We have been through a tumultuous year in 2020. With the start of 2021, I have found that people’s lives have not become steadier but instead more questions abound. We are being faced with a lot of division that is broadcast at a national level and even at global levels. However, these divisions and questions […]
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At this time of year, we often say, “Happy New Year!” But is this how you are feeling? Are you really feeling happy? Or would you describe your emotions another way? How would your work colleagues, family or friends describe their feelings? Coming into a new year, we can feel happy and hopeful. But after
Are you searching for peace? We have been living in times that have disrupted our peace. Change and unknowns have been the new constant. This reveals to us what is most precious. In the whirlwind around us, we want to find a place within ourselves that is centered and constant. So, how do we find
Do you want more joy in your life? One of the outcomes I am working on personally for my life this year is to intentionally feel joy. We want to have positive feelings in our lives. We know the good things that come from positive feelings such as better overall health and well-being. It seems
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We are facing many challenges and transitions currently. With this, I have noticed many people having to engage in crucial conversations. There are many ideas, strategies, and decisions to be made. I have seen a theme of people searching how to be their best as influencers. David Broockman is a UC Berkeley political scientist who
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I have a friend who felt overwhelmed at the end of his day. As we talked about all that had happened in his day, he had not realized how much conflict he had been involved with. He was having to hold a direct report accountable on work performance. He had sent out an email that
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“Culture is to humans what water is to fish – the environment where we live and move and eat and work and play and, therefore, think is normal. But there’s a big different between us and fish – we create our own environment; fish don’t.” – John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle What has your environment
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“Change is the process by which the future invades our lives.” – Alvin Toffler Transitions usher us into the future, where there are many unknowns. Because of our current world circumstances, people are facing multiple changes concurrently. There is a heightened awareness of transition and yet seasons of change have always been a part of
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With the spread of the virus, COVID-19, I keep hearing the following phrase mentioned, “We are in unprecedented times.” Unprecedented means we don’t have a prior template on how to do this. Working remotely is one of those “unprecedented” actions that you may be facing. While this isn’t new for everyone, many, from businesses to
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Fear gives power to one person; Freedom empowers many. When we are fearful, our reaction is to control. This actually limits the multiplication of our power. Being controlling gives a false sense of feeling safe and soothes our anxiety. In the long run it hurts our impact and hinders the empowerment of those we lead.
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