Thanksgiving, Gratitude and Growth
Reflecting on My Journey I often ask my clients to journal during executive coaching sessions, and during my course on Emotional Intelligence. These journal entries can be about troubles clients face, but they are often about successes they achieve throughout the day. I also ask them to journal about what they’re grateful for on a [...] Doctor, Heal Thyself
The Debate This past holiday we had an issue come up during what should have been a wonderful meal. One of our sons was talking about how hard it is these days for young people to become self-sufficient. I could see in his demeanor that he truly believed that his generation (Millennials) have it so [...] Deliver on Your Promise
To deliver on your promise simply means to do what you say you will do. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a promise is a declaration that one will do, or refrain from doing, something specified. Promises can be large or small. Big promises are easy to detect, while small promises may not be as [...] Vulnerability: The Man in the Arena
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]
Empathetic Listening Skills and the Relationship with Trust
In the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey wrote, “Seek first to understand.” This is a simple and brief description of empathetic listening. So what does this mean? Most importantly, why should we listen with the intent to understand? Empathetic Listening and the Circle of Trust Empathetic listening is one of the pillars […]
Skydiving: The Alternative Trust Fall
Trust Fall Ever heard of a trust fall? You probably played this game in grade school with your friends. One friend stands behind another and the person in front crosses their arms across their chest. They let themselves fall without trying to catch themselves. The person behind them will put their arms out to catch […]
Respect | The Starting Point in the Circle of Trust
The word RESPECT is used as part of the process we have called The Circle of Trust. It is in fact the starting point in the process; to begin with respect for another person. From time to time though, we receive push back on this issue, with those who claim that “Respect is earned not given”. [...] Corporate Retreats: The Purpose of a Professional Facilitator
Corporate Retreats 101 Many organizations host annual offsite corporate retreats for a variety of reasons. This article focuses on why you should utilize a professional corporate retreat facilitator, and the role that facilitator should play. Why Use a Corporate Retreat Facilitator? The facilitator’s sole purpose is to assist the event organizer in obtaining desired retreat […]
The Speed of Trust By Steven Covey
Steven M.R. Covey who is the son of the more famous Steven R. Covey The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The younger Covey is an expert in his own right in the area of leadership. The Speed of Trust:The One Thing That Changes Everything, Covey conveys that in the global marketplace now and in […]
Zip Line Puts Trust to the Test to Develop Your TEAM
Develop Your Team To develop your team, you must start with each individual first. They set you up in a harness, put a helmet on your head, and the only thing you can do is have trust in the equipment. The type of harness most zip line businesses use can hold up to 5,000 pounds. […]
