Think of the last conversation you had that escalated to a more intense level than you would have liked. Your ‘Amy/Andy’ felt threatened. When a threat is sensed, defenses rise. As a result, conversations become power struggles. You may toss … Continue reading
A no-named family member
I received a letter from my health care provider that began with this salutation: “To My Most Valued Patient:” My first reaction was WHAT???!!!!! If I was so valuable, why couldn’t you at least address it to me – my … Continue reading
Blinded by your own light … or darkness?
I found an interesting article on Knowledge@Wharton’s website.It was actually a five-page book review. The book is called “It Starts With One: Changing Individuals Changes Organizations” by J. Stewart Black and Hal B. Gregersen. The authors asked “why do we … Continue reading
Just your ego peeking through?
Has this ever happened to you? Your conversation begins normally. Next thing you know words are flying and you are in the middle of a heated argument. How did you get here? What went so terribly wrong? When we get … Continue reading
Stressful Busywork is NOT Productive
I had a stark realization today – that when I get stressed, my ‘flight’ reaction is to immediately change direction and begin running the other way. Even though I cannot literally do that, my mind chooses that path to take … Continue reading
Business Insights Interview
I recently was interviewed by Bruce May, CEO of The Expert Knowledge Network. We had quite a conversation about emotional intelligence, aviation, coaching and the mind. Be sure to listen in … and let me know how this information pertains … Continue reading
Emotional Motivations
How much of your motivation is based on your feelings? And how much is based on logical needs? Every decision we make is made with our emotions, and we justify with logic. When we spend money, it gives us a high. The … Continue reading
What You See Does Not Currently Exist
According to the History Channel’s program “The Universe – Light Speed” …. Laura Danly, Griffith Park Observatory Curator in LA: Because it takes time to travel, we’re able to look back in time, the further out we look in distance, … Continue reading
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Points to Ponder: Clinging to the Past
“People fail because of what they will not give up. They cling to what has worked in the past, even after it has clearly stopped working.” Peter Drucker, Management Expert Take a moment to look around you …. What is … Continue reading
