Darrell Kidd

Promoting organizational culture and well being through optimism, an entrepreneurial spirit and LEGO Serious Play, Conscious Capitalism and Seed Spot mentor

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"Wherever you go or whatever you do, give yourself a moment to get out of your head and just soak in your environment. You never know what will spark an idea!" - Paula Rizzo - When tunnel vision hits, don't let yourself get trapped in your little bubble.

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Don't let this happen here! Stop the socialists in Congress

[Marco Rubio @marcorubio]

Attention US media

In #Cuba they are rising up because socialism is a always disaster

Are you going to report on this so the world can hear their voices?

[Jon Bloom @JonBloom]

Last thing b4 drifting off to a glorious night's sleep.
Suggestions from the wife & I to the fans re: counting Giannis down at the FT line.

1) Count in Greek (we looked it up & nixed it after the #2)
2) Count in Roman -- i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi...
3) 1 Antetokounmpo, 2 Anteto...

[Larry Fitzgerald @LarryFitzgerald]

Heart of a Champion @CP3 🔥

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"Mess is something we strive to clean up, not explore. But to really unpack our fears, we need to be comfortable with, even be excited by, doubt." - Rachel Botsman - We are often driven by logic and certainty, giving little mental space for mystery and doubt.

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"We need to break down false beliefs about perfectionism and the idea that leaders need to be superhuman. We need a future where it is normal for leaders to say 'I don’t know.'" - Chester Elton - When it comes to leadership, progression should be valued above perfectionism.

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"When a mentor provides smart advice, the protégé should go back to the mentor to say, this is what I tried and this is what I learned ... and so if you work on being a good protégé, you usually can get a lot of mentors." - Byron Auguste

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"Discomfort doesn’t always need to be relieved. It can be leveraged like rocket fuel to propel us forward." - Nir Eyal - Instead of looking for the easiest way to rid ourselves of discomfort, we should look within to understand what is driving our desire to escape.

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"If we want to build for tomorrow, we can’t simply push ourselves forward. Pushing needs a purpose." - Jason Feifer - Once we start asking ourselves the right questions, we're more open to challenging and complicated answers.

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"Treat all employees as human beings, rather than as human capital, and figure out what makes them tick." - Gary Shapiro - As a leader, the more you genuinely care about your employees, the better they will perform.

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@PlayoffMikal @playoffbook @AytonsWRLD @mikalbridge @PointGreatness @PlayoffHBC23 @CHRISPAULBURNER @AaryanS19 @cockownsyou @thatonesunsfan Take it to Denver tonight!

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"If innovation is necessary for an organization to grow, then diversity in itself is a must in order to remain competitive. There is a whole set of language and skills to learn if you are to become a true ally in the workplace." - Tana Session

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"Focus not on the day-to-day goals, but on the larger impact of the virtual team’s work. Be sure to spend time thinking about your own 'why' so you can better help your team understand theirs."-Jim Citrin-Creating a sense of purpose is integral in motivating and inspiring a team

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"We need to find ways to discuss unconscious bias and create pathways for women to have opportunities to excel. Perhaps the first step on that journey is to consider an inclusive language of leadership." - Vani Kola - successful leaders create a supportive workspace.

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My favorite drink...Labron's tears

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@maxmcc11

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@jmeucci @LeaderPrelude Put the needs of the people in their charge ahead of their own.

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"A ninja innovator is always learning. That love of learning is the catalyst for innovation. It will help you stand out from the crowd, because you’ll have the knowledge you need to go into battle to achieve success." - Gary Shapiro - Be passionate about learning.

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"Surround yourself with people who lift you up. Put yourself in situations that highlight your strengths. Find work that fulfills you. Love the people who love you. Cut the people out of your life that bring you down." - Christopher Dessi - Keep up the things that propel you!

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"Never underestimate the importance of understanding yourself. The more self-knowledge you quickly accumulate, the greater the chance of a better job fit." - Marla Gottschalk - For recent graduates entering the job market, know yourself to plan your career journey.