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Monthly Catalysts for Purposeful Change
Merikay’s insight that will change the way you communicate, interact and lead.
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First Things First
First Things First. This is a timeless business principle I learned early in my career. When dealing with angry patients or customers consider these...
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Qualities of a Leader: Respect
Last month kicked off a 12 part series of Qualities of a Leader and the focus was on self-awareness. This month’s topic is respect. Sing with me…..“R E...
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The Impact of Self-Awareness on Leadership
Self-awareness is a leader’s ability to accurately recognize their own emotions, strengths, limitations, and values. Today, during session one of the...
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Next Level Leadership
What does it mean to achieve Next Level Leadership? It’s a commitment to lifelong learning and “consistently possesses certain fundamental qualities...
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Successful Accountability
Do you want to level up your leadership by improving accountability in your team? A success tip: Be the leader that holds yourself accountable first....
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Next Level Performance
Encouragement for 2026 from COACH MKay for Next Level Performance: 1-Follow your purpose 2-Identify your core values to align with work and life...
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Appreciation Strengthens Teams
How do you show appreciation to your team? Do you want to learn something that will make a meaningful impact at your next group meeting? Dale Carnegie...
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Stunned. Scared. Steady.
That’s what happened this past Sunday morning when I found out about the mass shooting at American Fish Company in our coastal community of Southport,...
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One Word
ONE WORD: Never underestimate the power of one word. Several years ago, while attending a North Carolina Leadership Retreat for the United Methodist...
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The Confidence in YOU
I spoke with a healthcare leader recently who said, “I don’t know how to help grow their confidence.” Confidence is something that can develop over...
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Delegation
Learn. Grow. Lead. Are you good at delegating? Last week, I hosted a zoom call with two team members that were unable to attend an onsite leadership...
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The Impact of Habits
One habit I’m working on shifting is Less Netflix, More Reading. I discovered this article on LinkedIn this morning by Paul Storm and wanted to share...
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Learn. Grow. Lead.
This year marks 25 years in professional development to help people across the U.S. learn, grow and lead. That’s my new theme moving forward, to share...
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Dealing With Change
How do you handle change? This topic has bubbled up several times with leaders over the last few weeks. People deal and react to change differently and...
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Achieve Your Goal
The evening before Thanksgiving in 2024, I received this email from a former student: Hello Merikay, It’s been over a year ago now, but I attended a...
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Leading Through Change
Last week, I delivered a webinar on Leading Through Change and in this season of Thanksgiving I wondered how many people are going through significant...
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October Coach MKay Networking Tip
Last week, my new Executive Assistant Morgan, was going to be attending a Southport Chamber after hours event. I used to enjoy going to the High Point...
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Self-Care
Last week, I delivered a stress management webinar and shared some ideas for self-care. Interestingly, every year in the United States – there are...
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New Beginnings
August is always like a new beginning….maybe it’s because I’ve raised three children and when we rounded the corner of summer to start the new school...
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The Impact of Clear Values
What values drive your business? What values drive your personal life? Yesterday, I conducted a three hour leadership program for an organization in...
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Building Relationships to Build Business
Building Relationships to Build Business! COACH MKay Tip of the month How do you use your time to strengthen relationships and open doors of...
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New Beginnings
Happy 2024! A new year, just like birthdays can be a new beginning. What do you want to see differently for you personally and professionally this...
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Delegation
Hoping you and your family experienced a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! For the first time in years, I offered to cook the turkey. My older sister is...
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Affirmations
This morning I found a box of cards by Louise May that is a deck of 64 affirmations that a girlfriend gave me a few years ago. The message read: I am...
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Trust
What does trust look like in your organization? Last month, I taught a new program at Cape Fear Community College on Creating a Culture of Trust. Big...
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Peaceful Conflict Resolution
This past Sunday, I visited my home church in Greensboro, NC and was thrilled the title of the sermon series for this day was, “Modern Families –...
