How Are You Framing It?
Much of what happens starts with how we see it. Will it be a success? Not likely if deep down we are seeing everything that …
Mindset
An open, calm, confident mindset. Plugged in, mostly. Opting for feel good, then act instead of get into action to shut down bad feelings.
I Suck at…
…is always a self-fulfilling prophecy. Let’s catch and replace thoughts like this with thoughts like, “I may not know how to do this yet, but …
If You Only Knew
If you only knew the power you have. Within each of us is a wiser part that has the connection, meaning, answers and solutions we …
A Wee Boost
You are doing fine. Everything is working out. Worry less. Anticipate more. Breathe. Ah. There now. Enjoy your week. In your corner, Mike
Like Tying An Arm Behind Your Back
To push through our days–so matter-of-factly–without the insight of the wiser part of ourselves seems silly. It is as if we were trying to make …
Useless Tools
Most of the tools in our leadership toolkits are worthless unless the people on our team want to be led. Most of our influencing tools …
Drama
Many of us fall prey to drama at work and in life. When I raise the alarm, call out the failings, or even just quietly …
Culture Is The Game
Until I came to IBM, I probably would have told you that culture was just one among several important elements in any organization’s makeup and …
Beacon
Focusing on what’s wrong is such an easy trap to fall into, good leader. Most people focus too much on the negative. That’s why we …
The Danger of Focusing on What’s Wrong
Just look at everything we have to do. -Every leader Though there is so much to do, fix, and improve (and we will never, ever be …