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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 31st, 2012
Good point, Jeffrey. As part of that, be sure to keep your audiences aware of preparations that impact them.
When driving to a speaking gig in Indianapolis, I was delayed by road construction, which I later learned was part of Super Bowl prep.
Fortunately, I had left early so I'd have time to deal with any [...]
Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 24th, 2012
Slipping into performer mode is a fear I own. It can be easy to fall into a caricature of yourself…to lose that vitality and then suddenly look around and wonder how you floated to your spot. I think I'm mindful enough not to do that, but it is always a slippery slope.
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 24th, 2012
KikI; it's the one I worry about most nowadays, particularly when doing speeches or workshops I've done over and over again.
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 24th, 2012
Interesting David as I wasn't thinking about being a nonconformist so much as confirming to your own sense of self and letting others decide how to react to your being.
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 24th, 2012
Let's hear it for noncomformists!
Our conforming colleagues, though, should know that even people who don't try to be accepted are often accepted anyway, because they are nice people who possess valuable knowledge.
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 23rd, 2012
Great post Jeffrey! I stopped being concerned about fitting in a few years ago. In reality, I gave up because it was never going to happen. The funny thing is that I felt that way regardless of where I was and who I associated with. Standing out rocks!
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 23rd, 2012
Thanks Stefanie, and interesting observation you make about context really mattering for how you fit in.
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Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 21st, 2012
I think the problem is we don't put our money where our mouth is. Every year I go to the same mediocre conferences, knowing full well how mediocre they are, and paying big bucks for the privilege (and paying big bucks even when I'm speaking – but that exploitation is a rant for another [...]
Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 21st, 2012
Unfortunately Maddie, I think you may be right. Enough people continue to show up that the bottom line is still met, so there isn't that immediate financial pressure to change.
The thing that frustrates me most is our seeming inability to get the most fundamental things consistent correct. Let's at least be committing higher [...]
Posted in Jeffrey Cufaude on Jan 19th, 2012
What a terrific reminder to be playful, find joy, and most of all jump in to life. I was just writing about these ideas on my blog for Suzuki music teachers and parents. I plan to link to this article with your permission. Great writing and thanks!
Www.suzukijunction.com
Kim
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