Ever wonder what happens when the straight-talk of a true New Yorker meets deep empathy? Pull up a chair as George Janson shares how he creates magic in his groups – from using a poo emoji to turning lunch orders into identity celebrations. Get ready for fresh takes on group dynamics (wait until you hear […]
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In this engaging conversation, Francine Lasky interviews Nancy Capistran, exploring themes of leadership, personal growth, and the impact of community. Nancy shares her journey as a cancer survivor and how it shapes her perspective on success and vulnerability. The discussion delves into the importance of asking thought-provoking questions, the power of collaboration, and the role
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In this conversation, Francine Lasky and Danielle Baldwin explore the importance of community and connection in leadership roles, particularly within Vistage. They discuss the role of rituals in fostering group dynamics, the lessons learned from chairing, and the significance of creativity and mindset in effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-worth and the
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In this engaging conversation, Francine Lasky interviews Cheryl McDuffie James, a seasoned Vistage Chair, about her journey in leadership, the importance of mentorship, and the balance between supporting and challenging members. Cheryl shares her insights on recharging her energy, innovative meeting formats, and the intersection of faith and leadership. The discussion also touches on the
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In this conversation, Artie Isaac shares his insights on leadership, particularly in the context of chairing groups. He discusses his journey, the skills that have shaped his approach, and the balance between writing and improvisation. Artie emphasizes the importance of doing less as a chair, allowing members to take the lead, and the value of
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FRANCINE’S FISHFOOD – A goldfish’s growth is limited only by their environment, is yours limited by luck? How can you bait serendipity’s hook? What does the first new blue dye in 200 years have to do with how to get LUCKY when asked “So, what do you do?” Also discover my favorite pizza, a new card game & 7 lucky products discovered by accident.
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FRANCINE’S FISHFOOD – A goldfish’s growth is limited only by their environment. It’s not woo-woo therapy. It is all about realizing that we can only control so much. We do the best we can, with the resources we have.
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FISHFOOD – A goldfish’s growth is limited only by their environment.
With the holidays + COVID, some business leaders are frustrated and feel powerless balancing family and safety at this perilous time. Here are 3 great articles that may help.
My Bubbe Florence often spread Yiddish words in conversation like schmaltz (chicken fat) on toast. The recent protests led me to begin unpacking the word “racism.” Here’s how . . .
Schelpping Tsuris . . . lean into discomfort Read More »
I bet you can name 10 movies about damaged, highly successful male leaders: Steve Jobs (Ashton Kutcher), Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg), Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), etc. How many women do we see on screen as less-than-textbook leaders? Um, ones that win in the end?
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