Ego: The Enemy of Learning and Growth
“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s mind there are few.”
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Courageous Conversation: A Conversation Worth Having
…..my understanding is that the first step to take in having a real conversation is simply to stop having the one that you are having now.By definition the courageous conversation is the conversation that you’re not having nowand also by definition the courageous conversation is the one that you don’t want to haveand the courageous
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How do you want to be known?
Have you carefully thought about this question? At first glance, it may appear to be asking a question about how others see you. Yet, your answers will reveal more about you than others. It will: Take heed how you answer a simple question. In the words of Maya Angelou: “I would like to be known
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Self-Care: A Cornerstone of Self-leadership
It all begins with one question: What do you most need to survive and thrive? Self-care is a decisive, personal act. Beyond healthy food, exercise and sleep, genuine self-care encompasses the routines, rituals, activities that uniquely speak to us as individuals. It could be a cup of tea, solitude, cold water swimming, meditation, speaking with
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For a Leader
John O’Donahue’s blessing, “For a Leader”, evokes the essence of great leadership as it emerges from the qualities and insights of self-leadership. “May you work on yourselfBuilding up and refining the ways of your mind. May those who work for you knowYou see and respect them. May you learn to cultivate the art of presenceIn order to
A Creative Path to Assuaging Grief: Loose Ends
Knitters, sewers, weavers, and others offer their skills to bring solace and comfort. “Loose Ends aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity by matching volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left unfinished due to death or disability. https://www.looseendsproject.org/
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Contemplate this 10 Word Blog Post
“ You don’t need more time …….you just need to decide.” -Seth Godin
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An Essential Negotiating Strategy: “Go to the Balcony”
According to William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project and an expert in de-escalating high-stakes conflicts around the world, bringing focus and attention to our own self-management is the first critical step in conflict negotiation. In his Path to Possible method he outlines three stages, the first of which he calls “Go the Balcony”.
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6 Public Speaking Hacks
Public speaking presents an opportunity. A chance to share knowledge, thoughts and understanding with others. Yet, sadly, the anxiety and fear of standing and speaking in front of others may prevent us offering our wisdom. Scot Chisholm, founder of Classy, a nonprofit giving platform, cultivates these 6 public speaking hacks. They helped transform him from
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Self-reflection: A Vital Practice
Create Space In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.” -Albert Camus Value Your Story “Reflective thinking turns experience into insight” -John C. Maxwell Shape Your Path “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” -Buddha Reflection is neither optional nor
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