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Unlocking Leadership
Next week I’m hosting a mastermind group of a dozen leaders to discuss their new year goals and explore concepts from the book: The 12 Week Year, Get...
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I am…
This is the season of gratitude, joy, thankfulness and to count blessings even if there is struggle. What do you do when the voices of the world tell...
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Change is Constant
It’s October, fall is upon us! Hoping this day finds you in great spirits and much peace. Today, I felt burdened that I have not written my monthly...
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The Impact of Focus, Goals & Mindset
“What events or experiences in your life have hinted or suggested that maybe you were created for a specific purpose” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven...
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Boundaries
Have you ever taken on more than your fair share of workload because you struggle setting boundaries? Have you ever said “yes” to things you wish you...
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Build Relationships to Build Your Network
Last week, a new LinkedIn connection messaged me about my post and shared she had similar experiences. She also mentioned that she moved to Wilmington...
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On the Move
Last Wednesday night, I visited my sister in Apex, NC who has spent weeks packing, donating, sorting, crying, celebrating, and praying because she is...
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March Playbook: Change is Constant
Have you had a season over the last year during Covid Care that was very demanding professionally or involved several changes in your personal or...
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Time Management AHAs
Two weeks ago, I delivered a 6.0 hour time management program for Old Dominion Freight Lines. During my research to customize the training for sales...
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Persistence
Did you hear the story about Rocky, the tiny owl found in a Christmas tree? I haven’t watched the news in a few years, so I’m a little out of the loop...
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Take CARE of You FIRST
A few months ago, I had to have a difficult conversation with a very good friend. I sensed that he was experiencing some depression and it was...
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Leadership: One Day at a Time
Several years ago, I attended the Quaker Church in High Point, NC and heard Scott Wagoner preach. I instantly liked his delivery style, transparent...
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Teachable Moments
Four weeks ago, I decided to begin a morning ritual of self-care from 7-8:30am, those that are connected with me on LinkedIn are aware of the catalyst...
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You Gotta Start Somewhere
In 2000, I had just returned from a Dale Carnegie convention and was on deck to present a 10 minute talk to the networking group at the Greensboro...
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Power of Mood
Our nation is in racial turmoil. COVID19 has created fear, panic and stress. In an effort to find the peace and positivity in this season of...
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Wisdom & Peace
Unbelievable! That’s the word I would use to describe this season of significant change. What word would you use? In talking with family, friends,...
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Mental Gymnastics
We’ve all watched the news, read the paper, and listened to the radio. The words we focus on become the focus of our thoughts. Corona Crisis vs. Corona...
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Distractions
This past weekend, I spent 2.5 days at the condo in Caswell Beach that my sister and I share. The little slice of paradise was supposed to be my...
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Conversations Change Careers
Six months ago, my colleague and friend, John, met for dinner in Greensboro, NC to discuss how his company was being purchased and the impact that was...
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New Year New Vision!
“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book.” – unknown Have you ever set a new year’s resolution and failed to achieve your goal? Do you...
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Season of Gratitude
Last week, I heard a speaker share how a continual state of gratitude is good for the mind, body and soul. One of the examples in his talk referred to...
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Present with Influence
Two years ago I was asked to work with a team of executives to build a hour presentations program and help train a few instructors on how to teach the...
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White Flag
Years ago, I was working with a dental office team to build stronger relationships by improving communication to impact their team performance and...
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August Playbook
Last week, I attended a Rotary District 7690 meeting at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, NC and one of the main speakers for the event shared how...
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Easter Blessing
It’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon, the day before Easter, 16 years ago and I was lying in Women’s Hospital with my arms opened wide praying that God...
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Core Values Just Ahead
Has your team at work ever established core values? A value is defined as “a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is...
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Leadership Comes In Many Forms
Have you ever heard someone say something to you that made you get goose bumps or sent shivers up your spine? Maybe it was your boss at work that gave...
