In the Last Stretch
Today is November 1st which means there are 61 days left in the year. It also means we are racing toward the holiday season and before we know it, we will be ringing in a new year. All the more reason to pause today and consider a few things. Do you have goals you want to achieve this year that are left unaccomplished? If you do, consider trimming them down, throwing them out, or moving them to 2018. This is not [...]
People Really Do Change
My profession is built on the concept that people can change. With self-awareness, and the discipline to modify thinking and behavior, people are capable of remarkable shifts in health, happiness and effectiveness. Nearly all of my clients make improvement, and some make extraordinary progress. The exceptional clients share a few things in common. First, they stay open to feedback and take to heart how their behavior or communication style is impacting themselves and others. Based on the feedback, they determine what [...]
Steady at the Helm
I went sailing over the weekend. Somewhere in the midst of the rocky seas the captain of the small boat asked me to take the helm (probably to keep me from getting sea sick). The growing swells were pitching and rolling, the winds gusting, and to keep our course it felt like I had to make large corrections with the wheel. The captain looked at me several times and said “Small turns. Small turns.” I picked a beacon on land [...]
Do You Ever Feel People Are Not Listening to You?
Do you ever feel like people are not listening to you? That no matter how many times you repeat yourself, or bring up a good idea, your co-workers, family or friends, don’t seem to hear it until it comes out of somebody else’s mouth? Trying to penetrate the listening filters of others can feel impossible at times. Yet, there are few things you can do that will give you a better chance of being heard. Start by calling the person [...]
As Americans…
As Americans, we have passionately fought against injustices. When the incidences of deaths due to drunk driving in this country were increasing we sought legislation. We created stronger laws, harsher penalties, safer cars, and brought awareness to our communities. The lives lost due to drunk drivers caused change to happen. As Americans, every major plane crash in this country has resulted in safer regulations, new technologies to avoid dangerous weather patterns, and stricter FAA requirements for airlines and pilots. The [...]
Reactions Create Memories
There are days when the waves pound on the shore with such force it pushes the sand up the beach to make a berm that is often several feet high. On those days, my walks are a bit more challenging. It was my first day out in a new pair of tennis shoes. The tide appeared to be low so I jumped down the embankment to walk on the firm moist sand. As I turned the corner by a small [...]