The right support

We think we want help or need it. Yet, what is it we are seeking? Validation, confirmation, or agreement? How does this help us? Are we not better off with honest upfront feedback that asks, ‘look at what you are doing. Can you not see the pitfalls?’ While they may...

U-turn

Oops, you have gone down the road, and it’s time to turn back.  Not only an occurrence of journeys on the road but ones in our daily endeavors. We embark on escapades and then decide on a complete U-turn. And while there is no fault in the pure action of the...

Let’s talk

It is interesting how those two words can provoke such diverse yet intense feelings among individuals. It can be seen as an immense opportunity, while for some, those are dreaded words the preempt a discussion of personal or professional demise. We should talk. All...

WIN

To win is something instilled in us from an early age. It may be a win in competition with others, or simply us winning for ourselves.  Regardless, we want to win. It may be coming first or attaining a goal. Yet, there is one essential win we miss. What is the...

Misguided motivation

Why do we do things the way we do them? While saying ‘because that is the way we have always done it’ is a reason often provided, it does not reflect a growth mindset and progression in one’s thinking or development. Equally dissatisfying is the proverbial response:...