Her early history includes work in the delivery and management of a specialized leadership and performance curriculum for a global training and development company. She has managed or coordinated training for thousands of people internationally and has been responsible for the training, development, and management of hundreds of leaders, managers, and mentors
When you produce any resource (money, a home, a good name), it must be maintained. All resources come with the labor, work, and action to maintain them. Poorly maintained resources can cause instability, threats, and breakdowns. The cost of regular maintenance is minimal compared to the cost of a significant breakdown; however, all maintenance has a cost.
A key phrase here is "willingly working with others" - note that it does not say "begrudgingly working with others." Rather than consider cooperation a necessary evil, consider it the only means to think and act in ways you'll never consider on your own.
Most of us think we know more than we actually do. We believe this because we ignore complexity and believe that our brain is like a computer; designed to store information (this isn't the case). Instead, our brains evolved to work with other brains and to engage in collaborative activities. Indeed, it's our ability to divide cognitive labor and share intentionality that's led to our species' success. So, when thinking about intelligence, we should take into account people's collaborative aptitude. We'd do well to encourage more collaboration – not just in school, but in society as a whole.
Vernice Armour was the first African American female combat pilot. But she's not just brave, She also has two honorary doctorates and is a published author. She now mentors elite senior executive women in the field of tech and demonstrates how to navigate courageous moves in challenging corporate climates.
Patricia DeBough has a story that amplifies the Influential U motto, "slow down to speed up." After signing up to our program, she also realized that she lacked the necessary accurate thinking required to avoid perpetuating or intensifying bad situations. Her story is a positive one that shows how understanding the pitfalls can lead to success.
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Suite 300
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93036
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