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Block Schedule – Improve Productivity
Have you ever felt like you were working tremendously hard and not getting anywhere at the same time? Yesterday, during a conference call with my...
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Focus on JOY
December can be a hectic month for your business and personal life because of year-end demands and chaos associated with the holidays. This year, my...
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Merikay Essential Life
Ten years ago, our family took on Sugar Mountain for a ski and snowboard getaway. My preferred method of getting down the slopes since I was in...
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Belief = Change
This month I taught a two day professional development program for an organization in North Carolina. One of the assignments was for participants to...
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The Power of a Smile
Yesterday, the Grimsley Whirlie women’s tennis team played a match against High Point Central. The team won all six single courts and what a thrill to...
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Back to School
How many of you posted pictures of your kids going back to school? I posted my favorite preschool picture in honor of back to school and was SUPER...
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The Impact of Courage
What would you do if you had unlimited courage? The definition of courage is “the ability to do something that frightens one. It is strength in the...
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The Power of Friendship
In 2009, I met Vince Harris during the Leadership High Point program. One of the best things I get to do is teach the 40 participants how to remember...
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Impact of Inertia
Two months ago, I conducted a full day retreat for six OB/GYN doctors in Greensboro. One of the doctors said, “It’s time we make some important...
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Quest for Excellence
In the mid 80’s I discovered this poem in my father’s office one day while organizing his many stacks of papers. Deep down this probably drove him...
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COACH MKay’s January Playbook: Take Control of Your Work Stress
Over the New Year’s holiday I visited my cousin Mary Beth Mangus and her husband Ed in Sarasota, Florida. I love when we get together, because it’s a...
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Today is the Day of New Beginnings
Yes, it’s that time of year again when people enjoy the Christmas Celebrations, Bowl Games, New Year’s Eve and many will contemplate resolutions for...
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Advice for my younger self
Have you ever wanted to give your younger self advice? Brad Paisley, one of my favorite country music singers from West Virginia wrote a song, “Letter...
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Bail or Move On
10-10-10. Do you have dates that are etched in your mind forever? October 10th, 2010 was the day of my first mini-triathlon. Originally, I registered...
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It’s What You Scatter
My neighbor gave me some sunflower seedlings several weeks ago and offered to plant them for me. She must have known that I struggled in 1st grade with...
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A “Little” Faith
Last weekend, several people from the Sedgefield and Greensboro community gathered for a dinner and silent auction to raise money for a special needs...
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It’s the Big Day!
It’s the BIG day! We are leaving at 8am for a four day, three night stay in Washington, DC to celebrate my son graduating from Greensboro College...
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New Beginnings
When you hear the word SPRING, what comes to mind? Day light savings, flowers blooming, or tax season? Spring makes me think of new beginnings....
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A Terrific New Day!
Last month I received an email following my blog post, “New Year….” and it made me reflect on many things. First, I write from the heart on things that...
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“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Unknown
Did you set a goal for the New Year? In the early days of teaching for Dale Carnegie Training®, I learned that only 3% of the population set goals, but...
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Finding the Humor
When something challenging happens, what’s the first reaction you have? There have been times when I would have laughed and found the humor, I would...
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Taking the Road Less Traveled
Last month I traveled to Newberry, SC to speak to a group of city & county leaders on the topic of creating catalysts for change. It was a great...
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“Do what you know you gotta do and do it right.”
A few weeks ago I was a guest of John Cook for a luncheon at Koury Convention Center. John invited me to speak two years ago at this event, and now he...
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The Power of Vision
Were you glued to your TV for two weeks watching the olympics? One American gymnast told herself moments before she mounted the beam, “You got this.”...
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Swirling in Sadness or Stepping towards Success
So what do you do when you are struggling with relationships or in business? Do you join the CGM club? Complain, Groan & Moan Club Yep, we’ve all been...
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It’s Time to Move On
It’s summer time, and if you have swimmers in your house – that means two practices per day and weekly swim meets. Last Tuesday, I was the head timer...
