Dana Theus

INSIGHT: When Analysis Becomes Paralysis

Have you ever noticed how unmade decisions can gang up on you and hold you down? INSIGHT: Analysis has it’s limits. Know where they are. If you’re ever feeling powerless, make a few decisions. Watch how your INpower meter pops up. Choice is power so when you need a power boost, make a choice. But...

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INSIGHT: Flow

  Wow. Friday already? Where did the week go? When things are moving “too fast” ask yourself if you’re rushing or flowing. Flow is better. I asked for a lot and I got it! Woot! The dog caught the bus and now it’s time to run. Despite the mixed metaphors, I’ve noticed something about this...

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INSPIRATION: Trust Your Intuitive Mind

Do you ever wish you could just put aside all the reports and charts and meaningless details and get.things.done? You can. Go ahead, put them aside. Don’t worry. They’re not going anywhere and you can pick them up again in just a bit. But try this simple intuitive leadership exercise and watch the...

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INSPIRATION: Fresh Start

Why do we hate Mondays? I used to, but not any more. Now I think of them as a fresh start. I know I'm NOT at my best when I'm tired or down to the wire on a deadline. I always have more energy in the morning than at night. PLUS, at the beginning of a thing, there's still so much time that things...

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INSIGHT: Relationship Vision

What if everyone you interacted with on a regular basis was in 100% agreement with you on what you were trying to do together? Reaching agreement doesn't always mean that people agree with you. How much energy do you spend trying to get others to agree with you? A huge percentage of our time goes...

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Do Meetings Waste Time You Could Otherwise Be Productive?

How much more would you get accomplished if it weren't for meetings? Sometimes it feels like the answer is "a lot" and yet our need to work cohesively with our teammates means meetings are a must. Here's a simple look at how to get the most out of the meetings you attend - and especially those you...

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INSIGHT: Word Trick

Have you ever thought about the power of your words? [Tweet "You create power every time you open your mouth."] Choose your words and you’re choosing your thoughts. Choose your thoughts and you’re managing your energy. Manage your energy and you’re becoming conscious. Become conscious and access...

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INSPIRATION: 40/40 Hindsight

Whenever you’re facing uncertainty and wondering if you should trust ______, remember that whether or not you trust ______ you can absolutely trust yourself to make the best of whatever you’re getting yourself into. Sound silly? Look back at the last thing that went poorly and what you learned out...

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How Do You Respond To Gender Discrimination & Bias?

What do you do in that moment where you see someone discriminating against you - or another woman? - Click To Tweet Sometimes you want to lash out at gender discrimination. Sometimes you're so flabbergasted you don't know what to say or do. Take some tips from InPowerWomen.com bloggers Dana Theus...

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