Category Archives: Adaptability
Cruising Diversity: A kaleidoscope of cultures converge on the seas
I recently had the opportunity to go on a cruise in the eastern Mediterranean. One thing I loved about this cruise was the diversity of cultures of both the crew and the fellow cruisers. There were 42 countries represented from the cruisers and over 50 countries from the crew.
Be the Buckle: Leadership Lessons from an Ultra Runner
How does a person prepare to run 100 miles climbing over 18,000 feet and descending close to 23,000 feet in elevation throughout a course that is on a wilderness trail and fluctuates from extreme cold to extreme heat? And did I mention the 100 miles is run in one day by many of the runners?!
Be the Change: Flowing with the inevitability of change will help you survive!
Some people are more comfortable with change than others. Taking an organization or situation from one state and transforming it to another — whether it is business, personal or making the world a better place—is what I truly enjoy, what I thrive on. It comes from my childhood. My father is a retired admiral from the US Navy. We were a typical military family; by the time I was 12 years old I had lived in 11 different residences across multiple states.
The New Leadership Imperative: Top ten things you must build into your leadership toolkit to thrive in the next decade
The world is evolving at a rate that is challenging everyone to keep up! As leaders we must evolve with these changes in order to be successful. There are many dynamics that come into play in the business environment, and life in general. We have globalization of our economy which translates into many cultures coming together in organizations and throughout your customer base.
Top Gun, Top Leaders: Leadership Lessons from those under fire, literally!
Ever wonder what it would be like to have to make a decision in a life threatening situation? Although I have not been in that situation myself, I met with two men who have faced that scenario many times and are still around to tell about it. The first of the two great men I am referring to is retired Rear Admiral Roger Box.
Adaptability: Learning, growing and changing keeps everyone poised for the future.
There have been many times in my career that I needed to switch directions, sometimes even changing jobs, due to a business imperative. I was constantly looking for ways to grow my skills to make sure I could be versatile and ready for different opportunities
Woven Leadership – The Power of Diversity to Transform your Organization for Success
Today’s fast-paced business cycle demands a new approach to solving problems and moving forward. In a global world, you need employees who understand your customers and the competition. By including people of all races, ages, genders, skill sets and approaches, you multiply the resources available for any given project.
Leadership Inspiration – Unleashing the True Power of Diversity
We must see diversity as a secret weapon to be exploited in order to build the most successful organization. And we must also acknowledge that acting based on our own authenticity is imperative to weaving together the strength of the very fabric of the organization. Join me while we explore why diversity and authenticity are now requirements for any organization that wants to succeed
Woven Leadership
The Power of Diversity to Transform your Organization
for Success
"Woven Leadership is one of the freshest concepts in the field of building a vibrant organization that will empower the reader to a new standard of excellence and performance. A must-read for all managers desiring to be their best!"- Todd Duncan, New York Times best-selling author
"Kim Box's Woven Leadership shows how much stronger you and your team will be when different types of people and talents are woven together." - Jennifer Basye Sander, New York Times best-selling author and speaker
Introduction to Woven Leadership
"It's time to start recognizing that leadership comes in all shapes and sizes, demographics and life experiences. We must see diversity as a secret weapon to be exploited in order to build the most successful organization. And we must also acknowledge that acting based on our own authenticity is imperative to weaving together the strength of the very fabric of the organization. We will explore why diversity and authenticity are now requirements for any organization that wants to succeed." - Chapter 1-Woven Leadership