Lori Gibson-Washington, Author at The Calming Coach

On Being a Jazzy Leader

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason Ella Fitzgerald embodies GWC's 3Rs of Leadership - Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason. We call her a Jazzy Leader. Have you heard the rhyme of "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"? Who can forget the rhythm of her scatting like as heard here? And do you know the REASON she began scatting?…

My Life’s Mission – Lessons Learned in 2020

January 25, 2021January 27, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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The afterglow of presenting a Cultural Competency session What lessons did you learn in 2020? There are so many lessons I learned. While I already knew I was an empath, I really had to learn how to combine self-care with fulfilling my life's mission. My mission is helping others understand…

Let’s Cancel Cancel Culture

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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Let's cancel Cancel Culture with respect, love, and compassion for those who differ from us. Professor Loretta J. Ross to the Rescue I'm so glad that Professor Loretta J. Ross is teaching a course on canceling Cancel Culture at Smith College! In case you might not know "calling out" is…

Leading through Life’s Bittersweet Times

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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Life is bittersweet. As a leader, it's important to have empathy for your staff, especially this time of year. Some folk have issues, you might even have issues. There are many ways to lead through the bitter to get to the sweet of camaraderie and commerce. For a complimentary…

What the Bleep is SEO?

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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So here's a question for you - What the bleep is SEO? For those who don't know, the acronym stands for - search engine optimization. For me, SEO is how can you find me in the top 10 listings when you're searching for an expert who helps leaders deal with…

Care Without Expectation – Are You Kidding Me?

June 14, 2020June 13, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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In times like these, it seems counter-intuitive to love without condition, to talk without bad intention, to give without any reason, and to care without any expectation. But it is indeed the only way we'll be able to all get along so that we will want to change policies and…

“Ouch, I’m Sorry” – What You Say When Toes are Stepped On

June 7, 2020June 8, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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Yesterday, I posted this on various social media platforms. The following is a real example of "Ouch, I'm Sorry" - a simple and powerful diversity technique. One of my trusted friends and allies sent me a private message. Here are excerpts of our exchange. ---------- My friend: "I love the…

Words of Wisdom for the Wanna-Be Exercise Zealot

April 1, 2020April 6, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

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WHO I AM Hi, my name is Lori and sometimes I can be overzealous about exercise. So there are times I have to remember there are words of wisdom for wannabe exercise zealots like me. WHAT I WANT If you know me, you know it's my life's goal to be…

Do 14 Days Really Make a Difference?

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

Fourteen Days Fourteen days have been mentioned as the incubation period for COVID-19. Do 14 days of staying at home really make a difference? I seem to remember that St. Patrick's Day was when states started to aggressively push the public to STAY HOME! Stay Home I'll ask again,…

Calm in the Time of a Pandemic Storm

March 20, 2020March 21, 2020 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

Extra! Extra! Read all about! You can be calm in the midst of this coronavirus outbreak. There are some things still open in California during the pandemic storm's shelter in place. At least, so says an article from the Sacramento Bee - What is Still Open During California's Shelter in…

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