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We Can Do Hard Things
C-3PO: Sir, the possibility of successfully navigating an asteroid field is approximately 3,720 to 1! Han Solo: Never tell me the odds! — Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back You can do hard things. When you read that statement, what is your reaction? Reflect not only on the thoughts that arise but also…
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Who Are Your Heroes?
This is an emotional week for me. Most of you know I have a passion for running. You are also likely aware of my love for reading and learning. You may not know that I also have an intense love for superheroes, especially the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). There is something about the genre that inspires me…
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Face-to-Face
One silver lining to the pandemic is that it showed us how effectively we could leverage video conferencing and remote work across a much more comprehensive range of activities than we were previously willing to embrace. As a coach, I am grateful for this. Most of my coachees live nowhere near me and would not…
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Your Personal Board of Directors
I have a Personal Board of Directors. It’s one of my life hacks that consistently captures people’s interest when I mention it. In a recent webinar for Practice, my coaching platform, we took a detour off the main topic because the audience was so curious about the concept. It’s a straightforward concept. The Board of Directors is a…
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My First Year
When I launched my Arete Pursuits a year ago, I adopted this daily declaration to remain mindful of my motivation for doing so: I am fulfilled, I serve, and I flourish through coaching. Today I invite you to join me in celebrating the successes of my first year. I Am Fulfilled Coaching is my passion.…
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More of What You Love
“You are going to spend one-third of your life working. Make sure you are doing something you love.” – Harry Dietrich. I am a firm believer in the power of playing to your strengths. This week I invite you to complete a simple exercise, building upon my post on discovering our strengths. The Exercise If you are…
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Your 360 Feedback
360 feedback is an excellent tool for getting honest, candid feedback from your colleagues. I conduct 360 feedback interviews for every organizational coaching engagement to gain insights into the coachee’s superpowers and their kryptonite. This process is richer than one issued by the organization because the interviewees know that the only person who sees the…
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Zen and the Art of Feedback
Last week we examined how to create an environment that encourages feedback. Leading by example paves the way for you to give feedback more effectively to your colleagues. Today we’ll discuss the art of crafting and delivering feedback. Plan Your Feedback If you’ve delivered 10,000 hours of feedback and achieved “Feedback Mastery,” you may be able…
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Feedback is a Gift
One of the most effective leadership tools available to us is feedback. The old saying is, “It is better to give than to receive.” When it comes to feedback, I recommend we turn this adage on its head. By encouraging and gracefully receiving feedback, we create an environment that will make it easier for us…
