What drives personal change? You might think that if you take a class, or listen to a podcast, or read a book, that would give you the information you need to change. And you’d be right. But will you actually change? Not unless you change your actions or behavior. We are often our own worst…
Month: May 2021
After this past pandemic year, I suspect that many people are experiencing “spiritual debt”, where they have been surviving through short-term hacks that are not sustainable spiritually and emotionally. This could include working past the point of burnout, accommodating a toxic coworker or boss, digging into their reserves, or just never giving themselves a chance to recover.”
After this past pandemic year, I suspect that many people are experiencing “spiritual debt”, where they have been surviving through short-term hacks that are not sustainable spiritually and emotionally. This could include working past the point of burnout, accommodating a toxic coworker or boss, digging into their reserves, or just never giving themselves a chance…
The decisions get harder as you move up the ranks.”
The decisions get harder as you move up the ranks. Seems obvious, right? But here’s why it gets harder – if it was an easy or clear decision, somebody else would make the decision. If the data all points one way, the team would just do it. The decisions that get escalated to senior leaders…
I was recently introduced to HALT: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired as a checklist for conditions that make everything feel harder. “
I was recently introduced to HALT: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired as a checklist for conditions that make everything feel harder. It’s easy to see that kids fall apart quickly if they are hungry, angry, lonely or tired. As a parent, I am learning that addressing those underlying conditions is far more effective than addressing misbehavior…
How do you get rich?” “” “One way is to get lucky – be in the right place at the right time, and win the lottery. People who believe that wealth comes from luck are always chasing the next big thing that they hope will change their lives.” “” “Another way is compound interest. Save…
How do you get rich?”
How do you get rich? One way is to get lucky – be in the right place at the right time, and win the lottery. People who believe that wealth comes from luck are always chasing the next big thing that they hope will change their lives. Another way is compound interest. Save money regularly,…
What are you afraid to hear? ” “” “One common pattern I see as a coach is people being unwilling to ask for something (e.g. greater scope), because they’re afraid to hear they don’t deserve it. They would rather not confirm what their Inner Critic is telling them: that they aren’t good enough, that they…
What are you afraid to hear? “
What are you afraid to hear? One common pattern I see as a coach is people being unwilling to ask for something (e.g. greater scope), because they’re afraid to hear they don’t deserve it. They would rather not confirm what their Inner Critic is telling them: that they aren’t good enough, that they don’t have…
Who would you rather work with:”
Who would you rather work with: A) Somebody who signs up to do 10 things, and delivers on 7? or B) Somebody who signs up to do 5 things, and delivers excellent work on all 5? I’d rather work with B, as I will know that if they sign up for something, they’ll get it…
One of my clients observed recently “[my job] is hard, and there’s too much of it”. A shame and blame culture would assume that if you can’t do everything, it means you’re not good enough and don’t deserve the job you have. This leads to shame spirals, and people feeling unable to be vulnerable about…