I recall years ago attending a time management seminar where the productivity expert told us to make ‘NOW,’ ‘LATER,’ and ‘NEVER’ buckets. She told us that those burning dreams, significant goals, life purpose projects and relentless desires needed a home. “If not now, then when?” Or “Without accomplishing *this* my life will be meaningless” were…
Today we’d like to introduce you to Lee Broekman. Hi Lee, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today? I started out in political communications…
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…
Many of us want to cultivate change and growth, but think the process is too lengthy and arduous. Not necessarily. I’d like to introduce you to an effective tool I’ve been using with professionals in coaching sessions and with teams in strategy meetings. If you want to change your individual and/or organizational behavior — not…
Changing dynamics at work add to already challenging situations. It’s not uncommon that individuals get promoted, and overnight go from being their co-workers’ peer to supervising them. When roles and goals change, the management and leadership style must follow; but tensions and triggers show up that accompany the change and often lead to confusion and…
It’s incredible how important it is for us to feel like we’re heard, seen, acknowledged and appreciated. As much as we might try to tell ourselves and others that we’re above the need for credit and recognition–that doing a great job is fulfillment enough–we secretly yearn for a sincere thank you, an authentic acknowledgement, and…
My friend and Everest Summiter/Keynote Speaker, Gary Guller, says that to be great you have to make those around you great. One of the surest ways to accomplish this is by letting others – in your personal and professional spheres – lead, and by following their lead with trust and respect. Several notable and desirable…
I’d like to offer a paradigm shift for the way we conduct ourselves professionally. Rather than thinking about how to make ourselves and our teams the most successful in the business, let’s go for how to make a positive impact for our clients, colleagues and team culture. Focusing on significance, rather than success, oftentimes takes…
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