Cathy Gaynor, Author at Emergent

Cathy Gaynor

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, the current COO of Facebook is a book I would highly recommend to all men and women in a leadership role as well as all wives, husbands, fathers, and mothers. I thought I would share a couple of ideas mentioned in the book that really stuck with me. Sheryl talks in the…

Cathy Gaynor

In a world where the answers to most of our questions are at our fingertips, one in which we’re often overwhelmed with the need to keep up with technology, are we trying to be too perfect? Are we cruising blindly through the process in an effort to reach a mythical goal of perfection, and losing…

Cathy Gaynor

When you ask people these days how they’re doing, the answer is often about how busy they are – there is always so much to do and not enough time. The book “Busy” by Tony Crabbe suggests that many of us use “busy” as a badge of honor to emphasize that we are working hard.…

Cathy Gaynor

What stretches you, and what energizes you?
In this busy holiday season, most of us are stretched to the max - whether with shopping, decorating, social engagements or end-of-year work. So how do we stay energized?

Cathy Gaynor

Who doesn’t love a good session with your favorite bands? My session usually involves riding in my car with music blaring through the speakers, while I try secretly to sing along. Meaningful and motivational lyrics always strike me, and I’ve learned along the way that many of my emotions are tied to them. The song…

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I recently read a newspaper article discussing the fascinating topic of awe, and since then I have been thinking a lot about the effects that experiencing awe can have on us. Awe is described as that ‘goose bump’ feeling we get when we see the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, or another natural wonder of our…

Cathy Gaynor

Think of some of the inspirational quotes about baby steps that you’ve read – Small steps to big change… Take one small step in the direction of your dreams… Big things change with many small steps… What small step have you taken today? Studies, research, and self-improvement articles often remind us that small steps, done…

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Do you have the language of leadership? How is what you’re saying affecting you as leader? Whether in your life, your family, your team, or your community, what is your language saying about your leadership? I was recently working with a client on her awareness of her language – of what she was saying, and…

Cathy Gaynor

Have you ever stood hip-deep in a stream and felt the steady rush of water around your feet? Those are the deep currents – the currents that keep the water moving and flowing. Life comes with some sunny and calm days AND stormy and choppy days; they all make up the ebb and flow of…

Cathy Gaynor

This time of year is one of my favorites; the weather is cooler, the leaves start to fall, and pumpkins are decorating the neighborhood. And of course, the kids head back to school to tackle new challenges and learn new things. Even more than spring, it is a time of beginnings. My daughter started high…

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