Conflict to Appreciation to Transformation We'll explore how understanding Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) and the 5 Languages of...

Conversational Intelligence Framework CIQ provides a structured approach for moving beyond transactional communication to foster...

While the term "negotiation" often conjures images of external deal-making, mergers, and contract disputes, a constant stream of internal...

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At Cortex Leadership Consulting , our passion lies in unlocking the true potential of leaders. For more than 15 years, we've dedicated...

Dive into the dynamic fusion of Socrates' age-old wisdom and futuristic AI technologies like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and others. Unleash the...

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Come with me to the no drama zone to start your week.  Here are some quick tips to help you jumpstart your day with an injection of empowerm

In a landscape that's continually reshaped by technological advancement and shifting market dynamics, leaders' roles have evolved dramatical

The Currency of Trust Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council Radio Program “What’s working at work” with Lynda Foster Aired on:  COVIDVA radio which can be found at COVIDVIRGINIA.com Full transcript John: Good afternoon. I’m John Phillips, your host, along with your co-host, Mary Miller. Thank you for joining us for the Business Lunch Show. Each day for the noon hour, we seek to talk with the leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs in the Roanoke and Blacksburg regions to learn

As you look at this list of emotions, which one are you feeling? Noticing which emotions you feel at what times and how they change is key to a practice of mindfulness which simply means your capacity to remain present. Being present allows you to focus on the task or person at hand and provide your best self in any situation. Being aware of your emotions and how they might be affecting your thinking and your actions leads to a higher level of emotional intelligence which is

It’s not the what, it could be the when. In my ebook, Time Mastery: 7 Simple Steps to Richer Outcome , in our Leading a Winning Team coursework, we provide an assessment that allows leaders to determine what I have termed as their time metabolism. Simply stated, your time metabolism is a measurement of your physical and mental energy throughout your day. To master your time, as a leader, you can optimize your strengths by measuring when your energy is highest throughout the

Try these 6 questions to start making shift happen – move from drama to empowerment What are you focused on? What is your biggest concern? What will right look like? What are you focused on that is NOT within your control? What change can you make that IS within your control? What do you need to do differently? Below are reference materials for a deeper dive into learning how to shift from drama into empowerment. By having a basic understanding of the differences between the

What do you say at work when it’s hard to find the right words. There is no shortage of information out there on how we should do things – the theories people and experts have on how bosses, leaders, and employees should treat each other.  But what do you actually say when you’re confronted by someone at work? Lynda McNutt Foster, CEO and Executive Coach of Cortex Leadership Consulting joined Kianna Price, Morning Anchor on WFXR News for Living Local to tell us what to say at

Quick, easy, stress management techniques for the busy professional.  Stress can have some serious physical effects. 75-90% of doctor visits can be directly linked to stress. Your body reacts to stress and anxiety with short bursts of cortisol (commonly known as the “stress hormone”). Like a weak yet potent poison, negative stress creates a slow drip of the stress hormone through your body which increases your risk for things like hypertension and problems with your heart. He

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by:  Lynda McNutt Foster, CEO, Cortex Leadership Consulting. A note from a recent conference attendee: “Lynda, I wanted to send you a note to let you know how much I enjoyed and have used the DISC training you and your team provided.    I learned a great deal about myself.  I learned how I communicate and might be perceived by others, and even have tried some of the communication practices with my daughter.  What you taught really works. After the workshop, I began seeing a f

Who doesn’t feel better when they complain just a little about their boss, or certain customers or co-workers?