“You do not rise to the level of your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” – James Clear As I think about my own systems, those in place for me personally are a bit more elusive than those constructed in concert with others. The subtle systems I have which keep all things in place, working and not…
What if you treated every conversation as if it were the last opportunity you had? How would you relate differently to them? How would you listen? What difference would it make in your relationships? As I worked with a team recently about communication, I was reminded of how challenging it is to balance the demands of the day with the needs…
Because trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, you can never learn too much about it. Building trust requires consistency with your effort and intentions. Here’s part two of yesterday’s blog, let’s get practicing! By incorporating these 11 practices into your daily life, you’ll create a trusting environment, deepening your connections, leading to more fulfilling relationships. Remember, trust is earned over time, so be patient and committed to building it one experience at a time.
Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Building trust requires consistency with your effort and intentions. It’s something we rarely think about, yet it’s foundational to every experience we have. To live life more gracefully, we need to practice more intentionally. Here are 11 powerful ways to demonstrate trust every day: To create a trusting environment and deepen your connections, take these five suggestions and practice, then return…
Worry doesn’t work… even when the world doesn’t make sense, when you’d like to change everything about the circumstances and conditions surrounding you, and things feel out of control. Worry is a result of catastrophizing what could be (but isn’t). It’s a result of your mind running rampant with all the possibilities for negative outcomes in the future. Could they happen? Sure. Will they happen? NO one knows. When you…
Are you experiencing stress right now? Is it more than your usual amount? Have you tried all the self-care options you can? If not, try some. Have you talked with friends, family and anyone who’ll listen, and you feel a bit better, but it’s only a short while? Did that bottle of wine help, until the emotions you’re packing down welled up to the surface? If any…
How do you have your message received? In our sessions, it’s been common for me to remind leaders that people need to hear things seven times to hear it the first time. This is to ensure we’re repeating ourselves as leaders because we all hear things in our own way in our own time. When we’re ready. Only this doesn’t hold true any longer. New research suggests we need…
In business, leadership and management are two vital roles that work hand in hand, yet they possess distinct qualities that are essential for success. Understanding the difference between the two is key to unlocking the businesses’ true potential and driving growth. Leadership is like being a guide on a hiking trail. You set the direction and inspire others to follow. You paint a vivid picture of the destination…
“Be brave enough to be bad at something new.” Jon Acuff Two things that stop most of us: not knowing how and never having done it before. When you watch young children, they don’t approach anything this way. In fact, everything is new, and fascinating and exciting. They approach everything with wonder, curiosity and an exploratory attitude. They have fun while discovering what they didn’t know. They do things again and…
Have you ever wondered why your communication fails? There are some simple places to examine if you’re wondering why your feedback didn’t land with the receiver. Consider this: