Evoke Development

Are you putting your reputation at risk? Marshall Goldsmith’s article entitled “Don't Damage Your Reputation - End Pointless Argument” does a great job of pointing out the down side to being “too” committed to your own agenda. So, the next time...

Over my life, I have been blessed with hundreds of wonderful people from around the world who have shared invaluable insights, experiences, and encouragement. Whether they realized it or not, their generosity through shared knowledge or personal example has helped me become the woman I am today.

The funny thing is, most of us don’t realize the impact we have on others – even people we don’t know. Think about it, what messages are you consciously and unconsciously sharing every day? How can your experiences, attitudes, and work ethic influence and serve as an example to others?

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Recently, I’ve been working on a project that made me stop and think about how important it is to make sure that everyone is on the same page when it comes to the meaning of the words you use. Although there is a common definition to most words, how an individual perceives a word based on his/her past experience may vary enormously. The words in question on this particular project are coaching and counseling. And, because of the difference in perception between the individuals involved, there is a lot of conflict in how certain situations should be handled.

Recently, I've been working on a project that made me (read more)...

According to Kast & Rosenzweig (1985, p. 5), organizations consist of goal-oriented arrangements, people with a purpose, psychosocial systems, people interacting in groups, technological systems, people using knowledge and techniques, and integration of structured activities, people working together in patterned relationships.

Mentoring can be defined as a significant, beneficial effect on the life or style of another person, generally as a result of personal one-on-one contact. A mentor is one who offers knowledge, insight, perspective, or wisdom that is especially useful to the other person.