Impatience is a leadership skill
“If you genuinely want something, don’t wait for it – teach yourself to be impatient.” ~Gurbaksh Chahal The other day a colleague was telling me about something they wanted…really badly. They explained to me how much fun this type of work would...
Three ways to see and own the value you bring
“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~Lao Tzu A client sent me a beautiful end-of-year email thanking me. Perhaps needless to say, I saved it in my “feel good” folder (a practice I highly recommend, because now I can easily find...
Be present to today
“It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ~Ursula LeGuin 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,...
Six surefire ways to make the most of those springtime distractions
This is the time of year when I can get really distracted. After being cooped up during the winter (and this was a long one in New York this year!), I want to be outdoors and focused on spring and summer fun. Today I’m sitting at my desk knowing there are many things...
Want to succeed? Fail first
“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ~Winston Churchill I debriefed a 360° feedback assessment this morning and it was tough. The feedback itself was a bit tough, and my client took it very hard. “I should...
When I remember that everything I say can easily be misunderstood or misinterpreted, it helps me to slow down and get a bit clearer, or at least check for agreement and understanding in the conversation. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_rsrx1e76l5
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When I stop and remember Karl Popper’s quote, it always gives me pause. I generally think I’m being so clear when I speak, and I can get annoyed when what I’ve said is misinterpreted. But, again, the problem may very well lie within me. https://bit.ly/46nzeXY?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=ap_ujsgb0qvj6