“Feelings are something you have; not something you are.” -Shannon L. Alder What is your perspective on emotions? Is your life consumed by emotions or do you ignore them? Or are you somewhere on the continuum in-between? I grew up in a home with my mom consumed by emotions and my dad ignoring emotions. My […]
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“The great composer does not set to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working.” – Ernest Newman As you work, do you become more inspired? Are your teammates becoming more inspired as they work? When I am doing work that uses my talents, passions and results in me having an
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I hope you are enjoying your Holiday season! This is often a time where we look for gifts to give to others. When I read an article by a fellow colleague, I thought, “Wow! This article is full of great tips of the best gifts that a leader can give to their team.” So I
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Worry is a heavy load, but a kind word cheers you up. – Proverbs 12:5 Have you been carrying a heavy load? Have you noticed others around you carrying a heavy load? How has words been helpful or a detriment to you? Life is not a steady line but a continual movement of ups, downs,
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“When you are present and available, people have a desire to offer you their authentic self. All you have to do is ask. No one keeps a secret. No one. And they might be resistant initially to telling you something, but eventually they’ll give you their whole life story. And it’s because of people’s desire
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There’s no team without trust. -Paul Santagata, Head of Industry at Google Do you believe that your workplace is safe for interpersonal risk, such as speaking up with ideas, questions, or permission for candor? This type of culture is important for the well-being of your teammates and for the effectiveness of your team to be
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“The greatest discovery of the 20th century is the fact that a human being has the ability to change his attitude.” – William James Do you want to be the best you can be? I find that most people have a natural desire to move towards a greater potential. It seems to be hard-wired within
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“There’s evidence that more-ethical companies have happier employees and do better in the market.” – Maryam Kouchaki If an organization is getting results without ethics, is it worth it? When asked this question directly, I think most people would respond, “no.” However, we may all be able to name people who were considered great leaders
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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Martin Luther King , Jr I have a natural tendency to seek out warmth. It is a desire of my body, but also of my whole being – soul and spirit. Do you find that
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Do you feel like you are under heat and pressure that is not letting up? I continue to hear from leaders about the pressures of trying to navigate in the unknowns and multiple issues facing our world. This includes determining strategy for process, production, and services, and how to navigate as a team. The pressure
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