Sage Notes

Sticking To It

Happy 2010 and happy new decade! You have probably set your goals and plans for the year. Now is the time to strike the balance between keeping your vision clear and front of mind and being flexible in how you execute on it based on what evolves and changes - with your customers, with your market and the economy. We are certainly living in dynamic times where the rules of engagement are constantly being rewritten. The analogy of steering a ship in a storm is a good one. Many are optimistic that the economy is improving. I don't know how much it actually is, and in a sustained way, or how much people would like it to. A new year often brings us to hope of starting anew. Hope is a great catalyst for action. And, I think we would be well served to entertain the possibility that there may still be other surprises in store for us.

Keep your sea legs strong so you can stay balanced and grounded in case the boat rocks some more. Keep your eye on your destination (vision) and the horizon (broader context) and you should be okay despite the ride. The theme for this month's newsletter is staying informed, flexible, recharged and powered by focused action amidst obstacles and challenges. These are keys to staying resilient in turbulent, uncertain times. I am including two of my recent interviews with entrepreneurs who started their businesses during the economic downturn and seem to be weathering the challenges with perserverance, creativity and smart financing.

Sage on TV

Susan periodically hosts a cable show where she interviews leaders and entrepreneurs based in the Connecticut/New York area. The topics focus on leadership, business ownership, holistic health and performance, sustainability for your business, body, home or for the planet.

Interviews with:
Dan and Donna Ratner
Co-Founders of Cell-nique
a super green drink company

and
Panel discussion with entrepreneurs on
"Reinventing Yourself after Corporate Life"

Sage Sense

A Sage Leader's New Year Begins With Using Velcro

It’s not yet a week from New Year’s and you are back at work. The first day back it is fun to catch up with everyone and hear about their holidays. You have a grace period to reorient back to reality[...]
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The Sage Leader Finds The Light In The Dark

Yesterday marked the Winster Solstice, the shortest day of the year. In ancient times, people would pray that the sun would come back. They didn’t know for sure if it would as they didn’t have access to as much science[...]
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How Do You Stay Connected And Unplugged?

Does this sound contradictory? It is possible to be connected to your constituents but not be tied to your pervasive electronic device of choice - wireless laptop, blackberry, I-phone, cell phone? In this age of information, accessibility and turbulent changes, it’s understandable that you want to stay connected[...]
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Client Connection

Our clients are typically senior leaders of Fortune 500 companies, as well as entrepreneurs and mid-career professionals. We are currently writing a business simulation for a Fortune 10 Company's executive development program. Other sample projects include: designing and conducting workshops on resiliency, and helping leaders develop their executive presence, increase business discipline, self mastery, enhance how they manage performance, and navigate organizational terrain to determine their next career move, and designing and administering 360 assessments. Does any of this sound like challenges you are encountering or solutions you need? Give us a call and let's talk. 203.730.2103.

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January 2010

In this Issue

• Sage Notes
• Sticking To It
• Sage on TV
• Sage Sense
• Sage Leader's New Year
• Light In The Dark
• Connected And Unplugged
• Client Connection
• Sage Newbie?