Emotional Intelligence
The Back Story
Never one to not do what I encourage others to do, I sat down and “got curious” about what was going on. Focusing on staying out of my THINKING brain, I tried to discern the feelings at the source of the “icky tweak”. Here’s what I came up with.
Read MoreThe Perils of Perfectionism
I’m sharing Olga Khazan‘s recent article from The Atlantic addressing the perils of perfectionism. Do you recognize your thinking in any of these statements? The Problem With Being Perfect A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it. When the psychologist Jessica Pryor lived near an internationally renowned…
Read More10 Mindful Attitudes That Decrease Anxiety
By exerting more conscious control over our behaviors and attitudes, we learn to work with our intention, wise effort, and capacity to be kind to ourselves. Sharing this helpful article (from July 2016) by BOB STAHL runlenarun/Adobe Stock Mindfulness is, in short, the practice of being aware of what’s happening or what you’re experiencing in the present…
Read MoreThe Infinite Within
“You know that what we are afraid of is not so much our limitations but the infinite within us.” Nelson Mandela as quoted by the poet John O’Donohue
Read MoreNote to Self
Relax. Relax. Relax.
Janet, a fellow coach who’s also a writer, recommends her clients use the acronym “CAR” when communicating their strengths and experience during job interviews. It helps maintain the focus and natural progression a story should take – challenge, action, result. It’s simple. Not easy, but simple. Just like yoga (deja vu to my last post).…
Read MoreI Met Myself In the Arena (Mirror Work)
It takes a village. At least, that’s the self-development community I strive to live within, therapists, mentors, coaches, yogis, peers, healers, learners, seekers. The reasons for the size of the population are another subject. In this post, we’ll deal with this week’s experiences. Returning from spending spring break with my youngest son, visiting my family in…
Read MoreLessons on Leadership and Performance Management from Kristin Chenoweth
From the archives, a viral video of Kristin Chenoweth at the Hollywood Bowl What appears like spontaneous magic is a great example of a true connection when a leader provides space for another to risk and succeed. Like all good leaders, Kristin Chenoweth “sets the stage for success” with the preface of Sarah Horn’s performance.…
Read More4 Lessons from Brené Brown’s ‘Braving the Wilderness’
True belonging is not about fitting in or conforming with other people. Learn how to create a culture of belonging. Source: 4 Lessons from Brené Brown’s ‘Braving the Wilderness’
Read MoreTwo Things
This is so moving. Watch to the end to see evidence of an emotionally intelligent leader. Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. Don Lemon’s emotional message after sister’s unexpected death.
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