It’s hard to overemphasize the power of mentorship. A mentor is not only a teacher and guide, but a source of wisdom and experience. The guide sets a pace that can be followed. Today’s mentor can easily be accessed worldwide through digital platforms and communication. With the onslaught of distractions and messaging from unproven sources, […]
The Biochemistry of Motivation Artemisdiana/Depositphotos If you are trying to influence people to change their behavior, unless they clearly see value in changing and a path safe from failure or loss, they will resist your suggestions. Emotions are often triggered when people are presented with a view of a possible future that conflicts with their […]
The frustration was palpable within a group of leaders with whom I recently worked. They were in a tough spot. Competition was emerging from unexpected sources. Revenue was not tracking to meet expectations. The organization was responding with significant structural change. And these leaders had been told by executives that if the business was to […]
You take risks regularly, from backing your car into the street to trying a new restaurant. You only hesitate when your fear of the unknown leads you to focus on the worst that could happen. I’ve had many coaching conversations start with, “I need to make a decision.” Yet after describing the options, it’s clear […]
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WARRIOR A Warrior, she’s often been, obsessed with other lands. In tending to her freedom, so content to raise her hand. Yet even in the midst of war, surrounded by alone she knew t’was might that brought her here, and sliced her to the bone. This Warrior has sheathed her sword. Its glint may dull, […]
Are you a person who enjoys the challenge of competition, but also likes to fit in? Admitting that a challenge energizes you but attempting to fit in with a group establishes a dichotomy that creates a conflict within. You cannot fit in and stand out. The first step is admitting that you have a strong […]
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference From the poem The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost Isn’t it cool? Every day that you wake up on […]
Don’t love your work? Can’t wait to get the heck out of there when your shift is done? It’s up to you to find some part of your job to enjoy. Let’s get real: You signed on for this work. You agreed to their terms and conditions. Even if you felt you had no choice […]
Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey have written a thought-provoking book together. It’s called Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier. Yep. There are other books on how to get happy. Why is this one different? One of the many things I enjoy about this content is that Brooks and […]
