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Describe then listen

A reader wrote in response to last week’s message that when you talk with others about your vision for what you think is possible, often it leads to “growth – adjustment – alignment – evolvement – transformation – forward direction.” Keep in mind, we sometimes get caught up in thinking we have to have the total solution before

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Your vision of what’s possible

What is your vision for your team, your colleagues, yourself? Short term and long term. Do you have ideas for what could make a real difference, but you’ve kept them to yourself? I’m thinking of “Ray” and “Regina” – leaders in different roles, different industries – frustrated with people they work with because those people

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Mental image

Take a deep breath. That’s the advice typically given when someone is stressed about something. But, taking a deep breath doesn’t work for Noelle. When she’s presenting or in a difficult situation and feeling stressed, she said, “My chest is tight, and I can feel myself getting emotional. I can’t stop and take a deep

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Shocked by the feedback

I’ve talked with a few leaders recently who have had a devastating experience at work. Negative feedback from some of their people about their leadership was relayed to them by their higher ups. You can imagine how that felt. Gut wrenching. Mind boggling. Frustrating. Embarrassing.   They’re questioning themselves about everything they have said and done

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