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Acknowledging, Pivoting, and Validating

August 15, 2022November 21, 2022 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

ACKNOWLEDGING I believe in acknowledging others when I've been lukewarm or resistant to an idea. PIVOTING When I pivoted my coaching practice, I thought my target audience was formerly successful and revered Baby Boomers angry at being pushed out of their jobs. I also thought I was running a B2C…

How Financially Stable People Can Make Life More Equitable

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

I am a voracious reader. I love learning new things. I value making life more equitable for as many people as possible. As I was scrolling through LinkedIn, I learned a new thing about equity in this article. I learned a term I had never heard of - “Higher-Income Solipsism…

Is Your Sprint Getting in the Way?

January 30, 2022March 12, 2022 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

Is your sprint getting in the way of your self-care? Many of us who are working for the betterment of the planet, our communities, or our families are burnt out. We sometimes think if we take time off something bad will happen. We sometimes think... *We'll let someone down. *No…

Are you a survivor or a victim?

September 8, 2021September 11, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

So, are you a survivor or victim of your circumstances? When it comes down to it, it's all about mindset. Do you have a fixed mindset - that of a victim? Or do you have a growth mindset - that of a survivor? Wanna know how you can tell the…

Elon Musk – My New Hero

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

I saw the ads announcing Elon Musk as host of Saturday Night Live for this past Mother's Day Weekend. Little did I know that, today, I would view him as a champion for diversity and inclusion. ELON MUSK IS MY NEW HERO! The Quirky Hero On Saturday night. I really…

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?…

Let’s Cancel Cancel Culture

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

Lori Gibson-Washington

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

Lori Gibson-Washington

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

Lori Gibson-Washington

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…

How to Lead Others

December 11, 2019 by Lori Gibson-Washington

Lori Gibson-Washington

Steps to Leading Others: *Work with Your Higher Power *Be You *Understand Your Boss *Collaborate with Your Colleagues *Know Your Stakeholders *Coach Your Staff It ALWAYS works; especially in this order.

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