Listening
Have you ever felt like you were being heard? Do you remember how good that made you feel?
Or have you ever experienced a situation where you were sure the other person wasn’t listening to you? How did that make you feel? Devalued? Not worthy? Unimportant?
Be The Best Leader You Can Be - Part 3
As leaders, it is important for us to know how we influence our teams and for us to take responsibility for that influence. Responsibility is much easier to handle when we know more about what brings out our best and what doesn’t bring out our best.
Be The Best Leader You Can Be - Part 2
Having spent time focusing on what brings out our best, what about when we are not at our best?
Be the Best Leader You Can Be
Be the best leader you can be. Isn’t that what you want to be?
Boxes
I've been thinking a lot about boxes lately and there are a couple of insights I'd like to share with you which meant a lot to me.
Marshmallow
Have you ever watched the Disney movie Frozen? Did you know that the scary ice monster at the top of the snowy mountain was named Marshmallow? I want to tell you today how I used Marshmallow as a tool for improving organizational culture.
Engagement Rings
We have already discussed disengagement and engagement, and I would like to suggest there is a continuum between engagement and disengagement in which we find mis-engagement.
Colour Blind
I used to pride myself on being colour blind.
Something Worth Fighting For
People don’t want to join a company; they want to join a crusade.
Blind Acceptance
I have become increasingly aware of a number of circumstances in which we blindly accept what we have learned or been told as the truth. And it is only when someone asks a question or makes a statement of principle that we maybe stop and begin to think that maybe it wasn’t true.
The Essential Checklist for Leaders
I offered to help a friend think about all the things necessary to set up a new business.
The World According to Ted Lasso
From the investment in each person, to quick wins, working with our emotions, and being honest -- Ted Lasso is actually a story about building trust.
Organizing Your Day
I have toyed with different ideas over the years and I will share with you a few ideas that I have found to be helpful for myself on organizing my day.
The Small Things
“What small things have you enjoyed doing the most during your day-to-day life?” This question prompted me to reflect.
All I Want For Christmas
I haven’t bought into asking for anything for Christmas in quite some time. But today I woke up knowing what I want.
Like Water Off a Duck's Back
He said I should have tougher skin, “like water off a duck’s back.” Here’s what I learned.
The Value of Coaching
My own coaching experience is always illuminating. Like shining a bright light on what I needed to see.
Eccentricity
“How do I know whether my colleague is mentally unwell or just simply eccentric?”
Focusing on the Positive with The King: Eternal Monarch
For me, focusing on the positive makes this a more enriching experience.
High-Conflict Personalities
Those with experience will often say that 10% of your people will take up 90% of your time. With Bill Eddy’s resources and recommendations, I can foresee that 10% taking up significantly less time as well as reducing stress for everyone involved.