When we are really busy, we sometimes dream of the day when we can stop and do all the things that we have postponed. We see ourselves on golf courses, having snug dinners with friends, playing with grandchildren, and finally doing the travelling that we promised ourselves we would do. We neglect to think of […]
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Times Are Changing For generations, retirement was presented as the finish line—a time to stop working, slow down, and finally “rest.” But today, many people are finding that this old definition no longer fits. Life expectancy and improved health mean that retirement isn’t an ending at all—it’s simply the beginning of an entirely new chapter.
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By building our skills in awareness, we move from a state of reactiveness to responsiveness. The times we need to draw on our courage are usually preceded by some kind of change, many times abrupt- and we are rarely ready. Building our awareness skills helps us think more broadly, consider more options, get more perspective.
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How are brilliant workplaces that flourish created, and conversely, how do the toxic ones remain for even a minute? It seems like the brilliant ones are far outnumbered by those that are toxic. A few years ago, Adam Grant, the author, podcast host, and U Penn professor, wrote about toxic workplaces several times. He is
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How do you deal with uncertainty?Many prefer avoidance. This might seem like a good strategy – don’t rock the boat – yours or that of others.But there is a cost to avoidance. It comes with disengagement and anxiety… and the problem is still there. How does it show up?Things left unsaid in a meeting where
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Today’s Tiny Experiment:
If you notice that your audience is not quite understanding what you are talking about because they are unfamiliar with the thinking, try this.
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What happens when we understand the words but not how to incorporate them into our behavior?
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Last night I attended a celebration of the work and leadership of probably the most incredible leader I have ever known. 300 people (the maximum that the space allowed was sold out very early) gathered to watch a video of the 26.3 years he worked in our organization. It included short, funny messages for the
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Have you ever been in a meeting where afterwards, everyone ended up in sidebar conversations about what was unsaid, or complaints about decisions that were never voiced in the meeting? That comes from a lack of workplace courage – something no one ever mentions. We teach leaders and teams the advanced skill sets of courage
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