Expert Guidance for the Agile Organisation
As a subscriber to this blog, you’re among the first to know about the opening of my Focused Action Results (F.A.R.) Unlimited Laser Coaching Program. You’ll see in a moment why this matters. Almost every leader I know, from the…
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Trust is the emotional glue that draws you closer to your friends, your family, and your colleagues. Teamwork without trust is impossible. As a proverb says, “Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy…
Have you had this experience? Someone asked me, “How are you?” Just when I was about to answer how I was doing, that person already started walking away or turned their heads or looked down at their phones. At first,…
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When you meet someone to resolve a conflict, you first have to confess your part of the problem. Then you need to listen for the other person’s hurt and perspective. In every conflict—from our personal & work relationships to politics—we…
One of the most important life skills you need to learn is conflict resolution. If you don’t learn it, you’ll spend much of your life miserable—because we’re imperfect people and we have conflict almost every day of our lives. To…
There are many healthy ways to respond to conflict and to earn the respect of others during times of conflict. Last week, we looked at the first thing we should do: Empathize with the feelings of others. Today, we’ll look…
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You probably don’t like conflict. Most people try to avoid it as much as possible! But conflict is inevitable in life—because no one is perfect. But if you want to build a better future and pursue your purpose, we need…
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There is no complicated secret to working well with others. You just have to learn to appreciate them! How do you appreciate them? It’s simple. First, you practice recognizing someone’s value and contribution. Then, you make a habit of telling…
Last time, I told you about Dave Cowens, an NBA (US National Basketball Association) star who disappeared one day on a quest for solitude and meaning. I noted that to "find yourself" requires that you take time to look. And…
Dave Cowens, a star basketball center for a team in the US National Basketball Association (NBA), disappeared. Without warning, he walked off the practice court, showered, dressed, and drove away. Alone. He kept driving to… somewhere. His only explanation was…
