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...]
Lemmings
Ever notice how some folks in a group will always wait to see how others react before they do? It reminds me of watching television with my parents when we were kids and if they laughed at the scene, we would too. It is because we took our cues from them. That was how we learned. We are grown up now … [Read more...]
Ass/u/me
Makes an ass out of you and me. I heard this a long time ago and it stuck. Lately I have been barraged with assumptions coming from friends, clients, in the news- everywhere. In one day I experienced at least five assumptions, 100% which were wrong: Call from a neighbor- I assumed the worst and it … [Read more...]
10 ways bosses improve teamwork and relationships
This is for you, bosses! Last week’s post dealt with 10 reasons you may not get along with your boss. What if you are that boss? What’s your role in improving relationships with your people? Answer: you have a huge role, for you need to set the tone for professional relationships. If your team cannot … [Read more...]
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