Interference shows up when you are experiencing a perceived vulnerability or a complex situation. “It’s like having an old operating system for your computer…The operating system of our minds has a quirk when we are working in complexity, and that quirk set us on a course of action that is the exact opposite of what [...]
Have you ever experienced a moment where you couldn’t think clearly to get to a decision or to speak intelligibly on a subject or perhaps to represent yourself accurately in a potentially threatening environment? You might be experiencing what I call “Interference.” This article is intended to help the leader become more aware of interference [...]
Our Primary Job Our primary job, according Mark Canlis of Canlis restaurant in Seattle is: to help people fulfill their purpose through their work. In doing so they are empowered to be successful in their work. I was a part of a private tour of the Canlis restaurant where they create an experience for their [...]
"I want to be a tool box for my team by giving them the support they need to succeed, in the end their success is my success". –Beverly L, Leader/Executive. I recently returned from an executive team retreat where one of the leaders shared about the complete turnaround in his sales division. He said that [...]
Living in generosity is much more than giving money. Giving of our time, attention and caring are also ways to live from abundance. Think of how you are with unexpected requests for your time. Do you bristle, with a bit of annoyance, when someone reaches out to you because of your busy calendar? Do you [...]
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 One evening a CPA was giving a presentation. Here are a few thought-provoking questions he asked the crowd: “If each of these chairs represent a portion of how you spent your money or represented a part of your estate over the last [...]
Now that we’ve done the internal work, tips 6 to 10 enhance this refined plan with support. Tip Six: Design an accountability system for yourself. Once you agree to “do” the project, who or what can help keep you on track? What do you need? What might get in your way of getting the things you [...]
Do your projects align with your values? There’s a saying that goes like this: Show someone your checkbook and they can tell you what you value. We can tell a lot about a person by how they spend their money. Today, I’m going to switch it up a bit and say, show someone your project [...]
God’s Unique Design of You! Personality assessments are tools to help you ask deeper questions. In addition, they can reveal growing abilities and how an ability can influence the way you live or work. Moreover, they can also be indicators of areas that need to be strengthened. Plus, reveal a pattern or way of thinking [...]
Julie is a twenty-nine-year-old new manager. She has always been a bit insecure; she would tell you that, although she’s been recognized for her professional accomplishments. She’s never really “found” herself. She’d also say that she was always on a quest to go deeper and become more self-aware. She heard about personality assessments, like Strength [...]