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Teflon and Velcro – and what they mean for Thoughtful Leadership

Teflon and Velcro – and what they mean for Thoughtful Leadership

by Lisa Kohn | Oct 8, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership

We have written about this before, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth repeating. And repeating again. Because I find myself restating it over and over to clients (and over and over to myself as well). Our brains have evolved to be like Teflon for the good things and...
Positivity can transform your leadership. Here’s how.

Positivity can transform your leadership. Here’s how.

by Lisa Kohn | May 14, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership

They say that to a carpenter, at times, everything is a nail. I recently completed a certification in Applied Positive Psychology, which may be why I now see how much we all need a bit more self-care, positivity, and resilience in our lives. We need these to lead...
A quick, simple brain exercise to get your day (and leadership) off to a strong start

A quick, simple brain exercise to get your day (and leadership) off to a strong start

by Lisa Kohn | Aug 29, 2019 | Thoughtful Leadership

Velcro for the bad and Teflon for the good. That is the way our brains have evolved over time, to protect us from the lion hiding behind the tree or the meteorite that might hit our planet. The problem is, there generally isn’t a lion hiding behind the tree, and if a...
A quick, simple brain exercise to get your day (and leadership) off to a strong start

A quick, simple brain exercise to get your day (and leadership) off to a strong start

by Lisa Kohn | Feb 21, 2019 | Thoughtful Leadership

Velcro for the bad and Teflon for the good. That is the way our brains have evolved over time, to protect us from the lion hiding behind the tree or the meteorite that might hit our planet. The problem is, there generally isn’t a lion hiding behind the tree, and if a...
Looking for wonder as a leadership lesson

Looking for wonder as a leadership lesson

by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Feb 19, 2019 | Awareness

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” ~E.B. White (Charlotte’s Web) Who didn’t read – and love – Charlotte’s Web when they were young? And cry when Charlotte died? It is truly a classic, and there are many reasons why, but I believe one great reason...
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