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  • Two Ears. One Mouth. One Brain.

    Two Ears. One Mouth. One Brain.

    You’ve probably heard the adage that we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. We should listen twice as much as we speak. I will add that we have one brain. When you are “listening,” what is your brain doing? During my leadership career, I was trained on active listening so many times…

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  • The Council of Joshes

    The Council of Joshes

    I’ve anticipated today’s post for months. I’m sharing one of my favorite techniques for personal reflection. Several of my clients have employed this technique to build their own council, and I hope I can inspire you to do the same. The Birth of The Council My Council of Joshes began to form one morning during…

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  • Just a Little Patience

    Just a Little Patience

    I have learned many lessons over the years. The lesson of practicing patience must be important, as I’ve had to learn it and re-learn it countless times. Anticipation If you are of a certain age, you probably remember the commercial for Heinz Ketchup featuring Carly Simon’s “Anticipation.”  One child complains to the other about how…

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  • Your First 90 Days

    Your First 90 Days

    My client base is experiencing a season of transition. Several clients are starting new jobs at new organizations. Others have been promoted and are adapting to new responsibilities (and letting go of old ones). A few have picked up additional roles through a side hustle. Even if your role hasn’t changed in years, I recommend…

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  • The Neuroscience of Doing and Being

    The Neuroscience of Doing and Being

    Recently, I offered a formal definition for teliodosis: A state of living characterized by the integration of doing and being, where actions are naturally aligned with a deep sense of presence and purpose, fostering a harmonious and fulfilling life. The interplay between doing and being also plays out in our brains, and when we understand…

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  • Dragonfly

    Dragonfly

    I spent the past week on vacation visiting my Partner in Wonder. True to form, our week was filled with wonder, including many moments of synchronicity. We noticed many dragonflies throughout the week, which caused us to look up the symbolism of Dragonfly as a spirit animal. Here’s ChatGPT’s take: As a spirit animal, the…

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