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Care Bear Style
Who remembers the cute little Care Bears? I chuckled just now writing that because today a phone call came in from my daughter’s middle school...
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A Bucket List Thing
Two weeks ago I was traveling back to Greensboro, NC from Altoona, PA where I conducted individual interviews of key leaders in a Gastroenterology...
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Mistakes happen…BCBS Should be Ashamed
Okay, I have to share my story because chances are that millions of Americans are experiencing the same frustrations I have over the last few months....
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Your One Word
Your One Word The first weekend in January I traveled to Caswell Beach, NC to facilitate a business women’s retreat for five awesome professionals. The...
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Strategies for Your New Year
Last week I conducted a webinar for a client and it was titled: New Year, New Business, New Success. Here’s the deal, I know a lot of us are distracted...
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A Middle School Principal, An Inspiring Leader
There’s a new vibe at Kiser Middle School in Greensboro, NC. Why? It’s because of the new principal, Gerald (Ged) O’Donnell. I met him briefly last...
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When waves come crashing
On September 10th I was walking into an appointment for a potential new client and my phone rang, I hesitated to answer it because I didn’t recognize...
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Catalyst Moment of Truth
Helping people create positive change in their career, life & relationships is something I am very passionate about. My brother-in-law is one of those...
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Even an Old Dog can Learn New Tricks
This past Wednesday I joined the Leadership High Point Class of ’15 at Ralph Lauren for a program on Leading Through Change conducted by a former...
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Summer Inspiration: What Love Means to Children…
With the recent tragic events of children in North Carolina, one child falling from a zip line last week at Camp Cheerio and losing her life and two...
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The Big “AHA”
Last Sunday I read an article in our local career section written by a colleague in the coaching/training field. She shared how she experienced a WOW...
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The Lens of Self-Leadership
This week we kicked off another professional development series at Guilford Technical Community College and closed with introducing the power of an “I...
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Tryin’ to find my Monday morning shoes
It’s Monday morning, the day after turning the clocks forward one hour for day light savings time and I’m trying to find my Monday morning shoes….Did...
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Are you flexible like a Willow Tree?
How flexible are you when it comes to your schedule, different situations or dealing with people? It’s been said that during a storm with high winds...
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When things start off on the wrong foot….
Last Wednesday was my first meeting as the new president of Triad Networks, a business group that formed close to 30 years ago. I was a member for...
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If You Want To Laugh and Smile
The Holderness couple each quit their full time jobs to follow their passions….if you want to laugh, smile and get into the Thanksgiving spirit, enjoy...
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Your Focus Factor
Do you feel like the targets are always moving? If change is the one thing constant in our world, then we better make an effort to understand it,...
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30 Years Later
Have you been to one of your high school reunions? This past weekend over 100 graduates of Page High School in Greensboro, NC gathered together for a...
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How do You Define Leadership?
Are you leading your team by saying, “Go!!!” which is defined as a BOSS…. Or are you leading your team by saying, “Let’s Go!!!” which is defined as a...
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Teach Our Children, Teach Our Self
On my weekly stroll through the Facebook posts, an article was shared, “5 Basic Skills We’re Forgetting to Teach Our Children” (www.babble.com). As I...
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Ready, Set, GOAL!
For the past six months I have been in recovery….reflection….and re-booting. I’m recovering from an emotional set back (you have to read more about...
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Time Management vs. Self Management
Do you know people that have become obsessed with time management? Today I watched my youngest daughter play a soccer game at the Wrangler/McDonalds...
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ACO’s Improving Patient Experience
Obamacare…..now that my premiums are nearly double what I paid two years ago, I’m more focused on what’s happening in healthcare. Are you familiar with...
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How to Measure and Record Your Performance?
Are there days when you want to stay in bed? Head to the mountains skiing? Renew your CV and start the job hunt? Fire that draining client? We’ve all...
