VIDEO: Test Your Emotional Intelligence
Promotion to the C-Suite requires more than education and skills. How do you measure up when it comes to the one thing all successful leaders shave in common? How is your EQ?
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PODCAST: Addicted To Being Right, Follow Up & Honoring Who You Are Now
Addicted To Being Right Have you ever known someone who can’t stand being wrong? Are you one of the many who is addicted to being right? Judith Glazer says on PsychologyToday.com that this addiction is real. In situations of high stress, fear or distrust, cortisol – a hormone and neurotransmitter – can highjack the brain. […]
Read More →PODCAST: Mindful, Empathetic Listening & Fitness Work Station Study
True Empathetic Listening One of the hardest things to do is listen – really listen – to another person. Instead of being fully present as they explain, complain or share, our minds are busy planning what we’ll say next. Even at our most altruistic, we’re contemplating what to say that will help. Parker Palmer of […]
Read More →VIDEO: 5 Ways To Tap Into Your Personal Power
Power comes from within. No one can give or take away your personal power if you gain better awareness of these 5 sources of power that will drive your success and happiness.
Read More →PODCAST: Pitfalls of Inconsistent Leadership & Building Blocks for Organizational Change
The Pitfalls of Inconsistent Leadership Emotionally intelligent leaders are consistent. Consistency creates a sense of emotional stability and safety. Without consistency, your team is likely to be unaligned and not optimally productive. If a leader allows his mood or emotions to drive how he interacts with his team, those who report to him won’t know […]
Read More →VIDEO: Is Your Purpose Hidden Within Your Problems?
Nan thought her diabetes was a problem that held her back. After a change in perspective, she not only cured herself, but she now helps others do the same. Learn how Nan turned a debilitating problem into a new career.
Read More →Good Posture Can Ignite Your Personal Power
A slumping posture does more than make you look bad. It also robs you of your energy and feelings of power. This video dives into the science behind it.
Read More →Are YOU A Spirit of Purpose?
Spirit of Purpose. Are you curious about what that means and how it applies to you? This installment of Spirit of Purpose TV explains this universal concept and how you can tap into truly authentic living. Subscribe to Spirit of Purpose TV by going to my YouTube channel.
Read More →Benefits of CQ (Conversational Intelligence) & Mindful Meditation
CQ = Conversational Intelligence First there was IQ. Then came EQ or Emotional Intelligence. Now Judith Glazer of “The Harvard Coaching Institute” has introduced the concept of CQ – which stands for Conversational Intelligence. CQ taps into our need for self-expression and validation. Glazer says that in environments where people can share their aspirations, […]
Read More →Introducing Spirit Of Purpose TV
I’m pleased to announce a wonderful addition to the Spirit of Purpose self-improvement tools. Spirit of Purpose TV will inspire, motivate and transform the way you approach challenges and achieve your goals. We will continue to share written Spirit of Purpose content in my blog, but I will also provide these quick video messages to aide in your successful quest […]
Read More →Motivating People – Responding to Mistakes – Reaction to Stress
What Motivates People If you’re a manager, you are called on regularly to motivate others. Being a successful leader relies on your ability to help others perform well. Traditionally, we use the carrot and stick approach. We bribe people with money or other incentives. But, once the incentive goes away, so does the drive to […]
Read More →Tools and Tactics for Women At Work
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Tools and Tactics For Women At Work In her weekly blog, author and organizational development expert Dr. Anne Litwin sites study after study that conclude that women perform better than men in areas of leadership, management and decision-making. Yet women only make up 3 to 4 percent of CEO’s worldwide. For […]
Read More →The Humble Manager & Custom Communication
Humility In the C-Suite A 2015 Wall Street Journal article extoled the virtues of humble executives. It praised characteristically humble attributes like listening well, admitting errors and the willingness to share the limelight. The article also reported on examples of leaders were undone due to their lack of humility. In particular, a self-promoting division head […]
Read More →We Judge In Milliseconds — We Can Also Train Ourselves Not To
Quick to Judge Science now confirms that you only get one chance to make a first impression and that judgment happens more quickly than you’d expect. Psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Bastian Schiller and a team of researchers in Switzerland have discovered that subconsciously, we decide within milliseconds who or what we like or don’t like. […]
Read More →Disparities and Privilege
Which Black History month events are you attending? Whatever you do, go with a beginner’s mind. Even if you don’t typically participate in such programs, go with an open, nonjudgmental mindset. You’re bound to learn something – about yourself, your colleagues or the history of people of African descent in the US. In fact, here’s […]
Read More →Be Happier Now
What’s top of mind for you, right now? If you’re not sure, be still for a moment. Discover the answer. What words, story, and physical sensations are playing in the background of your thoughts and feelings? Don’t be surprised if concerns, worries, pressures, should’s and ought to’s dominate. Anxiety, fear and worry are all too […]
Read More →Going for More
Do you allow LIES to limit you? I don’t know anyone who doesn’t. LIES are labels, illusions, excuses and stories that exist in your mind, just out of awareness. They shape your thoughts, feelings, decisions and actions. LIES lead to detours on your path to happiness. They short-circuit your ability and willingness to change and […]
Read More →Be Less Disruptive
Len is a visionary. That’s one of his strengths –one that he sometimes feels is more burden than asset. Why? Because to the members of his organization, his ever-evolving aspirations feel like, “Here we go again! He’s on to something else! He’s never satisfied! Before we really get going with his last great idea, he’s […]
Read More →Self Made is An Illusion
What are your thoughts about the idea of being self-made? Recently, I saw a man wearing a t-shirt with the caption, “SELF-MADE!” It was written in CAPS and seemed to scream at me, emphasizing the point. It got my attention, perhaps because earlier that day a client and I talked about how interdependent we really […]
Read More →Enviorment Is Important
Environment is important to us, even if we’re not fully cognizant of the role in plays in the way we feel and behave. Research suggests it affects creativity, efficiency, productivity and satisfaction. Today’s work environments are morphing into spaces that are open, few to no walls or private offices. For some people, this is great. […]
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