Conflict, while unpleasant, can be transformative if the two parties are able to come to a greater understanding after the conflict If you can’t control your self, how can you ask others to listen to what you say Our networks are our most valuable resources Accept your own limits to help somebody who has severe limitations The power of books: a client, from 20 years ago, wrote to tell me that my book, Awakening from the Deep Sleep, saved his marriage Someone asked me to define what it is that …
Rich Sheridan, founder, CEO, and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations has written his second book on leading with joy called Chief Joy Officer. He spoke at the Leaders Connect Breakfast last Friday morning, and shared how he discovered the importance of leading with joy. Click the video above to hear how Rich likens the forces that interact in our lives to the forces that enable an airplane to successfully fly: The Lift of Human Energy – People get energetic about …
My coaching clients have taught me that one of the toughest decision they face is what to do about an employee who is not working up to expectations. Most often, they want to do the right thing and not let someone go before they have given them a fair opportunity to succeed. While they know the termination will be extremely painful, they also recognize that it might be the right thing to do for the company. Even in some cases, it might be …
What I Learned from My Clients Last Week You can limit yourself by thinking too small A good friend is one who encourages you to pursue your dream If you listen to people’s words, they will tell you what is really important to them The fight or flight response often determines how willing we are to engage in conflict Often just “because it’s fun” is as good a reason as any to do what you want to do Being a …