Yes … you heard me right. You are not your behaviour. In fact, no one is. 100 percent of the time. To understand why, first let’s get a better understanding of what “behaviour” is in the first place. What is the difference between attitude and behaviour? Attitude is the way you think and feel. Then Read More
The Wise Respond and the Foolish React (Part 2)
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