Posts filed under ‘Perspective’

Struck by Living

Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Susan Shapiro Leave a Comment

This week I was struck by an incredibly gifted writer and survivor of depression. Julie Hersh spoke at Legacy Books in Plano TX,  and I went on a friend’s suggestion that I hear her after reading the book by the same name. http://www.struckbyliving.org/content/  Julie had so much wisdom to share for everyone,  even if you [...]

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Going Slow To Go Fast

Posted on May 13th, 2010 by Susan Shapiro Leave a Comment

Sometimes a slow pace can be downright infuriating. In our instant-solution, instant-communication society, many love to drive fast, walk fast, talk fast, and act fast. But as a leader, taking the time to proceed more slowly can sometimes be the secret to being more effective.  In any leadership role, there's a choice to make: jump [...]

Ever get stuck? Know someone who is stuck?

Posted on April 23rd, 2010 by Susan Shapiro (1) Comment

Could be stuck in the job, a relationship, stuck on a project with no clear path through? Susan Stageman, a master practitioner in NLP, taught me the steps to help someone get unstuck. Discuss the issue with them. Then state, “It sounds like or looks like you are confused about (name what it is.)" Ask [...]