Covid-19 has brought almost immediate change to how people work. Many people are working remotely, while others are looking for new jobs during this pandemic. Now is now is the BEST time to be learning new skills and keeping older skills sharp, to make sure that you're ready for whatever comes next. During this time of ambiguity, I want to share some resources that are free or inexpensive that can support your lifelong learning.
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I read many books each year (physical copies, e-books, and audio books). As an ICF Certified Executive Coach, I read a lot about coaching and leadership development to keep my skills and approach sharp. I also read books about business and social justice, as these are particular interests of mine. I recommend books of interest in my monthly newsletter to share with my subscribers.
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The current pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus is affecting everyone all over the world. Small businesses and entrepreneurs, in particular, are having difficulty as they navigate these new, difficult times. As the leader of an eight-year-old small business, Sarah Scala Consulting, I have a few tips that have helped me keep my small business afloat during this unprecedented business climate.
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Recent acts of racial violence, police brutality, and social unrest have once again brought to the forefront the long history of systemic racism and oppression within the United States. As a white woman, this has been a period of reflection and learning for me, seeking ways to educate myself on the issues and discover ways to be a more effective ally to the BIPOC community. In this blog, I discuss some resources that were particularly helpful to me as part of this effort to become a more aware and responsible business owner, citizen, and ally.
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Recently, I participated in a live course on Digital Learning Design offered by Dr. Allana Todman-Da Graca, founder of Turning on the Lights Global Institute. With her 20+ years of experience in designing digital learning and an contributor of The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education, I felt that I was in good hands to build these skills.
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Now, more than ever, people are working in different ways and in different places. With the majority of people working remotely, you no longer have face to face time with those that you lead and manage. Right now, it is increasingly important to recognize and celebrate successes with those members of your team.
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For a number of years, I have been teaching and speaking about positive psychology - specifically Optimism, Resilience, and Grit. As we look at the world today, with people working to overcome both economic and health disparities caused by COVID-19, optimism, resilience, and grit are the key skills to fight fear, uncertainty, and doubt!
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These unprecedented times during the coronavirus pandemic have led to changes for all of us, both at work and at home. As new experiences emerge, both individual and collective, the pursuit of inclusion is more important than ever.
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Each week of social distancing, I am learning something new! Last week, I took an online class about designing online classes. What am I learning this week? I recently came across a FREE class online that teaches the “Top 10 Vegetables to Plant That Will Really Feed You” by Wild Abundance.
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Curious about where I do my design and virtual coaching work? This blog details my setup and layout of my office - which I refer to as Mission Control Center.
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Lately many bloggers are sharing what they carry every day,. This movement is known as Everyday Carry or EDC. I thought it would be fun to write a blog sharing what I typically carry - my EDC as a speaker and facilitator. As a professional speaker and entrepreneur, there are specific equipment that I never leave home without.
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Emotional Intelligence is a key skill for 2020! The subject of Emotional Intelligence comes up quite frequently in my conversations with clients as a skill they are looking to develop in their executives and leaders.
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Many of my clients have requested solutions around the management of conflict. Whether it's between two leaders of an organization or a team, including Conflict Management training as part of a leadership curriculum provides many benefits.
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This blog shares tips for disconnecting during business travels.
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Through conversations with my SCORE mentors, a spreadsheet was created showing the current-state and future-state of the systems. This analysis also included the frequency of use. This spreadsheet helped to quantify the amount of time devoted to each task and system. From these insights, I identified ways to use certain systems for multiple tasks and streamline processes. It's often helpful to take a look at what we're spending our time doing as entrepreneurs, and what we may be able to delegate or eliminate.
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