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T.H. White |
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| Purposeful News
July 2009 |
Greetings!
While summer conjures up thoughts of fun and recreation, it is also a busy time of year for a lot of people because kids are home from school and work piles up while we are on our vacations.
I have been on anything but a vacation lately, but that doesn't mean I haven't had fun. For me, forward movement in the form of new learning and new opportunities is always fun!
In short, I've achieved the Certified Life Coach credential through my coach training school, have begun a process of Emotional Intelligence certification through EQMentor, and last but not least, launched my new blog, Purposeful Leadership.
Meanwhile, I continue to learn each day how all events in our lives, good and bad, work together to make us into the unique people that we are. It is my hope that through this issue you move one step closer to becoming all that you were created to be.
Live and learn,
Janna
Janna Rust
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Purposeful Leadership: A blog is born
I am thrilled to announce a new resource available for you to assist in your leadership journey: The Purposeful Leadership blog. Remember, all of us are leaders, whether we want to be or not!
If you enjoy this newsletter, you will also enjoy the Purposeful Leadership blog. While it will be similar in content to this newsletter, it will also provide you:
- more frequent tips, challenges and information
- a means to share your expertise with others
- a place to learn from and connect with others
- links to other helpful leadership sites
- a place to ask questions, receive feedback, and let me know exactly what you think.
Please stop by the blog and let me know you came! Click below:
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The Journey to Authentic Leadership:Transformation in the Crucible
Crucible: A severe test or trial.
Normal human beings do not SEEK out trials and tribulations to learn from. We typically avoid these situations at all costs! However, we can learn the most through the crucibles in our lives if we take the time to objectively reflect.
Speaking of crucibles, Bill George states:
"By going through the process of reliving and rethinking your earlier experience, you can see it through a different lens. Whereas before you may have viewed yourself as a victim of life's injustices, now you can find the power in having had those experiences and recognize that they give you the passion to use your leadership to help others."
What crucible in your life comes to mind right now? Following are some questions* to help you glean the most from the experience:
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WHAT happened? Describe the main events.
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WHEN did you first become aware that something significant was taking place? Looking back, what did you miss seeing? What from this experience can you use to notice the "trouble" earlier next time?
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HOW did your actions influence the outcome of this?
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WHY did this touch you so deeply? What changes in attitudes or beliefs does this experience push you to consider?
Write out the answers to these questions this month. Reflection brings transformation. In doing so you might just unlock the door to being the best you can be.
*Source:Adapted from "Coaching Questions: A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills, Tony Stoltzfus |
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