Ivy Sea was founded by Jamie Walters, and guides and inspires individual and organizational clients on how to vision clearly, communicate skillfully, and release what's not working to move themselves or their groups — and often both — to new heights and potentials. » Read More

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In times of change and challenge, it can be helpful to know the powerful practices and strategies that help us transform 'obstacles' into 'opportunities' -- not just to open the way when something seems stuck, but also to gain the pearl that's hidden in the hard shell of challenge! Visit Ivy Sea for inspiration and illumination. » Read More

Jamie Walters, founder of Ivy Sea and Author of Big Vision, Small Business (Berrett-Koehler Publishers) talks with Patrick Carroll, founder and managing partner of The Carroll Insurance Group about why a strong vision was the seed of his firm's clear focus, new opportunity, and success. If you have any doubt just how powerful a strong, clear vision can be, listen to this enjoyable, dynamic dialogue!
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Ivy Sea is offering an energy-and-intuition-engaging tele-seminar:

* Imagination Lab: Engaging the Power of Imagination to access and bring your vision to life (Wednesday, April 8, 2009) -- Tele-Seminar (will also be available via audio class)

For additional information and to register got to Ivy Sea . » Read More

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Anne is training to swim in three amazing races in support of the Cure Cancer Australia Foundation: the Cole Classic 2km ocean swim; the 2km Bondi Classic, and the ultimate Big Swim from Palm Beach to Whale Beach. Watch Anne's CanToo swim journey video for proof and inspiration, and please sponsor her great work here - Anne Can Swim!

The editors of The CEO Refresher highly recommend Christian Warren's excellent new book - Running with the Rhinos. Warren invites leaders to live a bold and courageous life and create a future without sacrificing their integrity, ideals, or humanity. It's superb and one of the best of the year! » Read More

By Marianne Williamson

America has had a non-violent revolution. As long as there are historians writing about the United States, this moment of fundamental re-alignment of our national purpose will be remembered, pored over and analyzed. It will be seen as one of the shining points along the evolutionary arc of the American story. Yet it will never submit itself to being summed up in a nice little package that reason alone can understand.

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The Declaration of Earth Citizenship is a public resolution where citizens declare their commitment and act in such a way as to transform “transform global issues and thereby themselves for the collective good.”

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1001 Ways to Wow Your Customers is now available as an eBook, free for subscribers to The CEO Refresher. The second volume is in progress on this site. Enjoy!

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If you were to meet Brian Pineda on the street today, he might not strike you as someone extraordinary, who one year ago was two days from dying from kidney failure. In fact, if you were to meet him, the only way you might tell he's a kidney dialysis patient is by the shirt he wore at a recent half marathon he ran that reads: "Got kidneys? Can I have one?" » Read More

The Corporate 360°® is a unique web-based diagnostic instrument. It creates an in-depth analysis of an organization's Will to Compete and presents it in terms of a Balance Sheet and an Income Statement. This has never before been possible. It is non intrusive; it is economical. Within days (or hours) the information can be in the hands of management. With that information, true and lasting mobilization is possible. » Read More

There are just a handful of functions that determine all corporate performance. If they are improved by 25% the bottom line improves by 40%. The Corporate 360°® is a unique web-based diagnostic instrument thar creates an in-depth analysis of the Critical Functions and presents that in terms of a Balance Sheet and a G&L. Within days (or hours) the information can be in the hands of management. With that, triggering improvement is easy. » Read More

The Corporate 360°® is a web-based diagnostic survey developed by FitzGerald Associates that is a powerful instrument for executives and management to assess innate health across the six critical functions that determine corporate health and performance. It is a very cost effective tool you can employ to predict future performance and trigger significant and remarkable increases in profitability. For a limited time our viewers will receive a $1,000 saving on the cost of this extremely powerful tool. Wow! » Read More

Nordstrom is often cited as one of the most admired enterprises in terms of its customer service culture. Wonder why?
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Customer obsession goes beyond 'lip service' to customer service to a deeply rooted and shared value of creating exceptionally satisfied and extremely loyal customers. » Read More

Customer service becomes customer obsession when it becomes an essential and vital element of your business strategy to differentiate yourself, compete effectively and win. » Read More