by Alise Cortez | Jun 14, 2021 | Human Connection, Uncategorized
Most of us do not develop strong communication skills until well in our latter adult years. And then we go off to work and sometimes encounter offensive interactions, discrimination, and hiring bias. Instead of those hurt feelings turning into a lawsuit that hurts the...
by Alise Cortez | Apr 4, 2021 | Leadership, Meaning in Work
In a delightful conversation across the pond with Steve Rush, he shared the inspiration for his own approach to helping people develop their own recipe for leadership. Inspired by a conversation with his wife talking about food and baking, he came upon the idea of...
by Alise Cortez | Mar 9, 2021 | Living with Passion, Meaning in Work, Performance and Engagement
What does it take to create an extraordinary life? It starts with an appetite for ongoing learning and self-awareness. An unexamined life is not fulfilling and not worth following. In this fireside chat with Robert White of Extraordinary People who has spent half a...
by Alise Cortez | Mar 2, 2021 | Human Connection, Leadership, Meaning in Work, Performance and Engagement
Everyone wants to know they matter, that the effort they put forth is noticed and appreciated. But how often do you get that precious “thank you” that conveys just how much of your blood, sweat and tears went into that work? Turns out, the answer is...
by Alise Cortez | Feb 23, 2021 | Living with Passion, Meaning in Work
Have you ever considered what you want your life to stand for, once you’re no longer here? What do you want people to remember about how you touched their lives, the difference you made to your community or the world at large? This is the conversation I enjoyed...