For those who follow my posts, you’ll notice that I have written very little in the last six months. I could say the reason is I was so full with work, or distracted by the recent presidential election here in the states, or give a number of other reasons why. Sure, some of that was true. What is also true is that I was distracted by a couple of ... [Read more]
Know When You Need To Just “Stop It!”
This is a classic scene with Bob Newhart. I love his humor that cajoles us to look at absurd near truths in our lives. In my executive coaching practice my job is to help leaders both leverage their strengths and change what isn't working for them. This change may mean to stop thinking or behaving in a way that is not helpful for them or their ... [Read more]
Focus Friday: Setting Your Day With Daily Rituals to Support Your Success
It has often been cited that successful people have daily rituals that they practice first thing in the morning that supports them in accomplishing their goals. If you don’t have a daily ritual, I encourage you to discover one. If you do, I encourage you to revisit what you do and why you do it. Why? To make sure you are setting the right tone ... [Read more]
Follow up Friday: Breakfast for Dinner?
Follow up Friday on Sunday? What? It’s like – have you ever had breakfast food for dinner? Why do you do this? Well, I do this when: I’m too tired to cook – a bowl of cereal is fine for everyone. I didn’t have a chance to grocery shop and that’s all the food left in the house. I have a fussy child who wouldn’t eat anything else that night. ... [Read more]
Follow up Friday: The Magic of Christmas
My reflection question this week: What do you notice when you step back from the task at hand and notice the positive of what is or could be? Here, is what I noticed this week – When I step back and pause, I am living completely in the present moment – the now. I can’t be projecting into the future or dwelling on the past. Today, Christians ... [Read more]
Magic Monday: Looking at What is Or What Could Be
Words of Manic Monday by The Bangles and modified by Susan Shaner. Musician: Dan Brodax. Where can you find the magic at work today? This is the week when college kids come home for the holidays. For those who celebrate Christmas, they embark on last minute frenetic shopping or gift wrapping. For those in business, it means tying up the year as ... [Read more]