“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning “This doesn’t seem fair.” How often have you heard this statement? It immediately brings up thoughts of […]
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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. – Thomas Paine When you hear anything about a “problem,” how does your body react? For me, I notice the muscles in my shoulders getting tight and my stomach feels queasy. These are very subtle.
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“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.” – Desmond Tutu “Neither of them owns that there is a problem with them.” This is what a leader said to me about a couple of their team members. These two individuals were having difficulty working together. Instead of working
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“There is a time for everything, and everything on earth has its special season.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 “I feel like I am being left in limbo.” This is what a leader said to me as he discussed all the changes happening in his organization. Can you relate? Continual change is becoming the norm in our
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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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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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“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 see yourself as powerful? How you answer this question will probably depend upon how you define power. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines power as possession of control, authority or influence over others. Even in this definition we can see a continuum in how power is used. Often when people try to control, it can
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