Author: MJ Romeo

What does it take to maintain a positive attitude

Posted on May 19, 2020 by - Uncategorized

What does it take to maintain a positive ATTITUDE?

What does it take to maintain a positive ATTITUDE when it feels like you are in a gray funk? When will things be back to “normal”? Will they ever be back to “normal”?

Personally I am so tired of these questions. I’m tired of reading the news, and I’m sad about so many things, BUT I know I can work on my  attitude… and that gives me some solace.

Take care,
Mary Jo

#WiseWords

“Hope is being able to see that there is light
despite all of the darkness.”

Desmond Tutu

Worth the Share

Anxiety levels are high. We are in un-chartered waters, and it can be tough to know how to handle anxiety in yourself and others. This compassionate article from HBR offers clarity and solid advice, such as “Give everyone plenty of slack, understanding, and validation. Also, when someone seems especially anxious, keep in mind that you may not know the full context.”

When Anxiety Becomes Unbearable
And Finally...

Having an “attitude of gratitude” can make a huge impact. Research shows that simple things like saying, “thank you” (and really meaning it), keeping a gratitude journal, acknowledging who and what you are grateful for each day, and truly appreciating others, leads to a healthier heart. 

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

I keep hearing the word Outlook

Posted on May 3, 2020 by - Uncategorized

I Keep Hearing the Word OUTLOOK.

During this challenging time of Covid-19, I keep hearing the word OUTLOOK. Our mental attitude or how we look towards the future colors the lens through which we see everything. At times likes these, it can be very dark indeed. Is that useful? How can we reframe our outlook so that it better serves us? Actively practicing gratitude could be a good place to start.

Be safe,

Mary Jo

#WiseWords

“Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.”

Montesquieu

Worth the Share

What most struck me about this article from McKinsey & Company is how far management has evolved to incorporate gratitude, belonging, compassion: “Leaders are uniquely positioned to serve as influential role models for compassionate acts and demonstrating care for people’s basic needs.”

Tuning in, turning outward:
Cultivating compassionate leadership in a crisis
And Finally...

One of the upsides of sheltering in place is group Zoom calls. As an alumni of Columbia’s executive coaching program, I’ve been on the call with other Columbia coaches from around the globe. The other day we talked about the Comfort Zone work from A. White in 2008, reimagined for Covid 19 by Dr. A. Valijevac. Today, many of us are stuck in the Fear Zone…how can you draw yourself out to the Growth Zone.

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

Think about the word STRENGTHS

Posted on April 21, 2020 by - Uncategorized

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.

What FDR, Churchill, and Shackleton
can teach us about leadership
during the coronavirus crisis
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

Posted on April 7, 2020 by - Uncategorized

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”.

How Humor Can be a Leader's
Friend in Crisis
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