My contribution to Switch and Shift's BOLD series - just up my alley!!! 
"At one level, it’s a matter of faith. At another level, it’s a risk-reward analysis. In all the situations I faced, the risk of compromising belief far outweighed the reward of any compromised behavior. At the end of the day, if I didn’t have my integrity, what did I have? At the end of the day, what was the worst thing the company could do to me? Fire me!" read on.....
Thanksgiving - time to spend with family, eat, watch and play football, the Macy's Day Parade, traditions - old and
new. New studies scientifically show how an 'attitude of gratitude' actually makes us healthier and happier ~ focusing on how being grateful is better for 'me' instead of for 'you'. This season, forget that stuff. Start being grateful because it's the right thing to do - for others, not for ourselves. So what are you grateful for this year? how long can you make that list? Give it a try - from little things like always knowing when you flip the switch the light goes on to the unconditional love of a parent, spouse or child. Perhaps just try for a list of things you're grateful for this month! Here's my abbreviated list!
Have a very blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving... as you are a blessing to others.
My latest HBR post. Yes, control really is for beginners. You don't get 'jazz' with control...only with freedom. After seeing Carl Størmer's story at BIF9 and an intense & casual chat with my friend, and daughter's jazz voice teacher, Kim Nazarian of the New York Voices, I have a very different view of management, leadership, creativity, innovation and the music of life. Please read and comment....
Deb is here to reveal to organizations their beginner's mind while giving them the tools to execute.
