Want to up your game in communication? Answer the question. No, seriously. When someone asks a question, answer it. Do it simply, succinctly and only elaborate if asked. Most people don’t do this. They tell you what they wanted to say, offer a story or dodge the question. And, it’s frustrating for your listeners. And… View Article
Small acts. These are the most significant things we do. Though we’d like to believe it’s the big, challenging, difficult things, it’s not. It’s the consistent small, thoughtful, kind gestures that matter most. When you receive the note, text or call that says, “I was just thinking of you.” When the flight attendant sees you’re… View Article
Have you ever heard the phrase “what you focus on expands?” During a recent meeting, one of the leaders attending said they had been in a “funk.” Well, we all could relate to that statement. The conversation began and seemed to accelerate into all the things contributing to their challenges. It wasn’t helpful, in fact,… View Article
Change management. It’s a topic that comes up all the time with my clients. When they talk about it, I’m always curious to ask, “what do you mean by change management?” Most often, they talk about the pace of change, the rate at which their team needs to learn to adapt to all that’s happening… View Article
Have you ever noticed you can’t see things until you’re ready? They were always there, you just weren’t able to see them. It’s like when you buy a new car or get a new phone or tablet – you suddenly see them everywhere. Where there were none, suddenly they appear as if someone highlighted them… View Article
It’s easy to get trapped in your thinking. We must remember everything is impermanent. Everything. Even our bodies. When our thinking begins to change our mood, it’s time for a change. This can happen on many levels, each of which are impermanent. When you change your thinking, you change your life. Your life is the… View Article
Transitions. For most of us, they are challenging. Challenging in the best and worst sense of the word. Challenging us to become who we need to be, while letting go of who we currently know ourselves as. Challenging because in doing so, we must let go of the predictable and familiar. Comfort resides here. Adventure and excitement,… View Article
There are three approaches to learning something new. You can use these in onboarding employees, with children and with yourself as you approach new learning opportunities. Some people think their way to learning. They like to analyze, gather data, watch others, read about the topic, watch videos, talk with people and once sure of their… View Article
Some statements are deal killers, dream killers, and idea killers. They begin like this: At a time in history when things are challenging, notice whether your conversations are opening or closing possibilities with yourself and others. We need the dreamers, the doers and your imagination now more than ever.
It happens in my sessions all the time. Well intended leaders gather and generate a list of “issues” they need to solve to clear the way and reduce the friction on the business for everyone else involved. So why is it they can’t focus and stay on track once it’s time to dig in and… View Article
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