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:...

Valued Voice

Creativity and ideas can originate from multiple sources, including people and encounters. The origins of breakthrough thinking are not always from expected sources. When we expect a source to be the originator, we lose the capacity to learn or be inspired by others....

Ultimate strength: Asking for help

We hear ‘get on with our work, to do our work, and get it done.’ We are good at some elements and even our job overall, yet there are times when we struggle either because we do not understand what is wanted or because there are areas where we have little experience...