To read the first piece in this two-part series on reacting vs responding, click here. There is a massive difference between how you react and respond. Reacting arises from a wound-driven state Reaction is fear-based. It is immediate. It is motivated by your beliefs, habits, emotions, values and the biases that reside in that deeper Read More
The Wise Respond and the Foolish React (Part 1)
When you react, you are giving your power away. This is something that I really came to understand a couple of years ago. Giving your power away comes in so many different forms. A notable example is not having strong boundaries. Just the other day I was having a conversation with a friend who was Read More
A Guide to Working with Millennials
Remember this mantra “Do Something That Sets Your Soul on Fire!” As more Millennials head into the workforce, a lot of older workers – Baby Boomers and Generation X just don’t really understand how to motivate them. The key is understanding that they’re different …. They’re driven by purpose, and satisfaction, not money. Very different Read More
The importance of self-assessment
Many of us look to others to provide us with validation. We all seek praise to affirm us and make us feel good. And there is nothing wrong with that, so long as we don’t rely too much on it, and so long as, deep down, we know where our own opportunities lie. This means Read More
How to Master the Art of Feedback
We all need people to give us feedback to help us grow and become aware of our blind spots. Why You Need to Master the Art of Feedback? Giving feedback is key to growth and performance improvement. I can’t tell you how often I speak with people and organisations where they have never or not Read More