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Secret Names

Last year, John C. Maxwell, one of my mentors, asked each of his certified coaches and speakers to volunteer for one week in May to serve by sharing four important leadership lessons.  Frankly, I thought it was a great idea!  This…

 
Juggling Life

 
Hello, my name is Deb Ingino, and I am a juggler.

 
And I'm betting you are,…

Several of you know or at least have heard of - whether you will admit it or not - Jeff Foxworthy, the “You Might Be a Redneck” guy.

Well, I’ve decided to give all this a New York “My Wired Style” spin.  So here goes. 

You might be D-wired if:

• Your emails consist of two- to three-word…

In addition to founding My Wired Style, I am the CEO of Strength Leader Development. During one of our Strength Leader classes last week, we talked about …

May 25, 1961.  That day was a turning point in the history of the United States.  That was the day President John F. Kennedy presented a monumental speech before Congress, wherein he announced the United States would be sending a man to the moon within the decade.  Here are some excerpts from that speech. They are powerful lessons in vision.

He…

Have you ever been around a cranky two-year-old? 

Have you ever acted like a cranky two-year-old yourself? 

I think we can all answer a resounding, “Yes!” to those two questions, for sure.

The thing about a two-year-old is that…

Play a Little Smarter

I know you’ve seen the headlines, but I feel the need to repeat them anyway.

Giants WIN!

It…

CDHIASOCS

I’ve been enjoying my first few weeks of official “free agency”, and they’ve been busy ones, I assure you.  I’m excited about all the coaching clients I am able to help with finding out how they are wired and using their strengths to do some pretty significant things.

And I am thrilled to be…

Ever seen a child who was so strong in their capabilities you were frightened?

Has it happened with an adult lately?

Probably not.

As children we may not have been tainted yet by what the world believes is possible.  But as adults, we are reminded over and over and over again.

The problem…

“The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has no vision”

Helen Keller…

“With vision there is no room to be frightened. No reason for intimidation. It’s time to march forward! Let’s be confident and positive!” Charles Swindoll…

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”  Harriet Tubman

Do you have a dream that is so big that you have…

“Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt

Did you know that the bumble bee should not be able to fly?…

Having a ladder is great but if you climb and find you have it leaning against the wrong wall, time to reposition yourself.

The same is true for our D.I.S. and C.…

Some days we're like Allison here

and other days we're ... well not.

 …

Well, now we come to the seventh and final chapter in our series on leadership.  This one has tentacles that extend into every other chapter.  It can make or break the other six.  Managed well, it will nourish and support them.  Left undisciplined, it can break up a…

What's Your Gift?

There’s a Walmart somewhere in the Midwest. 

And in this Walmart is very special gift. 

You won’t find it on a shelf anywhere in the store.  You will find it at the front door.  You see, there is a greeter there who dispenses it daily.  It…

Chapter 6 - Leadership Home

Home for the…