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Coaching Employees to Improve Their Performance
If you were to rate yourself on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the highest in your ability to coach your employees, what would your score be? There are...
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Coaching Testimonial – February 2014
“I have known Merikay for more than 2 yrs and had a significant opportunity to interact and observe her at a closer level. I was fascinated by her...
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Pilot Program: Business Coaching Call Series
You are invited to be among a select group of business professionals to join a 4 week coaching series. The goal is to help increase focus, maximize...
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New Year Hype
Today I went to Wal-mart for a hairdryer, light bulbs, dog treats and creamer – that’s the cool thing about Wal-mart – you can get all these random...
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Creating Catalysts for Change in 2014
Last week during our stewardship committee meeting our pastor’s wife talked about planting seeds. It got me thinking about our new mission of Coach...
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A kiss on the hand
Last Monday I stopped by the Emergency Department to round on the waiting area…one of the nursing assistants approached me with a piece of paper…on it...
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I got an ‘F’
Have you ever been half way through something and you realize that you need to make a BIG change before you take another step? This happened to me a...
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Courageous. Determined. Graceful.
These are three words used to describe my friend and colleague, Brigitte Gann, who lost her battle w/ ALS on June 16, 2013. As the world continues to...
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September 2013 – Video Highlight
Video Highlight: In honor of my friend, Brigitte Gann Keynote Presentation: Stepping Stones to Success Speaker Consultant Network Loveland, Colorado...
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They Stole My Joy
These were the words someone shared with me two days before working out her notice in her organization, “they stole my joy.” Hmmmmm….makes you think on...
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Fun Highlight
2nd Annual GMDM Charity Classic Golf Tournament Carlson Farms Course, Greensboro Country Club Thanks David Haynes of Comfort Keepers for a FUNtastic Round!
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Leaders with no leadership training
What happens when we have leaders running department, divisions, people, etc. with no leadership development? Not much. If you were to inventory the...
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Professional Development Series: Leadership Dynamics
Leading from Within – Power of attitude, choice and personal resolve 360° Leadership Principles – Leading above, beside & below with assertiveness...
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When people don’t listen to you in person or via email, what do you do?
In person: Make Eye Contact, avoid distractions like cell phone or computers, sit face to face, LOOK like your listening, lean inward toward the...
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Program Highlight – CUMC Team Retreat
CUMC Team Retreat: Identifying Passion, Purpose, Strengths, Core Values, & Accountability Coaching “Merikay was perfect for the task of leading our...
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Exciting News!
COACH MKay Companies, LLC is pumped to welcome Carol Wise to the team as our expert professional coach! We have worked together over the last 10 years...
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Out of the Mouth of Babes
A few weeks ago 110 fourth graders, a handful of teachers and 18 adults visited Biltmore Estates, Gem Mine Company and Grandfather Mountain. It was so...
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GMDM-Guilford Medical Dental Managers Luncheon Keynote
GMDM-Guilford Medical Dental Managers Luncheon Keynote Stepping Stones to Success, February, 2013 Participants learned: 3 secrets of successful teams...
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Need vs Want – March 2013 Picture Highlight of the Month
Need vs. Want What do you need? What do you want? What do you have that you can share or give away to help others? Spring is coming. Use it as a time...
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Show Genuine and Honest Appreciation – Dale Carnegie Principle
Last week I attended an employee service award banquet at High Point Regional Health System. As I greeted people entering the High Point Country Club...
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A Positive & Productive National ALS Meeting
In support of my friend Brigitte Gann who was diagnosed three years ago with ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease I offered to present programs on...
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Are Your Meetings Positive & Productive?
Our emergency department kicked off a new arrival process a few months ago and there are some things that need to improve. When we only focus on what...
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Do It Now, Don’t Wait
This past Sunday, Susan Norman Vickers – our Youth Pastor announced to the congregation she was diagnosed with stage four cancer. WOW! Her breast...
