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A Historic Week
I will keep today’s post short – I would rather my US readers spend their time getting to the ballot box than reading a lengthy post from me. Regardless of the outcome of tomorrow’s election, it is reasonable to assume half of our country will be upset with the result. This is undoubtedly the most…
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By Request
When I coach leaders, we discuss a wide range of topics, such as strengthening relationships, moving from mentoring to coaching, or improving personal productivity. Of all the topics, one stands out as the most prevalent. Nearly every leader I have ever worked with has wanted to improve their ability to delegate effectively. One challenge is…
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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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Social Connections
Today’s post builds upon my meaningful conversations post.* That post appeared to resonate with many of you based on the reactions. Perhaps most importantly, my mom loved it. 💙 I am sure part of what resonates is the emphasis on social connections. This is a key area in many formulas for happiness and one that…
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Meaningful Conversations
One of my weekend rituals is connecting with my mother and my father. Over the years, our conversations have evolved from simple status reports about what’s happening in my world to deep, meaningful conversations that I cherish. As I reflect upon those conversations, I see a parallel to my one-on-one conversations with direct reports as…
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Be A Liver
Recently, a dear friend described me using an unexpected metaphor. She said I was like a liver. From her tone of voice, I could tell this was intended as a compliment, but my brain was fixated on the bile-producing qualities of a liver that did not feel flattering. When she clarified what she meant by…
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Beneficial Communication
There is wisdom in Buddha’s teachings, regardless of your religious or spiritual inclinations. In her book Tea and Cake with Demons: A Buddhist Guide to Feeling Worthy, Adreanna Limbach does an excellent job presenting a modern interpretation of Buddhist teachings. Today, I want to explore one aspect of Buddha’s Eightfold Path, often called Right Speech.…
