by Janet Ioli | Jan 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I learned of a tragic event today that stopped me in my tracks. It was the news about a former colleague who had suddenly suffered two massive strokes a few months ago, and is now confined to a wheelchair– barely able to speak. He is 49 years old. What struck me...
by Janet Ioli | Jan 21, 2014 | Inspiration Point, Uncategorized
I went to my first yoga class over 15 years ago, with the intention of trying something new to reduce the chronic stress I was experiencing. Working as a mid or senior level leader inside large Fortune 200 companies over the years has provided me with my share of...
by Janet Ioli | Jan 15, 2014 | Inspiration Point, Uncategorized
Proteus was the ancient Greek god of the sea and rivers who had the capacity to change his form into anything at will. From Proteus comes the term “protean”, a word we use today to describe something ever-changing, adaptable, flexible, and versatile. Carl Jung, the...
by Janet Ioli | Jan 3, 2014 | Inspiration Point, Uncategorized
In ancient Rome, Janus was the god of beginnings and transitions, and also of gates, doorways, passages, endings, and time. The Romans named the month of January (Ianuarius) in his honor. He is usually depicted as having two faces, since he looked both to the future...
by Janet Ioli | Dec 9, 2013 | Inspiration Point, Uncategorized
I regularly go to a weight-lifting workout class at the gym. It’s a great class that works all your muscle groups in a 60-minute session. Last weekend, I went to a different timeslot, and an instructor I had never had before, was leading the class. What struck me in...
by Janet Ioli | Nov 1, 2012 | Inspiration Point, Uncategorized
Do you think your employees tell you what they really think when you ask them? I am often struck by how surprised some of the leaders I coach are when presented feedback about their leadership style collected from their teams. A common reaction is disappointment and...
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