Ethical Edge Leaders of Integrity Awards
I attended a celebration of ethical excellence at the Ethical Edge LEADERS OF INTEGRITY awards luncheon as a guest of Don Harrell, Branch Manager of Merrill Lynch Laguna Niguel.\n\nThe special event honored four Orange County leaders who have modeled a sustained commitment to build trust-driven relationships that elevate and inspire those they serve. Each selected honoree represents […]
Chasing Mavericks
I love books and I love movies, so really I love a good story. My favorites are based on true stories. I am particularly drawn to stories of the underdog overcoming great odds and the triumph of the human spirit. Stories about a person or group pursuing, often at with extreme sacrifice, his or her […]
Succession Planning
Over 75 nonprofit leaders attended the OneOC Breakfast of Champions for a candid conversation with representatives from Goodwill, South Coast Repertory and Make-A-Wish Foundation on what worked and what they wished they’d done differently during their leadership transition.\n\n\n\nFrank Talarico President/CEO, Goodwill of Orange County\nJon Storbeck Board Chair, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County/Inland EmpireVP, Disneyland Park, Disneyland Resort\nPaula […]
Missionary of Balance
Today a client called me a “missionary of balance.” There it is in a nut shell. It’s true I spend a great deal of time trying to persuade others about a particular set of principles that have helped me bring balance to my life as a business owner and mother.\n\nThis past weekend is an example […]
Energy Zappers
Simply defined “energy” is our capacity to do work. Many people I talk with are heading for an “energy crisis.” They are stressed, over-whelmed and on the brink of collapse. All is not lost, it is possible to have more energy and achieve your goals both at work and in life.\n\nI recently led a […]
Leadership Fullerton
The Fullerton Chamber of Commerce has kicked off the 2012-2013 Leadership Fullerton Program with Janine McDonald, affiliate consultant of OneOC, as their opening presenter. The program introduces professionals to the centers of influence in the Fullerton community and helps them gain a broader understanding of their community and how it functions.\n\nOver the next nine months, the 16 participants […]
Crittenton Services Team Building Event
In affiliation with OneOC, Janine McDonald facilitated a team building session for Crittenton Services for Children & Families staff members as part of their annual Manager’s College. Participants in the session explored the characteristics of a high performing teams through experiential learning and activities.\n\n\n\nThe mission of Crittenton Services for Children & Families is to help heal the wounds […]
AIDS Services Foundation Training Event
In affiliation with OneOC, Janine McDonald is facilitating a workshop for AIDS Services Foundation Orange County staff members on boosting personal productivity. Participants in the session will learn how to prioritize and negotiate requests for time, perform a time trap analysis and learn strategies on how to get more done by learning to manage energy, as […]
Detour Ahead
I frequently run a loop around a lake in the Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Today, I ran into a detour. They were working on the bridge so I couldn’t go on my normal route. Instead, I headed out of the park using a different exit and ran past a road leading up the hill. […]
The Balance Between Ease and Effort
My weekly visit to the yoga studio is meant as a physical challenge and mental reprise from work. Yet very often a comment by the yoga instructor will strike a cord and bring clarity to many of the workplace challenges my clients face.\n\nToday, as we were holding a prolonged pose, people were holding their breath, […]