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Participant Testimonial
COACH MKay’s Professional Development Series 6 Week Program Key Areas: Goal Setting, People Skills, Communication Styles, Dealing with Change & Stress,...
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Video Highlight – January 2013
When my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I had to make some changes – I had to do it now, and not wait! Here’s to helping you prioritize,...
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December 2012 – Song/Video of the Month
Last Sunday the Spark Band at our 11:15am service at Christ United Methodist Church belted out six tunes that were amazing! Here is a snapshot of one...
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Tis the Season to Be……..
Christmas Blessings from Jeff, Merikay, (picture) Melinda 22, Harrison 13, Emma Freda 9 I called one of my college roommates last week and she asked...
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Giving Appreciation
Mary Kay Ashe, founder of the giant cosmetics company encouraged all her employees to pretend that people they met would have a sign around their neck...
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Professional Business Women’s Retreat
2013 is just around the corner, are you interested in taking a time out in business and life to work ON business & life? If so, join me and other...
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Program Highlight -North State Sales Team
The North State Sales Team met in November for their first ever Sales Mixer and they had a special guest introduce the new President’s Club Award that...
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NAFA Carolinas Chapter & SGFMA State Conference
During the program we addressed Coaching Strategies. In addition to the Oreo Model shared above, we reviewed a Carnegie Coaching Model. This strategy...
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October – Book of The Month
360° Leader by John Maxwell Being comfortable in the middle isn’t always easy when you are a natural leader. This book examines leadership styles...
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OREO Coaching
Have you ever needed to talk to a team member and give them some corrective coaching? It’s like when the sliding screen door has gotten off track and...
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Creating a Positive Attitude & Environment
This past summer a group of consultants went to Vegas and toured the Zappos ‘C’ Suite. I was stoked when they sent this picture to our community...
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Dr. Langdon, Dr.’s Mango & Mango & Team Meeting
Focus Areas: Individuals shared one positive icontribution to the team since our last meeting. Highlighted evidence of implementing the Core Values of...
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Customer Service Program: Leader’s Appreciation Event
Customer Service Program: Leader’s Appreciation Event Program Highlights How are you creating a powerful customer experience? What level of dedication...
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Perfection vs. Excellence
A few weeks ago I was with a dental client and John Jones from Patterson Dental Company walked in the front door, saw me sitting at the front desk and...
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I went to the dark side….
This afternoon my 13 year old son came home and said, “I lost my suit.” In a matter of 3.7 milliseconds I realized that he had just thrown away a $40...
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Song of the Month: Miss July
I ran into Evan at a friend’s wedding and he was performing with Dana-bought their CD and dug this tune, hope you do to! Thanks to all the husbands who...
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Get Them Fired Up
A client sent me this photo he found on twitter and I couldn’t help but think, what do we do to get our team to smile or get them fired up? What are...
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Carnegie Corner – May 2012
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I am grateful for your ENORMOUS love for others, and giving me your time,...
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It’s Your Choice
“It’s your choice. You can look at the past and replay that scene over and over again. Or, you can choose to look at today in a whole new light. What’s...
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Dale Carnegie Corner
Willie Baldwin (left), Highest Award for Achievement, Pictured w/ George Clopton (center) and Terrence Cofield (right) -graduate and outstanding...
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2nd Annual – “The Beat to DEFEAT ALS”
Like music? Want to spend time with your family or have a date night? Join us Saturday, May 5th at Starmount Country Club for the 2nd annual Band Event...
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What’s Your Cause?
On Saturday, April 15th hundreds of people gathered in Greensboro Center City Park to walk in support of the Catfish Hunter Chapter of the ALS...
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Carnegie Corner – March 2012
“Live in Day Tight Compartments.” -Dale Carnegie Stress & Worry Principle In our high tech world, sometimes we need to live in hourly or minute-tight...
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Celebrate Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month Join Us for the Women’s History Month Empowerment Panel on Tuesday March 27th, 2012 at GTCC Jamestown Campus...
