I’ve always been a procrastinator but didn’t know I’m a strategic procrastinator. I allow thoughts and ideas to marinate, often writing them and letting them grow. When additional thoughts surface, I’ll add them. Then, when I’m ready to work on the project, content is already started. Sometimes I’m surprised by something I’ve written, glad I
At the end of a coaching session, a client said she had no idea she wanted or needed to talk about what she had just talked about. It had been rattling around in her head and sitting in the pit of her stomach for a while, but it was always covered up by other things
Sometimes a TV show episode sticks with me. In this case, it was Blue Bloods. As I listened, I knew there was a message I wanted to share with you. Officer Janko responded to the pleas of a woman who had been arrested. She listened to the woman’s side of what happened, a side no one
What do people think could be done better? What if they had opportunities to talk freely about ideas they have? Ideas that may stay hidden unless brought to light in a safe environment. Start an idea-group with colleagues from different disciplines. Give everyone opportunity to express their thoughts on “Wouldn’t it be great if…” Set
Does this happen to you, as it does to me? When my initial instinct is a generous one, that other inner voice pipes up with reasons why I shouldn’t do it. I learned years ago to “go with your first generous instinct.” Whenever I act on it, I’m always glad I did.
