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Greetings!
Speak.
Play.
Love.
This month's Communique' can best be summed up with these three words--speak, play, love...not to be confused with the suspiciously similar words of a popular book and current movie.
More specifically, this edition includes:
- SPEAK: A self-reflection writing activity from a recent breakout session I participated in called "Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Pen."
- LOVE: Finding ways to love what you do and tap into your inner voice.
And of course, I've included some valuable resources...more Master U Academy FREE Teleseminars and a powerful weekend workshop!
Thanks so much for being a colleague and Communique' reader!
Professional Speaker & Author of the book
P.S.- A special welcome to new Communique' readers from UCSD, HHMI, IREM and Washington state universities & colleges! And, CONGRATS to those who are planning big picture goals...CIA novel, female security team and Shakira-like superstardom!
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SPEAK. PLAY. LOVE.
"You're a poet and didn't even know it." - Keith Harrell
Keith Harrell, one of the great motivational speakers of all time, recently passed away. Among my favorite memories of Keith was the quote/voice message (above) he left on my voicemail after hearing the rhyming greeting I'd recorded at that time.
I was recently reminded that we are indeed poets, and, perhaps, we didn't even know it.
While attending a higher education conference in Vancouver, Washington where I was the conference closing keynote speaker, I attended a thought-provoking breakout session by Chanira Reang Sperry of University of Washington. The workshop was entitled "Speak Loudly and Carry a Big Pen: Creating Space and Place for Your Inner Voice."
In the breakout session we were encouraged to listen to and express our inner voice by writing a poem. To assist us in creating the poem, we were asked to write a sentence in response to a series of incomplete phrases such as "I am...", "I wonder" and "I want."
Use the "I am" template below to create your own poem and gain useful insights into yourself! Better yet, use it as a team building activity for your staff!
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"I Am"
Poem Template
Complete each phrase to create your personal poem. Use this as a team building activity with your staff!
I am...
(two characteristics that describe you)
I wonder...
I hear...
I see...
I want...
I am...(restate first line)
I pretend...
I feel...
I touch...
I worry...
I cry...
I am...(repeat first line)
I understand...
I say...
I dream...
I try...
I hope...
I am... (repeat first line)
Note:
For a copy of Sarita's poem hit REPLY and put POEM in subject line.
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Click image below to view past editions of the
What Do You Say Communique' in the Archives.
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REMINDER
Clocks "fall back" one hour this Saturday night, Nov 6
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MASTER U ACADEMY
FREE Teleseminars
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WOMEN IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Be on the lookout for special email coming soon!
RE: Sarita's book-related teleseminar sponsored by ACE Women's Leadership Forum on December 9
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
COLLEAGUES
I'm coming to your city! Let's connect while I'm there. Also, ask me about doing a program for your group while I'm in town.
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Career Success Strategies Shared by Seasoned Staff at UCSD
I recently keynoted at a professional staff enrichment day at the University of California, San Diego. One of the highlights of the program was the panel of experienced managers who shared their keys to career success.
Click here to see panelists' thoughts on career success and staying motivated.
EVENT PHOTOS BELOW.
Great audience of almost 400 professional staff at UCSD!
Sarita sharing her 3 P's for Staying Positive...It's not PERSONAL, not PERMANENT, doesn't matter in the big PICTURE
Sarita (far left) posing with UCSD Professional Staff Enrichment Program planning committee.
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Does Your Business Need a Boost?
Click on image below to learn more about this personal development and business-building weekend workshop! (I attended in August...life-changing!)
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