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:...

Be engaged

If we are committing to give our time to someone, we must be engaged. Why else would you take the time and be present with the knowledge that there are other things you can do and not be present? We schedule meetings and have individuals attend the meeting, and likely...

Make or manage

When we work, we are in either one of two modes: make or manage. When we make, we are being creative, we are crafting, and it requires us to be thoughtful, and mindful. Often in this creative mindset, we are using the right side of our brain. Managing requires us to...

Speak up

The worst idea is the one we do not share. Your opinion counts. You have something to say. Share it.  We plan to speak up and for many reasons do not: intimidation, fear of public speaking, or of being accepted. We should overcome this and adopt a few simple steps to...

Awareness

When do we merely sit back and absorb what we see, hear, smell or feel? Taking it in with no thinking, judgment, opinion-forming is not something we typically do. Similar to listening, how often are we in discussions where all we do is merely listen? Awareness opens...