Change is hard. Whether it’s divorce, career shifts, empty nesting, or any major life transition, the process can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and sometimes downright scary.
And to make things worse? There are so many myths about transitions that keep people stuck.
Let’s bust some of the biggest transition myths so you can move forward with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Read MoreWe are at the beginning a fresh New Year! Many of you would want to think that this transition to the New Year brings a time of promise, excitement and renewed dedication to achieve your goals. Think first about clearing your mindset from negativity. Then, to ensure you move forward this year with positivity and effective energy to accomplish your dreams, here are some steps that can help with an easier transition.
Read MoreMany people seek me because they want to change. Yet, not all of them are ready to change. Even the words you use when talking about change can have an impact on how ready you are to change and with being successful with change. Your vocabulary impacts your attitudes and actions. When it comes to change, words can make a huge difference.
Most people are not really committed to change. They commit just to try. . . And that doesn't work!
Find out what does work!
Read MoreHolidays can be happy times or tumultuous times. Or a combination! Here are simple and short suggestions for making your life easier during the holidays.
Read MoreIt’s the time of year in the US when we all remember to give thanks for our many blessings. It’s a good practice. Yet, it seems to me that designating only one day a year to giving thanks is not enough given the power of gratitude!
According to Cicero, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues but the parent of all others." Multiple studies have shown the correlation between gratitude and increased wellbeing not only for the individual but for all people involved. At present there is an impressive body of research showing the benefits gratitude has for the health of our brain and heart, our level of happiness, the contribution to a positive work environment, and increased productivity. Find out how you can express more gratitude.
Read MoreI usually encourage the leaders I work with to find leadership lessons from all their daily activities. Halloween makes me think about what leadership lessons can be gained from it. Here are a few I came up with. See if you can find others and share them with us.
Read MoreWorkers represent half the world’s population and are the major contributors to economic and social development. Their health is determined not only by workplace hazards but also by social and individual factors and access to health services.
Why should you find ways to promote a healthy workplace? Dr. Maria Neira says it succinctly in a very practical way: “The wealth of business depends on the health of workers.” (Director, Department of Public Health and Environment, World Health Organization). Find out how to lead a healthier workplace.
Read MoreNice words, ugly words, kind words, curse words, thankful words, sad words, positive words, negative words. . . What kind of words you use, said with what tone of voice, at what time, and how many of them. . . it all matters. Whether the environment of your business is productive and uplifting or negative and miserable depends, in great measure, on the words you use.
Read MoreYour example and inspiration coaching are the most powerful tools for developing your people. See how at 16 years of age Dr. Ada learned how powerful a leading conversation can be.
Read MoreWe hear a lot about change, its perils, and how often we fail at change. But change is not the real problem. The difficulty lies in the transition, that intricate, turbulent, and convoluted process that people go through to incorporate change into their lives. Today we share practical strategies to make the journey of transition easier
Read Morelife is full of voluntary and involuntary transitions. And many times it’s difficult to face that reality. Transitions are difficult because they often force us to re-examine our values, lifestyle, and learning. Yet, you can make your transition easier if you follow some of the suggestions given in this article.
Read MoreTwo words that are very much in vogue nowadays are Diversity and Inclusion, or the lack of it. Today’s blog explores meanings of words and gives special attention to Inclusion, which focuses on making the growing diversity of the workplace function better. It’s about empowerment, engagement, and respect. It is valuing the view points, beliefs, and practices of others.
Read MoreToday, more than ever, the challenge of change is not only how fast to change, but how to look for innovative ways of doing things differently. It is not only how to get better. It’s how to get different. This article talks about Innovation biggest enemy.
Read MoreInnovation is not simple, but there are proven ways in which you can open spaces where being wrong is not a crime, creativity and opportunity can thrive, and where innovation happens as a result. Today I’m sharing with you seven proven secrets that can help you create such spaces.
Read MoreMost workplaces I visit, and couples I work with, acknowledge the need for open communication. Yet, lack of open communication is one of the main problems people tell me they face. What is going on?
In my experience, there is one issue that is often overlooked. If you want to promote and facilitate open conversations, you have to build a safe place. In this week’s blog we share what a safe place looks like.
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