by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 27, 2016 | Thoughtful Leadership
“How you do anything is how you do everything.” ~Zen saying We often offer experiential exercises when we’re teaching leadership skills. We suggest to our clients that they be “participant observers,” which means that they dive fully into...
by Robyn McLeod | Jun 16, 2016 | Thoughtful Leadership
One of the hardest things to deal with at work is the tough conversation that you know you need to have. Whether it’s an employee who is performing poorly, a colleague who is creating a toxic environment, or a peer who consistently undermines you, for most of...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jan 25, 2016 | Personal growth
“If you are not willing to risk the usual you will have to settle for the ordinary.” ~Jim Rohn So many of us seem to desire something other than ordinary. We want to lead extraordinary lives. We want to have an impact on others. We want to achieve, to...
by Robyn McLeod | Nov 12, 2015 | Thoughtful Leadership
When I travel for work, I enjoy speaking with taxi drivers during trips to and from the airport. Their personal stories and perspectives on the work they do and the city in which they live are often quite interesting. Whether it’s a spirited conversation with a...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Nov 2, 2015 | Thoughtful Leadership
“When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou Have you ever given someone too many chances? Have you noticed their attitude or behaviors and, even though you didn’t like what you saw or experienced, decided that it was most likely an...
