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DO YOU SELF-REFLECT?
"We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience."
- John Dewey
To conquer fear, we must first define it, and then courageously confront it.
For years, I struggled with the fear of showing vulnerability. Growing up I was deeply... read more
WHY IS OPTIMISM A NECESSITY?
“Do you see life as a problem to be solved or an adventure to experience?” - John A. Shedd
In a world where negativity and ego dominate headlines, optimism can feel like a whisper in a dark forest. Optimistic people often... read more
WHAT’S BENEATH THE SURFACE?
We assume that everyone sees life the way we do
- Miguel Angel Ruiz
What if I told you that every member of your team is not just a product of their choices, but a complex collage of hidden stories, long-standing fears,... read more
THE EPIDEMIC OF TALKING TOO MUCH
Half the world is composed of people who have something to say and can’t, and the other half who have nothing to say and keep on saying it.
- Robert Frost
I recently attended a larger meeting where the speaker opened with... read more
THE PERFECTIONISM EPIDEMIC
“Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it’s a shield.”
- Brene Brown
During a recent coaching discussion, I reminded a client that perfectionism is a deceptive impulse that hinders personal growth, team morale, and confidence. Over the long run, it... read more
WHAT’S NOT GOING TO CHANGE IN 10 YEARS?
“Don’t ever forget, our secret power is our ability to cooperate with each other.”
THE IDEA: Jeff Bezos has built a legacy disrupting industries and reshaping the service sector by asking different questions. I find one of his questions essential. Bezos... read more
WHY DO NEGOTIATIONS FEEL SO TRANSACTIONAL?
“He who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of negotiation.”
Chris Voss, Never Split the Difference
As I sat in front of my screen speaking to a potential client, I felt confident in my understanding of... read more
ARE YOU VULNERABLE TO A FALL?
“Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” ― Carl Jung
THE IDEA: Last week I observed an executive at O’Hare Airport monopolizing a conversation with a peer for over 30 minutes. This was a one-man monologue... read more
ARE YOU TOO DEFENSIVE?
Fear is only as deep as the mind allows. -Japanese Proverb
THE IDEA: Do you feel defensive or fearful, safeguarding yourself, secretly not wanting to get hurt? Does that sound familiar? Last Monday morning, I revisited my orthopedic surgeon who replaced my knee years... read more
THE SECRETS OF DISRUPTIVE CHALLENGER BRANDS
“When the ideas are coming, I don’t stop until the ideas stop because hat train doesn’t come along all the time.” - DR. DRE
I always have my eyes open for dark horses, the come-from-behind winners that no one expects. I... read more