There is a cure for the cacophony of “I’m overwhelmed!” silently expressed daily throughout the cubicles of the business world. Our attention and working memory systems appear maxed out! Sometimes it seems it’s the result of management gaining savings by not hiring a replacement for a departed employee. In this world of “there’s no one […]
“Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose – and commit myself to – what is best for me.” – Paul Coehlo On Monday, I facilitated a group discussion with leaders focused on personally developing their growth. What does commitment entail for leaders? Why is it important? What will we each […]
Do you sometimes hear yourself saying “I wish I had the will to ______________.” ? Fill in the blank. “I wish I was stronger” or “I want to achieve _____” also fall into this area. People believe that willpower is like a spigot, there is a finite amount. Much like the tides of nature, there […]
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.– James Clearauthor, “Atomic Habits” Around the beginning of the year, you might hear others talk about finding a goal to accomplish. Did you set a goal at the beginning of the year? What was it? How did it go? Maybe you are […]
Each of us has a journey which goes from there to here to somewhere beyond. What we engage with on our specific journey depends on what we choose. Each yes or no is a decision. When we continue to accept what keeps us stuck, put off a dream or desire for someday, or actively engage, […]
Humans sometimes seek the quick way out in the face of a crisis or the first instance of push back. Humans are resourced to solve for the way forward; to stand up against the foe. What did you learn about yourself the last time you had to deal with a large problem before you? When […]
Each person is their own superhero. When you are feeling down, you have a perceived “running on empty”. There is still a reserve too often overlooked. When you are feeling like nothing can get in your way to achieve your dream, to lead a team to the desired goal, to right a wrong in your […]
This afternoon I had the privilege of being asked to come back and lead a live group discussion of a company’s senior leaders. This week’s challenge for these leaders was to evaluate and refine their leadership philosophy and create leadership maxims to live and share with their direct team contacts as they* lead themselves* lead […]
When did you notice that your involvement with a person, a work team, an interest group, a non-profit project team, a community start to fade? Were they making the decision to reach out to you and others? Some people immediately pick up that the core leader or team isn’t thinking about its members and start […]
What is said in the meetings you attend? Are there questions and discussions that open up discussion or do they lead to a frantic look at the clock? Try intentional questions, those that lead with a purpose. Questions done right lead to exploration and possibilities. When you feel the room isn’t using the power of the minds […]
