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The Thoughtful Leaders™ BlogAstound yourself
There’s a theme running through nearly all of my coaching relationships right now. Nearly every client is, in some way, owning how spectacular they are – what great leaders, how much they have to contribute, how successfully they can manage their teams, the contributions they’re making at work and in their lives. It’s amazing to witness. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyThe upside of falling down
I now enjoy skiing. I used to hate it. I hated it because I fell. And I hated that I fell. I once made my ski instructor fall getting off the lift. He told me he hadn’t fallen off a lift in over ten years. But I took him out. I hated it. I thought I was stupid, inept, uncoordinated, and the third of these might have been true. But I wasn’t stupid, I was learning. I had to learn to let myself learn. Related Posts:2 Responses to “The upside of falling down”Leave a ReplyBe present to today
One of my former colleagues is extremely focused on getting his next promotion. Every time we speak, that is the main topic of conversation. On its face, there is nothing wrong with that, but my sense is that all that matters to him is getting the promotion, not what the new job will be and not what’s happening around him now as he waits. Once he receives the promotion he’ll have to live in that job every day… and we never discuss if it will be a job that he will like, and we certainly never discuss how to make his current job more fulfilling. It’s like the person who is so focused on their big wedding that they forget about the lifelong marriage to follow and miss the daily moments of joy with their beloved. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyRunning is like leading – 5 key steps towards winning the race
As I kept my legs moving, I reflected back to when I first started running. Or started running this time. I had jogged at times for exercise, mostly in college, and then determined that I hated it. It hurt and I hurt while doing it. And then my daughter became a varsity runner for her high school, and I decided that I wanted to be able to run with her, so I determined to try again. And I did. I started running and it was hard. But I didn’t hate it and I was able to run with her (albeit much slower than her). So I kept going and it became somewhat of a skill. Or at least an exercise choice. Related Posts:2 Responses to “Running is like leading – 5 key steps towards winning the race”
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It all comes down to personal responsibility. We simply have to take responsibility to get ourselves where we want to be and to make ourselves who we want to be. But how? It’s easy to complain. It’s easy to notice how hard it is to achieve our goals, or how long we’ve been working at them (or at least talking about them). It’s easy to wait for circumstances to change, or other people to change, or things to work out. It is so much harder to make the decision and then move forward no matter what. But it’s necessary. It’s the only way. Related Posts:Leave a Reply5 things your coach won’t tell you (and a few things they will…or should)
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There is a reason that runners cross the finish line of a major race raising their hands in triumph, and that team members celebrate a earned point in a game (or a project completed – well and on-time – in an organization). There is a reason inventors smile with pride at their new invention and artists revere their new creations. And there is a way to harness this happiness, so that we can fuel ourselves forward to even greater successes. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyThoughts on failure from an innovative genius and nobel laureate
A great leader not only facilitates innovative thinking and great ideas but encourages failure as well. A great leader says “Let’s try it” rather than “That won’t work;” “Take a risk” rather than “Play it safe;” “What do you need?” rather than “What were you thinking?” He or she knows that some of the best ideas can come from small tweaks and incremental improvements rather than waiting for “the next big thing.” Related Posts:Leave a Reply |
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I went for a run this morning. It was tough. I’m not sure why. I haven’t been running all that often – I never actually run all that often – but I have been running. But today my three miles were challenging.
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We have written about the benefits of not being 
I firmly believe in the 
In 2012 there were many great blog posts, emails, and videos I had the pleasure of reading and experiencing that inspired me, helped me to see things from different perspectives, and encouraged me to make positive changes in my business and personal life. We have shared several of these through our 
The thing that most often gets in the way of brilliant ideas is the desire not to be wrong. When we second-guess ourselves, convince ourselves of the error in our thinking, tell ourselves that our idea will fail, or listen to others who poo-poo our bursts of brilliance, innovation and growth suffers.
What a great way to look at setbacks. It’s true. I think the underlying confidence that “reality is a mindset” is what keeps me going. If I want to ski, I have to believe I can, it’s doesn’t have to be easy, or pretty, but I WILL SKI!
Thanks Lynn. I love that – “reality is a mindset.” My skiing is not pretty, and only sometimes (but often not) it’s easy. But I actually like it now! I have to believe I can operate on so many levels and for so many goals and dreams.