We All Have 3 Centers of Wisdom
We All Have 3 Centers of Wisdom
…Most of Us One Only Use One
Are you in A State of Body Threat?
Chances are that if you are a leader either you or some of your people are currently in a state of body threat and don’t even know it.
The Hidden Threat That is Hurting Your Organization
Worried about slow quitting, lack of innovation, or suboptimal decision making in your workplace? Chances are, right now, a large portion of your workforce is experiencing a triggered state of body threat and they don’t even know it. Not only does it affect how your people show up, it impacts your company’s bottom line.
Do Your Boundaries Have Leaks?
Often when we set boundaries, people poke up against them. The reason that the poke against them is that we are setting the boundary from reactivity.
Don’t Forget the Humanity of Others
Time in Nature for Effectiveness
I find that spending time in nature can actually make us more effective. In addition to it's beauty, nature has an incredible grounding effect that fosters creativity & focus.
5 Levels of Conflict
One of my favorite models for workplace conflict: The 5 Levels of Conflict created by Speed B. Leas.
Your Mind Wants to Put You in A Box!
There Are No Rules!
Recently I’ve noticed my clients and friends putting limits on themselves based on perceived rules…Over the years, I’ve observed how often people, including myself, have broken, or bent, what were supposed to be inflexible rules… It’s my belief that there are no rules.
Are You Unconsciously Leading from Fear?
How Do You Express Love at Work?
Yes, you read that correctly? How do you express love at work? Not romantic love, but love that falls into one of these 4 categories: love for self , love for others, love for the work that you do, or love for humanity.
What Have You Done to Soothe Your Soul Lately?
MLK Jr. Had So Much More to Say than “I Have a Dream”
When Pushed to Your Limit, What Do You Focus On?
Chances are you have experienced a time when you’ve been so stressed by a situation that you reached a breaking point. For me, this happened a couple of weeks ago, while hiking to the Cascada Esterillo in Sora, Chame, Panama. I got so overwhelmed by a situation that I cracked.
What if we let go of the blame?
Why Psychological Safety is Critical in the COVID Era
I believe that, as leaders, the importance of fostering an environment of psychological safety in the workplace, has never been more urgent.
Tip 1: There Are No Rules
One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that every rule has an exception. Often a rule isn’t really a rule at all. My first tip: When faced with a “rule” that is impeding you in some way, treat it like an obstacle rather than something that is actually set in stone.
Tip 2: Choose the Most Authentic Option
One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that authenticity is almost always the best long term solution. When faced with a challenging situation, our first response is most often self-protection. While this may seem to provide a short term benefit, it will usually cost you in the long run. My 2nd tip: when -faced with a challenging situation choose authenticity.
Tip 3: Breathing Helps Anxiousness
One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that when feeling tense or anxious, slowing down and breathing can be a real game changer. There’s a lot of research out there that shows that mindful practices lead to real results. My 3rd tip: The next time you feel anxious or stressed, pause and breathe.
Tip 4: What You Measure Drives Behavior
One key lesson that I’ve learned in my 25 year journey is that people will adjust their behavior based upon how you measure and reward their performance. If your metrics and reward system are in alignment with values and goals things often work well. However when they are out of alignment, it often results in undesirable behavior and gaming of the system. My 4th tip: What you measure drives behavior.