Some people don’t like talking about themselves with people they don’t know well. Then there are those who never stop talking about themselves. The fact is, our communication with others is how we build relationships. What we say, how we say it (tone is incredibly telling), how often we talk, all impact others’ impressions of
Everyone on Liz’ peer team is deep into managing their own roles, as is she. She doesn’t know them well because they only recently became a team to tackle some projects. Things were fine Initially. All sounded committed to the team’s goals. But everyone isn’t holding up their end. Their lack of action, even missing
I was talking with a leader who is thinking about what her next role may be, having opted to take a separation package from her long-time employer. As I asked a few questions, I could sense some overwhelm as she thought of exploring what may be buried beneath the tangle of topics she focuses on
We all need time to think, explore, reflect, to allow ideas, solutions, possibilities to bubble up. Develop. Enjoy paying attention to them. Friday afternoons are Beth’s best times to think, reflect, dream, visualize possibilities. She blocks an hour or more on her calendar at least a couple of Fridays a month to protect that time.
Some of my clients are feeling different levels of exhaustion. They say they’re “doing fine,” but when we go further it’s clear they need some breaks. They’re juggling work and family with all the goals, pressures, deadlines, needs for attention and creative thinking driving them, tugging at them. Layer on top paying attention to the
