Much has been written about the benefits of having someone with whom you commit to action. ATD (Association for Training and Development) found that people are 65% more likely to meet their goal after they commit it to another person. If they meet several times with that person their success climbs to … [Read more...]
Mindset and Change
The topic of keeping up with change is on the minds of my clients more than ever. The Center for Creative Leadership states that of the 5 derailing behaviors which can hurt a leader, the number one in importance is failure to adapt and change. A few years ago, that trait was not number one. What made it … [Read more...]
Stress Busting
Several years ago, I took a stress management quiz as one component of incentivizing employee’s families to lower their health insurance costs. With all the information out there on how to be healthy, reduce our stress, and be more effective, I did not think that this quiz would teach me anything new. … [Read more...]
Use your words
After spending a very busy and loud weekend with a few toddlers, I was reminded of the importance of the “Use your words” phrase that parents and caregivers say when trying to help a toddler communicate what they want. As a coach, I may hear clients describe a situation, and they may not able to name … [Read more...]
Brush with the Blues- Jeff Beck
This morning, the air was thick, it was already 88 degrees and I was in the mood for some blues to accompany me on my walk. Jeff Beck fit the bill. His album was one of the first I bought as a freshman in college. Something about “Brush with the Blues” and its slow pace was absolutely perfect to walk to. … [Read more...]
Refreshing approach to the grind of problem solving
How is design thinking different from traditional problem solving? It is a popular approach and many are using it to come up with new, more strategic ways to approach complex situations. I have taken some design thinking concepts and applied it to problem solving. Give these a try and let me know what … [Read more...]
Grief is different for everyone who experiences it
Grief is different for everyone who experiences it. I have read a lot on the subject, and have gone through grief counseling when my parents passed away, and highly recommend it for it can be very enlightening and productive. But this month, when my brother Alan died, it was very different. It felt like … [Read more...]
Problem Talk is Quicksand
I am drawn to stories of survival; and the other day when I saw a video of how to survive falling through ice, it intrigued me to keep learning. It reminded me of another video of Bear Grylls getting out of quicksand. Both mentioned letting your legs float up behind you and becoming horizontal to spread … [Read more...]
Navigating the powerful person
Sometimes powerful people surround themselves with others who won't challenge them. If you are a direct report of that powerful person, you may be frustrated that you cannot suggest new ideas, or challenge that person in any way. Sometimes people agree with the boss even when it is not a good idea … [Read more...]
Stop and notice your progress
One crisp, sunny afternoon I drove on a new North Texas highway (we seem to have new ones opening every year.) I was using Waze to find an address. It said turn in 1 mile. The road was straight and at high elevation. I could see the exit one mile away. It occurred to me, if I were running, would it seem … [Read more...]
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