It is a wonderful feeling when someone says "Oh, you are from Zimbabwe? What a beautiful country! I was there a little while ago and…" It takes me right back to the flamboyant trees and dark red mud. For some slight narcissistic reason, I feel instantly connected to this person just because they've also had an experience with "my" country. Zimbabwe is an interesting place. It’s roughly the … [Read more...]
CQ of Generosity: What is Generosity?
March 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
There is a lot going on in the world. This Tsunami in Japan is quite unbelievable -it’s like looking at a clip from Mark Gordon’s 2012 movie- but the biggest sign this is real is the silent acceptance and grace of the Japanese people. I can feel this through the numerous clips from Anderson Cooper's reporting. I can see the sadness in the eyes of the medics and … [Read more...]
CQ of Social Media
February 23, 2011 By 5 Comments
Having been in the space we now call “Social Media” for over 15 years, I am trying to recall how we came to this phenomenon and why some are still questioning it. We have several hundred million people connected via Facebook and an academy award nominated film on the subject. Why are some still in the throes of wondering whether there is a ‘there there’ with Social Media? I remember … [Read more...]
CQ of Clarity
February 8, 2011 By 1 Comment
Having a high CQ™ (communication intelligence) when it comes to clarity is truly a fantastic feat. To me, clarity is a perfect balance of IQ, EQ (emotional intelligence) and CQ™. I often assume, unrealistically as it turns out, that I have a high CQ™ for clarity. This proves inaccurate when I start listening to my audience, and realize they are asking questions I thought I had already … [Read more...]
CQ of Relationships
January 29, 2011 By 5 Comments
Since returning from a wonderful visit home, I have found myself asking a question more often: what is a relationship? Is it after you’ve broken bread together or signed a contract or continuously bumped into one another at the gym? Or is it based on whether you ‘click’ or not? © Sonja Nuttall 2008-2011 Roger’s 21st Century Thesaurus states: accord, affair, affiliation, … [Read more...]
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