Lynnette (Lyn) Mijen Cikara, Occupational Therapist and Coach, passed away on January 5, 2020. She was born and raised in Edenvale, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, on August 29, 1950. She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in 1973. Being an Occupational Therapist (OT) wasn’t […]
31 Years to Peel a Banana: A Book by Phyllis Woolf
This week I have an exciting announcement to make! My long-time friend, Phyllis Woolf, in Johannesburg, South Africa released her book: “31 Years to Peel a Banana”. It is her story about bias and overcoming limitations of people around her who could not see past her visible disability. Here is the link on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DCWVW4 […]
Leaders Can Spread Hope
With the holiday season in full swing, we often find ourselves nervous about our security, the financial soundness of our industry and maybe a little helpless about making a difference that really counts. The responsibility to keep projects and teams successful lies with us as managers. Now is the time to review your personal purpose, […]
Thank You
Thanksgiving always reminds me of what I have received from my clients. That includes you, my subscribers. This year I wish to thank you for the following: •Thank you for forcing me to grow and learn right alongside with you • Thank you for being serious about self improvement as leaders and taking me along […]
Be An Authentic Leader
A couple of my clients have been tested by their company culture and environments recently. It was challenging for them to realize that, even with their advanced leadership skills, something was missing – trust. Both leaders thought that they had excellent managers who trusted them, however in an environment of rapid change and high pressure […]