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Are you a Change Wimp or a Change Wolf when using Technology?

Linda LaitalaMay 12, 2022Business, Leadership, Management, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

NFTs, Cryptocurrency, AI, distributed cloud, hyper-automation. Do you understand or perhaps actually use some of this new technology? If you’re reading this on a computer you purchased within the past six months, you might be a change wolf.

Heartbroken

Linda LaitalaApril 14, 2022UncategorizedLeave a Comment

On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. In the seven weeks that have passed, we have witnessed a modern country being reduced to rubble. We have seen women and children flee.

My Opinion – Your Opinion

Linda LaitalaApril 7, 2022Business, Career, Leadership, Management, Uncategorized, WorkLeave a Comment

While standing in line at a conference, I listened to the conversations around me. What I heard made me wonder about our evolving world. People seemed to either totally agree on a topic or totally disagree. There was little in the way of discussion or an exchange of ideas – only “yes or no”, “right or wrong”, and “crap or

Have you Read The Four Agreements?

Linda LaitalaDecember 29, 2021Career, Employees, Leadership, Management, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz, was published in 1997. One of the top-selling books in 2021, this small book reveals the self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy. The book offers a powerful code of conduct that can transform your life.

Be Thankful For

Linda LaitalaNovember 25, 2021UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Every year the Raven Cue blog comes out on Thanksgiving. It is my tradition to list things I am especially thankful for this year.

Respect the Value of Hitting Brick Walls

Linda LaitalaNovember 10, 2021Career, Leadership, Management, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

Years ago, Lucy’s vehicle was broadsided by another car, slamming her into a brick wall. Lucy’s head bounced against hard surfaces. Although she didn’t know it at the time, her life as a driven, passionate, 4th Degree Black Belt instructor was over.

Did a Teacher Make a Difference in Your Life?

Linda LaitalaSeptember 2, 2021Leadership, UncategorizedLeave a Comment

The electric cooperative board I serve on starts out each meeting with a thought-provoking question. School is starting soon, so the question this month was, “Who was your favorite teacher and why?”