Engagement is about having a personal, meaningful relationship that inspires others to give their discretionary effort, attention, and resources. Yes, employers want it from their employees. And, it goes far beyond that. I want it from my wife, my business partners, my friends. As a company, we want engagement from our clients. What does it [...]
“Why is your report late?” “Are you really going to wear that to the party?” “Shouldn’t we give her another chance?” “What, exactly, do you mean?” Don’t you just love loaded, indirect questions? Even the way I worded this question is loaded…because I’ve already decided the “right” answer is YES.
Start today taking care of yourself, making good choices. Everyday I get to choose how I want to start my day. For me taking care of myself involves starting my day with my workout routine, giving myself time to enjoy my coffee, and watch some news… all before I get the kids up.
More Potency. More Adventure. Owning Your Potency The winner of our December-January E-News contest is Ryan Hoopes! His entry starts… “Wow, this article could not have come at a more perfect time. I encountered a situation last Friday night that fits perfectly with this article. This is the first time I have heard the phrase [...]
Most people have a limited view of what it means to be authentic. “Being true to myself” seems to be the most common definition I hear. What does that even mean? Following your values? Terrific (if you are in a Persister Phase). Meeting your psychological needs in healthy ways? Even better. Finding ways to use [...]
Whenever I was in conversation with a particular friend, and I would say something like, “We really should get such-and-such taken care of,” my friend would say, “Who is we? Do you have a frog in your pocket?” Who is “we?” Have you ever heard statements like these at home and work: “We should [...]
We love to share the word about the amazing stuff our friends and clients are doing. We know it is short notice….and, this experiential symposium at Iowa State University is sure to be incredible! January 23 – 24, 2012 in Altoona, Iowa Registration deadline THIS Friday, January 13! http://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/news/symposium.htm ISU Symposium (Registration Form and Brochure)
We have a very exciting new event coming on January 20th!! Jerome Lefeuvre, from Kahler Communication France, and Joseph and Judith Pauley of Kahler Washington will be sharing their insights with us at a FREE event (sponsored by yours truly). We’ve titled it, “Drama and Miscommunication in the Workplace: Strategies to Break Free!” (doesn’t it [...]
