Catch them when they fail
“A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.” ~Anonymous We coach and teach clients to offer more praise, to provide more positive feedback, and to catch people doing things right. All of these are important and...
Where are you trying to go it alone?
“We cannot climb up a rope that is attached only to our own belt.” ~William Ernest Hocking The other day I noticed that all of my coaching calls seemed to have a theme. Each of my clients shared with me something that was going on for them that was tough. Some had...
Be a lifeguard
“If you’re not drowning, you’re a lifeguard.” ~Seth Godin Again, now is hard. And again, we’re all in this together. So, Seth Godin is quite right. If you’re not drowning right now, you are someone who can help others around you who are floundering. Over...
News flash: You don’t need to go it alone
For some, going it alone is a badge of courage. For others, it is a way to demonstrate independence and show the world that they don’t need any help. And for many people, it’s a belief that we “can’t” or “shouldn’t” ask for help and “bother” other people. Women, in...
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