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The Thoughtful Leaders BlogTell other people what you want them to think about you
It is an adage to live and lead by. So often what we tell others about ourselves is exactly what we wouldn’t want others to think. “I don’t know how I’ll get this done,” we offer. “I’m swamped and don’t know what to tackle next,” we share. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyLighten up and laugh
Related Posts:Leave a ReplyFor better vision, look within
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.” Carl Jung
One of the true gifts of my profession is witnessing clients have an “aha” moment. You see the realization hit them as they recognize a self-defeating pattern they’ve repeated over and over…and then devise a plan to break the pattern, or grasp the negative self-talk that they’ve engaged in for years…and begin to question that self-talk and believe a different truth, or acknowledge the rightness of many of their gut instincts…and begin to trust themselves and their leadership more than they ever have before. There often is a pause in our conversation, a moment when they reflect, a silence as they internalize, and then they emerge from their contemplation with a newfound strength that is palpable. And engaging. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyHow do you seize the day?I must admit my blog today is very personal…but Thoughtful Leadership is personal and it’s based on bringing our whole self to everything we do and every way we lead. I know my leadership today, my very essence today, is flavored by an extremely private and emotional experience, and if I’m truly living “thoughtfully” then I must acknowledge my situation, my feelings, and my thoughts. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyYou’re great – just believe it
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That’s what makes you a winner.” Venus Williams
This morning was a high because I had a client who was on a high. He was feeling so sure of himself, so complete, so utterly unstoppable – it was contagious and I couldn’t help but smile. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyLeave a ReplyJust say noI have a client who is in overwhelm. How do I know? She personally told me that she has thousands and thousands of unread emails…that she will never get to. And everyone around her has confidentially told me that my client simply promises too much, overcommits, and just plain old “works too hard.” In essence, she “overpromises” and “underdelivers” – which is the exact opposite of what we coach our clients to do. We strongly suggest that they “underpromise” and “overdeliver” – thereby giving themselves some breathing space and wowing those around them with on-time (and even early) delivery of stellar results. Related Posts:Leave a ReplyLeave a ReplySelf-promotion is a good thing
“The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available.” Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Have you ever noticed how stuck we get in our own perceptions, and especially our perceptions of ourselves? I hear it all the time – “that’s just the way I am,” people will share. “I always go too fast,” (or slow). “I’m never good at those things.” “I can’t do that.” Related Posts:Leave a ReplyFailing…to learn
“If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything innovative.” Woody Allen
At work and at life we often get caught in ruts. Something works for us, so we do it again and again. And again. We know we’ve reduced our chances of making a mistake or failing, and that feels good. Related Posts:Leave a Reply |
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I wish I could say that I thought of this leadership approach myself, but I can’t. One of my clients a few years back shared this with me, and I’ve been passing it on ever since.
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