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Let the past die, kill it..if you have to.

Uncategorized Jan 16, 2018

"Let the past die, kill it..if you have to, its the only way to become what you were meant to be." There is a lot of truth to this line from the new Star Wars flick. As you navigate your life, how many of your past decisions, memories and experiences are interfering with your perception of the world around you? Also, how are your past self judgments blocking you from moving forward?

Some call it a cognitive bias, others call these your neurological filters – whatever the name – your future is certainly being shaped by your past.

The danger is when these patterns of thinking habituate to the point where you are unaware of their presence.

You may think you are thinking, but in fact your actions are simply following a path as well worn as the channels carved by the mightiest rivers. (Think Pavlov and his predictable dogs)

Is there an option? Absolutely, and it begins with an awareness and some simple steps to re-design new behaviors resulting in rational choice rather than...

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Shattering Results

We all have times when we feel a little off, that’s natural. Maybe even times when we’ve dropped the ball costing ourselves and our companies dearly. These losses can shake your confidence and have you second guessing your decisions and splintering your focus.

Feeling shattered is no way to start the New Year.

A more resourceful state is that of strategic optimism. An optimism supported with a plan. How will you improve this year? An athlete trains, not just shows up on game day to perform. What is your training regimen?

A good development plan starts with an awareness and acceptance of weaknesses and opportunities. If you are blind to these two forces, I suspect new learning opportunities will be seeds sown on barren soil.

This brings up a couple of key questions. How to spot these areas for growth and where to get the input, insight and feedback necessary to improve.

Identifying these growth areas could be surfaced from conversations with your mentor, quality feedback...

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Holiday Seasonal Stress

While a great many folks are counting down the final days of December with merriment, enjoying the best of the Holiday season, it is not this way for all.
A number of executives I have worked with over the past couple of decades experience heightened stress at this time of year.
The pressure of closing out the year with a bang combined with the ever-increasing budgets for the coming new year can take the joy out of your days and be the source of sleepless nights.
You are not alone.
Many executives believe this to be a personal issue, that feelings of overwhelm are signs of weakness or that nasty curse of “imposter syndrome”.
Not true. Seasonal stress is more common than most think. Having someone in your corner with tools, insights, strategies and the willingness to listen can get you back to increased productivity and focus.
Find a trusted colleague, friend or professional to support you. Work does not have to be that tough.
Happy Holidays
BJ

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Leading from behind

I was speaking with a fellow coach recently and she spoke of how she was uncomfortable with her wedding vows including the phrase “ A woman leads by walking ten paces behind her husband”.

A few years later as she was preparing for her start in an Alaskan dog race she noticed she took exactly ten steps from harnessing the lead dog to her place of command at the back of the sled.

She was in fact – Leading from behind.

This reminds me of the “servant leadership” concept.

“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead. That person is sharply different from one who is leader first, perhaps because of the need to assuage an unusual power drive or to acquire material possessions…The leader-first and the servant-first are two extreme types. Between them there are shadings and blends that are part of the infinite variety of...

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Achieving "Flow" - on a boat

Uncategorized Jun 01, 2017

Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's famous book on achieving peak states shows us just how easy it is to design a life of fulfillment and happiness. This has been an area of focus mine over the past few years. The combination of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Abraham Maslow result in some great ideas.

Contact me to bring more flow into your life.

 

 

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What are your O.E.P.L?

Uncategorized Jun 01, 2017

If we could time-travel to a point in the future when all your goals are achieved, how would you answer these four questions?

Learn the lessons and apply them now.

 

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Where are you most irresponsible?

Uncategorized Jun 01, 2017

"Where are you most irresponsible in your life?" is a question my clients often feel a little uncomfortable with at first. Rather than blame others. it is always best we start by looking at the role we play in the happenings of our life. 

 

Blaming others leaves you powerless. Seeing your link to the situation is the key to choosing new behavior to create more desired results.

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