Conflict is really an emotional people storm. Few enjoy conflict, even if they are trained to address it. Conflict can be very destructive, like a hurricane or a tornado. At times it is a small storm that passes by without much damage. Either way, we must recognize and address conflict to come through it stronger.
Do you ever wonder how trust is lost and restored? It is a quiet but common musing for many leaders given the fragility of trust. I wrote this article to support leaders in the new year to assess how their actions can affect trust and to lead strong.
It occurred to me as I was listening that it could be overwhelming if your just getting started, but I wanted to encourage you that just starting with one system and mindset and then building on it will lead to the transformation you desire. I listened to the book to sharpen and hone my mindset and skills
What tools keep you productive? Here are some recommendations for top tools from the Forbes Coaches Group….
Ready for a fresh start, next level or upgrade to your business or organization? (Note…. this can also be applied to ourselves individually as we think about our growth and development.) Sometimes things get stale or have drifted off course. At times to find new traction requires a pivot from where you are now to get where you want to go. Here are some tips for pivoting from the Forbes Coaches Council. Some adjustments are small and some are big. What is needed for you this year?
This was a great list of 13 activities that great leaders do. It was in my files and the source was not on the paper, so it is unknown unfortunately but too great to not share. Enjoy!
Ever been in a toxic situation in the workplace, with a boss, in a volunteer organization, in your life… that can be tough and zap your confidence and emotions. Here are 12 ways to rise above it and move yourself forward!
How many times have you looked at projects or thought about things that would be nice to do, someday? “Someday projects” are often important for a reason, but not urgent. They hold some value and significance to us, but for whatever reason fall more into the “someday” category. Perhaps they are overwhelming, too complex or seem like they will take more time than we have. Other projects need to be done but we don’t feel like it. Some projects seem like rainy day projects, but even on rainy days, they stay nicely tucked away.
tomic Habits is a fantastic book loaded with tangible activities to set yourself up for success. Opportunity, success, and results don’t just happen. Just as Thomas A Edison said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work”. As humans, discipline is NOT natural. Habits are NOT natural. They require intentional effort, design, and discipline. Atomic Habits takes numerous approaches and classic activities that frequently are designed in coaching to support people to make things happen.
Atomic Habits is a great book packed with reminders about mindsets and habits for success. As I think back over years of coaching, the suggestions in this book are classic strategies and designed thinking and systems to support driving activity and achieving the results of your intentions and desires. Here are a few thoughts and takeaways highlighted in the book, that are solid approaches to getting things done and setting yourself up for success! There are so many actions possible, I am going to divide them into two posts. There might be items you are doing and some you are not. Consider one activity you can add or sharpen to improve your results today!