Kim Fabian, Start Planning for a Great New Year This December, I have decided to fulfill a lifelong dream to live in Italy for a month. It is a dream nearly 44 years in the making, and one that is long overdue. I can’t wait to escape and just experience life day by day—and hopefully have some thoughtful revelations that will serve me well in the New Year. It’s important that we all take time to do the same—either as individuals or organizations. Now that the economy appears to be on an upswing, leaders should be making plans to gather their teams in 2010 to rebuild camaraderie, refocus on business goals and reaffirm their contribution to the company. I’d be honored to be part of that process. To discuss the team-building possibilities for your group, please e-mail me at k.fab@verizon.net or call 410-517-1457. Looking boldly into the future, 
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October 2009 Wine: Bridging the Workplace Diversity Gap No, it’s not what you’re thinking—drinking lots of wine really doesn’t promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace (except maybe in the very short term). But the lessons we can learn from wine can lead to better understanding of cultural, generational and personality differences in organizational teams. Think about the parallel stereotypes . . . Are all white wines the same? Are reds always better than whites? Are old wines generally tastier than young ones? Is it fair to always serve your favorite “go-to” wine with every meal? In the world of wine, these assumptions can prevent you from experiencing some great flavors and discoveries. And, even more damaging, in the world of work, they can lead to division, favoritism and close-mindedness. With education and respectful discussion, we can bridge these gaps—bringing out the best in our taste buds and our teams. Salut! Put It into Practice: Think about one of the limiting beliefs you have about wine (and if you’re thinking, “I hate all wine,” that would be a great example). Consider the data that has brought you to that conclusion, and make a sincere effort to see if you can find evidence to the contrary. Opening your mind to other possibilities paves the way to greater understanding, more thoughtful choices and a better world for us all. Perform at Your Peak: Capitalize on the diversity of your team by signing on for our signature seminar, The Grape Divide . Through a unique and entertaining wine tasting program, participants will learn how to go beyond appearances and stereotypes to create a work environment that fosters respect, inclusion and collaboration.
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