Proactive people are a different breed. Proactive people … Are not easily offended; Take responsibility for their choices; Think before they act; Bounce back when something bad happens; Always find a way to make it happen; and Focus on things they can do something about, and don’t worry about things they can’t.
I love Oprah’s interview with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor on The Wisdom of Sundays. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: Pay attention to how things feel in your body. Because you know what you feel like in your body when you get angry. And you have a choice when you get angry of either being angry or Read more about Angry Thoughts Interview[…]
NFL coach Peter Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks, when asked about the challenges of developing an organizational culture of true belonging, he replied the following … “There’s no question that it’s easier to manage a fitting-in culture. You set standards and rules. You lead by put up or shut up” But you miss real opportunities Read more about Brave Leadership[…]
The dictionary defines encouragement as, the act of inspiring courage and confidence. Genuine encouragement is not idle flattery nor is it pity. It is instead the transfer of courage from one person to another. It is a firm reminder of the teacher’s confidence in the student’s talents, strengths, resources and opportunities. When that confidence is Read more about The Art of Encouragement[…]
PBA Deposits: Keep promises to yourself. Do small acts of kindness. Be gentle with yourself. Be honest. Renew yourself. Tap into your talents. PBA Withdrawals: Break personal promises. Keep to yourself. Beat yourself up. Be dishonest. Wear yourself out. Neglect your talents. What does your personal bank account look like?
The next time you look in the mirror say something positive about yourself. Show appreciation for someone’s point of view today. Say something like, “Hey, that is a cool idea.” Think of a limiting paradigm you might have of yourself, such as, “I’m not outgoing.” Now, do something today that totally contradicts that paradigm. Think Read more about Baby Steps Into Success[…]
There’s no question that it’s easier to manage a “fitting-in” culture. You set standards and rules. You lead by “put up or shut up.” But you miss real opportunities – especially helping your team members find their purpose. When you push a “fitting-in culture” you miss the opportunity to help people find their personal drive Read more about Brave Leadership[…]
The definition of civility … Civility is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs, and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process … It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking common ground as a starting point for dialogue about differences, listening past one’s preconceptions, and teaching others to do the same. Civility is the Read more about Civility[…]
I love Stephen Covey’s book, The 7 Habits of Successful People … Be Proactive – Take responsibility for your life. Begin With the End in Mind – Define your mission and goals in life. Put First Things First – Prioritize and do the most important things first. Think Win-Win – Have an everyone-can-win attitude. Seek Read more about 7 Habits of Successful People[…]
Amy Purdy’s story in visualization … When I lost my legs, one of the toughest periods was when I stood up in my legs for the first time because they were so painful, and they were so confining that I thought, How am I ever going to live this life of my dreams? How am I Read more about The Power of Visualization[…]