Dialogue Even if it Results in Compromise The solution will not work if we do not approach it with the goal of consensus and the willingness to compromise. Dialogue continues as long as we observe those two tenets. We lose once we demonize the other, call names, and close our ears. As any adult can […]
MAWMonday Motivators 02/05/2017
#mondayMotivation 1. Happiness Could memory be holding back your happiness? I find that clients often have a strong memory of slights and failures they have experienced. It seems less typical to hold a view of and encouragement in successes and projects completed. I find the Building Analogy to be helpful. Instead of thinking of your […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/09/2016
My inner geek woke up this morning with a question of centrality. Centrality is a construct prevalent in communications, organizational development, mathematics, and even social networks. My question: What is your center? Here’s the awesome sauce. You may not be the center of the universe, but when it comes to your happiness, the choice is […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/31/2016
It’s the beginning of another “back-to-school” season. Just about every school primary, secondary, and higher education will begin classes this month. That makes this month second only to January in the sense of new beginnings. It’s also a political season. As a result, the sensitive needs of education, infrastructure, and future leadership are palpable as […]
MAWMonday Motivators 06/26/2016
It’s Summer, so you’re probably not following stocks too closely. I noticed another steep retraction this past week after some great recoveries over the last two quarters. As you confirm what will be left over after your vacations and unexpected expenditures, you will surely be looking for places to park your cost of living raise […]
MAWMonday Motivators 04/10/2016
The morning temperatures are not what I want them to be. But as I stare out my window or drive down the road, I have no doubt that the season is changing. Many trees have buds. The first blooms of Spring are evident. Take this as a lesson similar to, but more expressive than, paint […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/12/2014
MAWMonday Motivators is my effort to trigger productive behaviors. I will check my Twitter feed and retweet 5 inspirational thoughts that I hope will trigger your action, and remind you of your giftedness and my joy in seeing you produce. Look for them to be posted by Monday morning each week–a COACH Method intervention and […]