All requests move along a continuum of two opposites: Directing or Informing. Most of us have a natural preference for one or the other. And the implications for influencing others is significant. Here’s a formula that readily pulls us into communication alignment with another person…
I am not ready for the swift, chaotic current of business life.
Management consultant Peter Vaill calls the state of business now permanent whitewater. There’s no sense of an anchor or safe harbor on the shores. There’s no floating along in a kayak. We work at a constant and relentless pace requiring adrenaline, agility and astute discernment.
Within resiliency resides optimism. It’s a primary and necessary skill (and yes, it’s a skill). Sometimes, though, when we need it the most it seems to be in short supply. Here’s what to do…
Where’s that unglamorous, uncomfortable, and yet radically illuminating place that’s calling you right now?
People become resilient, motivated, innovative and persistent through trust. We don’t get anywhere alone. We’re wired to connect!
When we don’t know what we don’t know until we don’t know it! A reflection on a stress bomb explosion and a road map to reset and recovery.