Busy professionals often attribute stubborn extra pounds to an ultra busy professional life or an incredibly hectic travel schedule that leaves no time to focus on fitness. But, what if you could use your mind to change your body, without a trip to the gym? It is possible says researcher at the University of California, […]
Read More →Exacerbated by the proliferation of open space environments, interruptions are an ever-present, inevitable daily reality. Here are ways to give yourself privacy and uninterrupted quiet when you need it. If you have a door, close it. Turn your back to the main thoroughfare to avoid eye contact with passersby. Don’t answer your phone, including your […]
Read More →While facilitating a strategic alignment retreat with a CEO and his senior team, they struggled to identify exactly what to do to change the culture. Finally, having nothing that felt like a good idea, I convinced them to involve the next level down. They agreed. In the meeting with the broader leadership team – the […]
Read More →You’ve probably heard the news about an interim report issued by Acting Inspector General Richard Griffin on the systemic problems in the Veteran’s Affairs agency. The report intensified scrutiny and resulted in expansion of the number of VA facilities to be reviewed. As a leader, consider allowing this situation to stimulate a deeper, broader look […]
Read More →Have you ever participated in an important conversation, walked away thinking there was clarity and alignment, only to discover, later, that there were as many interpretations of what was said as there were people present? Such miscommunications are costly, in terms of time, money, rework, relationship tensions and reputation. The fix is simple and easy, […]
Read More →To be happy and feel fulfilled, we have to Master our life. To achieve that goal, we have to dis-identify with limiting beliefs – I call them LIES. LIES are Labels, Illusions, Excuses and Stories that dash our hopes and dreams and diminish our potential for excellence. Instead of living LIES, make self-mastery – your ability […]
Read More →Dr. Maya Angelou lived a noteworthy life. Her teachings and way of being positively affected the lives of many people, around the world. In one of her quotes I treasure, she said: “One isn’t’ necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We […]
Read More →Gallup recently released data that say as much as 70% of Americans feel they are not reaching their full potential and have negative feelings about their jobs and employers. That’s an army of expensive, wasted talent. If you’re among the 70% who are unfulfilled and unhappy, here are two ideas that can shift the way […]
Read More →Every individual, every task, project, team, department and business, has a purpose – a distinct contribution to make. We feel most satisfied, and successful, when performing the service, or utilizing skills and qualities that align with our sense of purpose. If you want to do work that resonates with your heart-felt sense of purpose, remember, […]
Read More →Recently, I read that most of us check email 37 times per day…37 times! I was shocked. That accounts for 37 daily interruptions…37 times when you stop reading, writing, talking, listening, thinking, analyzing, planning, studying. Take stock of your email checking habits. If you’re among those who allow email to regularly interrupt your focus and […]
Read More →According to Barry Oshry, author and founder of Power + Systems, middle managers often feel torn, squeezed; caught between a rock and a hard place. They understand what top leadership expects, they know what the broader workforce wants, and, where there is a gap between the reality of top management and workers, middles become the […]
Read More →Frequently, when conducting data gathering interviews for qualitative 360s, I’ve noticed raters self-reflecting and assessing their own behavior. The conversation makes them think. In a recent interview, the boss was describing the person he was rating as “easily distracted.” All the while, the boss’ computer was dinging, signaling the arrival of email. Each time it […]
Read More →Do you ever consider how naturally the seasons change, from spring to summer to fall to winter to spring…the cycle effortlessly repeating itself, year after year? Think about it, day transitions into night and then day, again. This time of year, flowers push through the soil, bud and bloom for a while. Later, they lose […]
Read More →This year, I’m happily welcoming spring. Maybe it’s because of the long, hard, cold, stormy winter we survived. I’m so thankful it’s getting warmer. There’s more light in the sky for a longer period each day. Trees are budding brand new leaves. Flowers are blooming. Birds are singing. Golfers are returning to the links. School […]
Read More →Following through with a desired change in behavior can be a challenge. Sometimes, its as simple as forgetting what you said you would do. For example, I recently decided to drastically reduce my intake of processed sugar. Because, I feel SOOOO good when I don’t eat it. But, here’s the rub: I’m not always conscious […]
Read More →How do you feel when someone says to you, “I have a question for you?” Do you say, “YES!,” with great excitement and anticipation? Or, do you feel a little anxious, perhaps defensive, concerned about whether you know the answer? Many people feel more comfortable with answers than they do questions. They prefer the knowing […]
Read More →Curiosity, a natural activity of an intelligent mind, is peaked when presented with thought-provoking questions – questions that make the listener think. When we’re open to queries and view interrogatives, no matter how challenging they may, as an opportunity to explore a new area and learn something we didn’t know, we serve the process of […]
Read More →In a recent blog post titled, “The World’s Worst Boss,” Seth Godin reminded us that we are our own bosses. We’re in charge of all aspects of our lives. The post prodding readers with statements like, “If you had a boss who talked to you the way you talk to yourself, you would quit. Or […]
Read More →More and more, organizational experts, including the well respected McKinsey & Company, are confirming what I’ve believed for years: organizational cultural change is inseparable from individual change. The two must work hand-in-hand. Why? Because organizations don’t change unless people’s mindsets and behavior change. Manager or leaders, shift the way you think, speak and behave. Soon, […]
Read More →Recently, a new client told me that two years ago her boss articulated a vision for how she wanted the senior leadership team to operate. Today, she said, “People are behaving exactly as they have for years. There’s been no change. We’re still highly paid technical experts – not developers of people, and certainly not […]
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