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One of the biggest things you can do is to recognize another person. By recognizing them, I mean that you really see what value they bring to the project, the team and the world. One of our purest needs is to feel appreciate for what we are contributing. Once we feel...

I heard a young colleague say, when we were on the road and talking about a “generational” workshop she had been to, “You know, do they [my bosses] really think we’re all a bunch of lazy people?” This friend is brilliant.  She works hard.  She is the future of the...

If we were to peel back most peoples’ heads and hear what they were thinking, it would astonish you to hear the dread, fear and self-doubt that surrounds the everyday. “Did I come off too strongly in the meeting?” “I think my co-manager doesn't respect me.” “Will I...

Over the last year I have had several encounters with introverts that leads me to believe either: 1. I’m turning into a jerk Or 2. I’m coming on like a freight train The first is well, hopefully not the case. The second, I think is happening a lot. In these particular...

“The more relaxed you are, the better you are at everything: the better you are with your loved ones, the better you are with your enemies, the better you are at your job, the better you are with yourself.” --Bill Murray  Being able to relax is a hallmark of...

Leaders often have people in their office complaining about someone or another department that has offended them. It is so easy to just believe the person that is in front of you. To think that THEIR truth is THE truth. When we make decisions from this place there are...

The research on the positive impact mindfulness practice has on health, well-being, leadership and education has been burgeoning in the last several years.  Currently, it’s even showing up on the bestseller lists as well known and highly accomplished people have...

If someone can’t do their job I might get frustrated but I am also very open to helping them learn, grow or change what they are doing. Where I get frustrated is, when someone can’t do the job and they don’t know that they can’t but they posture against me because of...

Throughout the day, we think about 60,000 thoughts.  Often times these are the same thoughts or variations of that we had the day before.  If our thoughts were recorded and graphed, most of us would be astounded to see how many are negative in nature.   Some are...