If you need some motivation and inspiration — have a read: “Few of us embrace change, and most of us are wired to resist *externally-inflicted change.* Getting pushed out of our comfort zones is by definition unsettling and causes us to feel anxious, uneasy and out of control. So in my attempt to reclaim power…
Yes, And: For years I’ve been training the concept of “yes, and.” This is when we listen to someone, let them know we’ve heard and understood them, and then use the word “and” to build on their statement or request with our own thoughts and suggestions. We could be in agreement with with what they’ve…
I was at a beautiful coming-of-age celebration this past weekend where one of the most memorable moments was when the father of the woman-to-be shared his words of hope and wisdom for her with the party guests. As I listened to his inspiring advice, I found his message to his daughter to be resonant and…
Right now, this minute ask yourself: What do I stand for? What matters most to me that would give me the moral courage to speak up? Sometimes, it’s easier to answer with the opposite in mind. Fill out the blanks below: Without ________________ life would suck. Without ________________ life would suck. Without ________________ life would…
What do you do — what’s the right thing to do — when you’ve messed up so badly and fallen from grace? In the wake of continuing news about people in positions of trust and authority taking advantage of their position of power to harass and humiliate, I want to share a simple and sincere…
Sureness (noun) : A state of mind in which one is free from doubt. Synonyms: certainty, confidence, conviction, positiveness, satisfaction Related words: decisiveness, determination, firmness, purposefulness, resoluteness On a recent trip to Hawaii, I walked by a statue of a Burmese standing Buddha. The resort I stayed at was filled with spiritual sculptures and ancient artifacts, but this…
What are you undecided about? Which president to elect? Which diet to go on? Whether you should stay at your current job or pursue a new career? Where to go on vacation this year? Where to invest your money? Whether you should take a stand or speak up against a wrong? Whether to pursue your…
One of the most powerful personal and professional tools for successful living is the consistent practice of detached involvement. Focusing on the process, and not on the outcome, is difficult for many of us. That’s because we tend to be future-focused rather than presently involved. Whatever it is we’re trying to accomplish and achieve, we’re…
We’re constantly trying to get people to comply with our requests, and most times we succeed out of shear persistence on our part and pure exhaustion experienced by the receiver of our expressed desires and demands. There’s a simpler, more strategic way to go about getting our needs met. The next time you’d like a…