Personal Development
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…
Read MoreManaging 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…
Read MoreFor 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreMaking 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…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreLimitations 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…
Read MorePower in One – 3rd in series
Mental models are the way we see the world. Our brains develop models to make sense of the environment. Our mental models are a compilation of assumptions, our understanding of data and information and a way for us to take action. Mental models literally become neural pathways in our brain that shape how we naturally…
Read MoreSystems Thinking and The Power in One
Today we are going to embark on a new series called “The Power in One,” in which we will discuss the ways we can use Systems Thinking to make sense and order of our complex world of work and life. The Power in One is about simplification, balance and flow. It is about taking a…
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