Month: April 2020

Think about the word STRENGTHS

Think about the word STRENGTHS

Think about the word STRENGTHS. What does that mean to you? What are your strengths? Lean into them, especially during these challenging days, to be your best, authentic self. One of my strengths is being a positive person. Always being on the lookout for the upside helps me as an executive coach, and I think that it is really helpful right now too!

Be safe,

Mary Jo

#WiseWords

“There are two kinds of opportunities:
ones which we chance upon and the other which we create.”

Ruth Benedict

Worth the Share

Get comfortable with ambiguity, don’t play into the fear, and communicate consistently are just some of my key takeaways from this article in Fast Company. It has a lot of solid advice from truly great leaders in history.

And Finally...

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting a session on Occupational Wellness for Camp Southern Ground alumni who are military veterans. What struck me, when we talked about their favorite jobs, was their passion for giving back, mentoring, leading, and teaching. When we give to others, we get so much in return!

If you want to learn more about my 1:1 executive or communication coaching, custom workshops, Career Transition Course… or just want to connect about what I’ve shared in this email, you can reach me at info@mjrcac.com

SOAR – Strengths, Outlook, Attitude, and Resilience

SOAR - Strengths, Outlook, Attitude, and Resilience

These sure are interesting times. We are all facing a myriad of challenges, and
making decisions that will affect our personal and professional lives.

So today – and every other week moving forward – I will share a few thoughts to help you SOAR: Discover your Strengths, transform your Outlook, maintain a positive Attitude and build Resilience.

Be safe,

Mary Jo

#WiseWords

“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.”

Michelle Ruiz

Worth the Share

This article from Forbes about the value of humor for leaders is worth the read.
Key Point: “Humor reminds us that we can’t take life too seriously”.

And Finally...
Recently I participated in a small group session with Dr. Richard Boyatzis – noted author, distinguished professor and quite a character. There were many golden nuggets, but my favorite was: “Build better relationships and we can help people change.” Let’s do that!
If you want to learn more about my 1:1 executive or communication coaching, custom workshops, Career Transition Course… or just want to connect about what I’ve shared in this email, you can reach me at info@mjrcac.com