by Lisa Kohn | Jan 19, 2012 | Thoughtful Leadership
Someone forwarded me another TED video – they always make me think, and I always want to share them. Barry Schwartz speaks about our loss of wisdom. He argues that our society, businesses, and lives are becoming increasingly stuck on rules and incentives, and that...
by Lisa Kohn | Oct 27, 2011 | Thoughtful Leadership
I’m not sure where I first heard these two sentences combined. I do know that I repeat them, over and over, to my clients. Many of us grew up to Yoda’s (from Star Wars), “There is no try, only do.” We thought the little “guy” was cute, enjoyed his coaching Luke...
by Lisa Kohn | Aug 4, 2011 | Personal growth
Have you ever noticed that there are times you’re really engaged at work and times you’re not? There are projects that fire you up and projects that drain you. There are people you love to work with and people whom you simply can’t seem to stand being in the same room...
by Lisa Kohn | Jul 21, 2011 | Personal growth
The other week I went to see “Midnight in Paris”, which, by the way, I wholeheartedly recommend. It is laugh-out-loud funny whether you love Woody Allen (I am a die-hard fan) or simply appreciate great comedy. That being said, this movie also offers...
by Lisa Kohn | Jul 7, 2011 | Thoughtful Leadership
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...
