The people who are the most in tune with today’s technology are young people. My daughter, nephew and their friends can do way more with my iPhone and iPad than I can even imagine. Frankly, they can do more than I’d ever want to do, but that’s not really my point. When they show me […]
Read More →“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life…Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice.” Those were the tried and truthful words of late Apple founder Steve Jobs in his speech to Stanford University’s class of 2005. Through conditioning we blind ourselves to the best of who we really […]
Read More →For many, being assertive is difficult and the reasons are varied. Maybe you don’t want to hurt feelings or come off as cocky and aggressive. Or it could be that you don’t have confidence in your own opinion and fear that others will prove you wrong if you speak up. Assertiveness is about confidence. It’s […]
Read More →For many, being assertive is difficult and the reasons are varied. Maybe you don’t want to hurt feelings or come off as cocky and aggressive. Or it could be that you don’t have confidence in your own opinion and fear that others will prove you wrong if you speak up. Assertiveness is about confidence. It’s about belief […]
Read More →I was horrified by the Boston Marathon bombings, as was everyone with whom I spoke. Recently, I received an email from a dear friend, Bonnie St. John, who has been working directly with those who were unalterably affected. An amputee since the age of 5, Bonnie is one who surmounts the LIES that, too often, limit others. Today, […]
Read More →While the specific ways people react to change vary widely, there are always two components to everyone’s reaction. One component is their logical reaction and the other, their emotional reaction. Here are two suggestions that can help you deal with changes in your workplace and life: First, get beneath the headline. Try to understand the […]
Read More →While interviewing a group of people for a client’s 360 Feedback process, one of the raters told me she has a rule with her team. They have to make at least one mistake a week and tell her about it. She is also bound by the same rule. She has to make at least one […]
Read More →Do you have a BIG idea – one that will transform your career, your company’s business model, streamline processes, save significant time and money, land you a brand new role or help you branch off and build your own successful enterprise? Have you put a plan of action in place or are you stalling, plagued […]
Read More →Sabrina’s Story: In 1988, Sabrina Umstead Smith lost her husband in an apartment fire. She almost died herself. The baby she was carrying at the time was born with underdeveloped lungs and cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation. Three years later, her young son, Erick, succumbed to his medical disabilities. As part of her emotional […]
Read More →We look to tools and techniques to help us manage time. And they can, to a certain extent – that being the degree to which we take a disciplined approach to their application. The effectiveness of any time management tool is squarely in our hands. To manage your time more effectively, you have to improve […]
Read More →Charles, a senior-level coaching client, told me that early in his career, his mentor advised him to be smart enough to be humble, versus proving how smart he is. No matter the job level of the person he’s interacting with, Charles’ mode of operation is always to be collegial and collaborative. Here are the principles that […]
Read More →Every day, opportunities are presented to us. They may be disguised as obstacles, problems or issues, but what they really are is a chance to demonstrate our ability to make a positive contribution to our lives or our company’s goals and objectives. The best way to take advantage of these opportunities is by making conscious […]
Read More →Like every year in your life, 2013 is YOUR YEAR. It’s sure to bring you multiple opportunities to live with a clear mind, a grateful heart, and look forward to the next steps on your journey with joy-filled anticipation. The start of the new year is the perfect time for Intentional Reflection. Purposefully look back […]
Read More →I was coaching a man recently, and his reaction to the call for change was classic. To Jack, changing meant he wouldn’t be the person he used to be. About that, we agreed. He wouldn’t be his old self any longer. As he contemplated change, his concerns began to surface. “I don’t want to lose myself. […]
Read More →Many of you wrote in response to last week’s post, “Hurricane Sandy: My Personal Pivot Point.” Your words were kind. Your offers of help were genuine and generous. You opened up your homes, extending an invitation to visit, escape the chaos and rest. And, knowing that you’re praying for us, enveloping us in loving thought, […]
Read More →Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday – a day of appreciation for the amazing legacy I’ve inherited and the abundance with which I’m blessed. With heart-felt gratitude, this Thanksgiving season, I’m reflecting on and appreciating the many people on whose shoulders I stand. Their lives and contributions have eased my path. I’ve been the beneficiary of […]
Read More →When the bus pulled up to our lane, the kids yelled, “Oooh! Look at your house.” Looking out the window, we saw nothing but a curl of smoke where our house once stood. Exiting the bus, mouths gaping in disbelief, tears streaming down our faces, my brother Lee and I ran, trembling, into the waiting […]
Read More →Try this for just one day and notice the impact on you and on others. Listen more. Listen to understand. Listen to learn. Listen to empathize. Listen to validate. Don’t worry. You won’t become invisible, powerless or less impactful. In fact, you will become more visible because you’ll stand out as someone who cares in a […]
Read More →Are your relationships resting on a strong foundation of trust? If so, you may be among the 49% of people in the US who say they have a high level of trust in others. But, here’s the rub: if 49% trust others that means 51% aren’t so trusting. What’s that about? While I can’t account […]
Read More →Are you among the many people for whom working long hours, multitasking and pressing to meet deadlines have become a way of life? In the short-term, these are practical solutions. But, research tells us that this pattern, over the long-term, increases stress levels and results in lower levels of productivity. Eventually, even though you’re plenty […]
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