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On Purpose: Being vs. Doing
I continue to be intrigued by the notion of purpose and how “what you do” is less important than “how you do it.” How you do anything in this moment is a reflection of your inner purpose. Energetically, we are all vibrating at a higher level when our inner purpose is connected with our outer…
Strengthening Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is creating quite a buzz in corporate America. Organizations appreciate the benefits and bottom-line results they receive when their leaders consistently connect emotionally with their employees. The ability to emotionally connect with employees is inspiring and creates a stronger sense of followership in supporting the organization’s mission and high-leverage goals. Recognizing our own…
When Being a “Slacker” is Positive
Slack “Slacker,” “slacking off” – not something that most people appreciate or strive for as a descriptive adjective. But what if I could help you understand that one of the surest ways to increase bandwidth and true productivity is to become a slacker? In their book “Scarcity,” authors Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir explain the…
What Are You Wasting?
SUSTAINABILITY Recently I have had several opportunities to be introduced to organizations and individuals who are involved with this concept of sustainability and renewable energy – the green movement. I was intrigued by the concept and how we could apply it to the environment and my interest immediately became focused closer to home. More specifically,…
Are You Too “Plugged In?”
UNPLUG AND RECONNECT Technology provides us with a plethora of opportunities to reach out and touch someone. We are able to connect or reconnect with family, old friends, business colleagues and classmates. But the irony is that being “plugged in” has at times caused us to tune out, and this can seriously threaten our ability…
Are You Able to Dial it Back?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE What can you do to dial it back in a way that’s enough but not too much? Put people at ease Ask others what they think Listen to their answers Frame your solutions as questions Share the credit for good ideas Pick your battles Would you rather be effective over the long run…
Competition – How Much is Too Much?
Let me start out by stating that I am competitive, at times very competitive, so as I ask you to reflect on the title of this article, I am reflecting right along with you. The emphasis on winning at times has become all consuming – be the fastest, smartest, win the game, get the highest…
Is Your Team High-Performing?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE According to a study on effective teams released by the Best Companies Group, the five most crucial components of high-performing teams were: Goal Setting: knowing where you are going Communication: the best use of your eyes, voice, and ears Trust: believing in others and being trustworthy yourself Accountability: doing what you say you…
Do You Need an Energy Renewal?
LEADERSHIP PRACTICE Here are a few tips intended to help you reignite your commitment to daily energy renewal movement for yourself: Find a variety of activities that you really enjoy for each of the dimensions of energy renewal (physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional). Block out time at the beginning of your week for each of…
Are You Investing In Yourself?
EFFECTIVENESS SIMPLIFIED Sometimes we can over-complicate what it really takes to become more effective in both leadership and in life. We sometimes get caught up in the next new book, exercise gadget, or miracle diet and forget to keep things simple. I’ve learned through experience (a lot of trial and error) that there are a…