A little after noon last Friday, I unplugged from technology (phone and PC) for the long holiday weekend. What bliss!
A refreshing and renewing interlude that would have been impossible in my first act of life where 24×7 connectivity and within-minutes response was expected. (more…)
Some business people are attracted to consistency, control, and continuity. Knowing what to expect and when to expect it reduces discomfort.
Other business people are addicted to the magic of uncertainty and perpetual newness. They love the “blank slate.”
Those people who stand firm in the control corner can be surprised when their micromanagement leads to dissatisfaction, turnover, or stagnation.
Those who love to improvise can be disappointed by the lack of results, chaos, and total disorganization. (more…)
“The facilitator was unprepared. She didn’t bring a list of examples that we could use. I believe she wasted my time in asking me to create my own list.”
I knew Art* wasn’t “liking” the leadership workshop. The other eleven participants were into it; he assumed the negative contrarian role throughout. He commented several times that his preference was the destination, not the journey; so just give him the answers, please.
And, to his credit, he carried that outlier role all the way through to his evaluation rating of zero and in signing his name.
He wanted me to know he thought I sucked.
And that’s OK. Art is absolutely entitled to have an opinion. A contrary position. (more…)
Remember the poem “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum?
Take a moment and consider how well you implement two of the principles in your life.
1) When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together.
2) Share everything. (more…)
Why isn’t anyone doing anything with my ideas???
I’m hearing this lament over and over lately in the groups where I’m working.
My question back at ya is: what are YOU doing with YOUR idea?
Did you toss it out there, expecting others to happily and eagerly adopt it and start working on it immediately?
Or… (more…)
Ah, the challenges of motivation! How to motivate others, whether it’s your child, employee, colleague, or friend, is never simple.
It requires the delicate balance of constructive feedback, sensitivity to the recipient and inspiration.
You must meet the person where they are, or your words will not have the impact you were hoping for. (more…)