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March 2012 – Book of the Month
18 Minutes to Focus by Peter Bregman The author recommends identifying 5 key life areas: 3 professional, 2 personal – align your activities within...
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UnPlug
February 10-20, 2012 I traveled to Guatemala to serve on a building mission team with the NC United Methodist Conference. As our bus headed up the...
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8 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty
Want your customers or patients to keep you top of mind and tell others how much they love you?
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Carnegie Corner – February 2012
Mr. Carnegie’s Human Relation Principle #9Make the other person feel important and do it sincerely.Strictly Business Dale Carnegie Immersion...
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February 2012 – Book of the Month
In honor of Valentine’s Day – consider The Love Dare to reconnect with your true love. This book was critical to my marriage during a rough season and...
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Be Courageous!
While traveling back from Snowshoe, WV on Christmas Eve I was checking emails/voicemails/texts that sat in my in box for four days because I had no...
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Carnegie Highlight
Mr. Carnegie said the perfect way to conquer worry is to Pray. Join me February 28/29 & March 1st for the three day Strictly Business Dale Carnegie...
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January 2012 – Book of the Month
I read this several years ago and read it again with a fresh set of eyes -honing in on what was working, what wasn’t working and what was missing. You...
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December 2011 – Book of the Month
The Last LectureBy Randy Pausch This book will make you laugh, think and cry as Jimmy V. mentioned in his speech. I lost both my parents to cancer,...
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Carnegie Highlight
Dale Carnegie Training takes some of the very basic life lessons and keeps them in your focus in life.
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Spirit, Blessings & Enthusiasm
Tis the season to be in a giving spirit, count your blessings & get ready to greet the new year with enthusiasm.
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The High Impact Presentations program changed my professional world.
My confidence skyrocketed, my reviews Changed from “good” to “wow,” and My seminar requests exploded.
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November 2011 – Book(s) of the Month
“Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and there discovered was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in...
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Email from a Friend…
I saved this email in my inbox until a quiet moment appeared and watched the 1.48 minute video, then quickly called my 12 year old son in the room to...
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You can do it! You’re almost there!
“You can do it! You’re almost there! Way to go number 10!!” These were some of the motivating words I heard running the two mile stretch of the...
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One word testimonials from the High Impact Presentations Program:
One word testimonials from the High Impact Presentations Program: Powerful, Eye-opening, Educational, Inspiring, Empowering, Stretching, Enlightening…....
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The Value of a men·tor/’men,tôr/
For the last six years, I have sought counsel from a variety of mentors to help me in my personal and business life. These mentors come in the form of...
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Human Relation Principle #1
“Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.” Throw yourself a challenge for September to follow Mr. Dale Carnegie’s first principle from How to Win Friends...
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The Power of the Second
Remember—in a single second, a simple decision or a single act can MAKE YOUR LIFE or DESTROY IT.
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Getting Engaged
Here are some principles that can help you as a leader get your team engaged at work.
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Book Launch – STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS
[singlepic id=42 w=320 h=240 float=left]Merikay invites you to a Book Launch STEPPING STONES TO SUCCESS. She joins Jack Canfield, Deepak Chopra & other...
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The Impact of Pain
For the past three weeks I have been seeing a chiropractor….I even agreed to have multiple needles placed in my back from an acupuncturist. OK. That...
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The Page of Your Life
Do you ever read something and realize that you knew it all along? We have the power to live to our full potential by the choices we make everyday....
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Multi-tasking for the New Paradigm Millennium
In the hectic schedule of juggling three children, a non-profit organization, a net-work marketing company and my keynote/training business, I realized...
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Secrets
Do you want to know the secrets to a long life? While sitting in a room in the Court House waiting to be called for jury duty I found these nuggets of...
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New Year, New Start!
The New Year gives you and your team an opportunity to focus on strengths, evaluate what isn’t working and gives you the opportunity to make positive...
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