A while ago, I had the honor to be a fly on the wall, so to speak, in a sales meeting where one of the mid-level managers was complaining about how things were not working. He went on to say that his team was not on top of their numbers, the codes were changing, new… Read more »
Month: March 2010
Shift Happens! Moving From Criticism to Curiosity
I am fascinated by the turnaround I witness in my clients when they shift their focus from criticism to curiosity. Especially starting with themselves! When they are in self-critical mode, their body is rigid, and their voice is somewhat strained and tight. Conversely, when they get curious, their whole being changes – they relax, breathe… Read more »
Are you making a lion out of a donkey!?
There’s a poignant story that my dear friend and coach, Elizabeth told me that I find particularly inspiring. It was based on a parable first written by Emmett Fox many, many years ago. There was a woman who was so irritated by the local donkey in her neighbor’s yard. He would bray all day, and… Read more »