In Dr. Stuart Shanker’s book, Self-Reg, he shares his research on the five developmental domains that manifest themselves when someone is not self-regulated. When we see someone appearing in a stressful behavior, we must ask “Why Now?” We must observe their physical, cognitive, social, emotional and pro-social behavior. In a child we often observe these Read more about Self-Reg Is Based On Five Developmental Domains[…]
Yes! In Michael Labun’s post on LinkedIn this morning, I read the following two solutions to this issue: 1. Stop telling your employees they don’t have to like each other. Encourage them to focus away from what they dislike about the person, and have them concentrate on the kind of person they want to be Read more about Do You Have to Like Your Colleagues?[…]
Today on Minute with Maxwell, his word of the day was “Listening” which is one of my favourite words. As a mentor, Counsellor, mother and grandmother, I know how crucial it is to truly “listen” to those we encounter daily. Covey says, “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” I believe people crave to Read more about Listening and Leaders[…]
What does it mean to “Expand” from the inside? To expand means to grow and develop. We all know how to expand or make something bigger on the outside of us. But, how do we expand from the inside? I believe it means to grow stronger at something we believe is important, to become better Read more about Expand from the Inside[…]
Are you successful at something you have been focusing on for a long time? If so, you have been diligent. Success generally is an uphill journey, a long journey of being focused and steadfast. It requires passion, determination and generally teamwork. Most of my successful events, missions and goals have required not only me to Read more about What is Diligence?[…]
So many people are afraid to ask for help even when they clearly need it. Ask for help and you are most likely to receive it. Say the following statements after you ask for help and you will be amazed of the outcome. BYAF – “But you are free” technique. “But you are free to Read more about BYAF – But You Are Free[…]
Brendan Burchard, author of High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way, says a simple approach to seeking personal clarity is to focus on: 1. SELF – How do you want to describe your ideal self? 2. SKILLS – What skills do you want to develop and demonstrate? 3. SOCIAL – How do you Read more about High Performance Habits[…]
Today I’m sensing a theme of treating others as you want to be treated wherever you go and whomever you meet. Maxwell says hospitality means the golden rule as well as servitude, helping those you meet feel at home, loved, wanted. It is a process of helping people feel loved, exceeding their expectations. We must Read more about Hospitality is Key[…]
What do engaging leaders do? Engaging leaders must engage in the lives of other people. They must listen, truly hear what others have to say. They look at the people and as Covey says, “Seek first to understand, then be understood.” When leaders truly connect, communicate and care about others, they walk slowly through the Read more about An Engaging Leader[…]
Many leaders, educators and parents need to give feedback to employees, students and children. Michael Labuan, a professor at the University of Winnipeg, gives the following tips on giving effective feedback: 1. Get into an assertive mindset. Assertiveness is important because the receiver needs to observe the confidence of the person giving the feedback. 2. Read more about Tips for Effective Feedback[…]