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Believe in You
Several years ago, I enjoyed reading the book The Help and one of my favorite quotes was when Abeline would repeatedly say to the young girl in her charge, “You is Kind. You is smart. You is important.” And then she would have the little girl repeat those words back. This was Abeline’s way of building confidence…
Managing the Inferno: How to Get Organized and Regain Control When You Are Overworked, Overcommitted, and Overwhelmed
As leaders, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious when you have so many responsibilities and too many items on your to-do list. Clearing the clutter from your life and organizing things just a little better can make a world of difference and help you regain more control of your life. and your brain…
For a Higher Purpose
This week, I had the immense pleasure of accompanying my son, and his 7th grade class on a trip to Washington D.C. Studying about our Founding Fathers has reminded me of a true example of grace under fire. It is convenient for us to view their accomplishments from the comfort of knowing how great the…
The Power of Self-Assessment
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is the gift of self-assessment. Self-assessment is the ability to examine yourself and developing a straight forward and honest understanding of what makes you tick, in other words, to know who you really are. Through self-assessment, you are able to peel back the layers and become more aware…
The Brain Game: Arrest & Redirect
Do you encounter those times when you know you should do something, but something inside keeps you from moving forward? Do we make excuses on why we can’t act upon the desire? The reason is, we think too much! When a thought enters our brain, we either think about it, or we act upon it. Contrary to public…
Making Resolutions Stick
Every January most of us set a New Year’s Resolution or goals for the upcoming year. Unfortunately, according to studies, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail and only 8% of people actually achieve their goals. So, what can we actually do to reach our goals? First off, achieving a goal requires us to change our…
Dealing with Toxic People: Superpowers Leaders Need
Unfortunately, toxic people are everywhere and all of us know at least one or two of these individuals and many of us are forced to work with them or engage with them on a social level. They bring their poisoning drama into our lives uninvited and then leave a trail of unwanted fumes when they…
Hiring For Emotional Intelligence
The phrase Emotional Intelligence (EQ) has been around for a few years now. Many may have a good understanding of what Emotional Intelligence actual is, however, but have you considered EQ’s role in your hiring process? Research Research has shown that people who manage and understand their emotions and can identify the emotions of…
Can Negativity Rewire Your Brain?
Ever get stuck in that mode where a bad day seems to repeat itself everyday and you feel like you’re staring in the movie Groundhog Day? Well, believe it or not, that “bad day” is often controlled by how you perceive things and your self-talk. We all have bad days. Days where from the very…
Limitations to the Rational Model Approach
In our previous discussion of mental models we talked about two types. In this post I want to digress and discuss some problems and limitations that come from applying the Rational Model approach. Many people, especially those with technical backgrounds, will equate systems thinking with a rational approach. In their seminal management book, In Search…
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