After more than 15 years in the same office space, our company moved on June 1 into a completely different building. It was a big process, and a bigger change than most of us anticipated. One person that I chatted with regarding this change actually said he felt dizzy for the first few days just … Continue reading Six Thoughts on How to Manage New Situations
Knowing When and How To Challenge Others
I had some feedback from a coaching client recently that prompted this post. At the end of each of my coaching sessions I usually ask how the session went and whether there is anything that I could do that would make our work together more effective. Feedback isn’t always offered, but when it is it … Continue reading Knowing When and How To Challenge Others
The Fact and Fiction of Keeping It Simple
We’re on vacation this week, borrowing a small, cottage-like house from some amazingly generous friends. It’s a quaint little place with a lovely, relaxed feel to it about 200 metres from the ocean and situated by a lovely creek that provides the sound of flowing water to fall asleep to. Life is much simpler here. … Continue reading The Fact and Fiction of Keeping It Simple
Being Purposeful At Work and Everywhere Else
I had the opportunity to learn from a very special person this week. His name is Richard Leider, and his purpose in life is to promote the value of having a purpose. He spoke of an amazing opportunity. He was being invited to live with the Hadza tribe of central Africa for a number of days.
7 Insights Into Acting With and Without Authority
Today, it seemed, was one of those days where I encountered a lot of authority. Or at least people who seemed to have power over me. Whether emails from our CEO, driving alongside a police car most of the way to the airport, sitting the airport parking shuttle waiting for the driver to decide when … Continue reading 7 Insights Into Acting With and Without Authority
How To Use Your Emotions To Improve Performance
When at work, how often do you get asked a question that is something like “how do you feel about that”? Or perhaps “what are your feelings on this subject”? Now think about your responses to these types of questions. Do you respond with your actual feelings? Responses like “I’m feeling anxious that we haven’t … Continue reading How To Use Your Emotions To Improve Performance
Leading Essentially 