Blender brain. It's what I call the state of having so many things whirring through my mind that it's hard to focus or move forward. Can you relate? Last post I wrote about the intriguing concept of emotional hygiene - a concept coined by Guy Winch - which is being mindful of our psychological … [Read more...] about A simple, easy tool to help your blender brain (& your emotional hygiene)
Emotional hygiene – we pay more attention to our teeth than we do our minds (Guy Winch)
I was listening to the NPR Ted Radio hour podcast recently when something Guy Winch said struck a chord. Emotional hygiene. My noggin' perked up, as I've been known to suffer from what I call blender-brain-itis (I can have a hard time shutting the whirring, churning of ideas, … [Read more...] about Emotional hygiene – we pay more attention to our teeth than we do our minds (Guy Winch)
Team assets? A simple tool to find them
Teams that can at first glance look like a hot mess, inevitably have strengths if you look close enough. Upon second & third look, interesting stories start to emerge. I encourage all teams to look for their assets or strengths (as well as their challenges). Every team has them, even … [Read more...] about Team assets? A simple tool to find them
Your team building results are in- check out the most common pitfalls for teams
We all need a little help from our team mates, as the video above so charmingly displays. Yet high functioning teams, that work well together, & know & understand each other well, while critical to success in the workplace, are rare. While Forbes says team building is 'the most … [Read more...] about Your team building results are in- check out the most common pitfalls for teams
5 lessons from trekking with camels
A blast of pungent, loamy, putrid smell wafted by my nose. Next came an odd, indescribable sounds of protest - a whine, guttural groan & deep, back of the throat rumbling wrapped into one. Turning around I saw our beasts of burden for the first time - 3 camels that would accompany us on a … [Read more...] about 5 lessons from trekking with camels
I don't wish you a fabulous 2017
We’ve become so used to superlatives. At the best they’re empty & meaningless & at worst they set a ridiculously high bar. So with that in mind, I don’t wish you the most amazing year yet. I don’t wish that 2017 is better than all others for you. I don’t wish you … [Read more...] about I don't wish you a fabulous 2017
A holiday wish for you – treat him right, he is your brother
I'm a huge ABBA fan. I think Mamma Mia is one of the best, feel good movies ever. Much to some of my friends' dismay, I can get lost on the dance floor while grooving to ABBA songs. ABBA museum here I come I was over the moon when I got to go to the ABBA museum in Stockholm, … [Read more...] about A holiday wish for you – treat him right, he is your brother
Need to assess your team's assets & gaps? Here's an easy, one question tool
As I write this from my hotel room there’s a cacophony of birds chirping outside, which is blending with the sweet sounds of Zap Mama (a Belgian, Congolese group) singing Brrrlak from my playlist. The sun is streaming through a lush canopy of trees, with Mount Kenya shrouded in the mist in … [Read more...] about Need to assess your team's assets & gaps? Here's an easy, one question tool
Two simple ways to get out of marshmallow sticky conflict
How do you illuminate the boxes that are limiting your thinking & unstick stuck thinking? First of all, identify the boxes. If you think you’re a Carrot Life Lens® ... (See A from last week’s post if you need some background info) Pat yourself on the back for your amazing … [Read more...] about Two simple ways to get out of marshmallow sticky conflict
How to identify when frustration is limiting your flexibility
Quick – what the stickiest substance you can think of? Marshmallows that have been roasted over a campfire & are now all over your fingers? Chewing gum that’s annoyingly smeared on your favourite top? Whatever substance you’re thinking of, multiple that by 100 & you’ll have an idea … [Read more...] about How to identify when frustration is limiting your flexibility
How I found options with a fan when faced with cheetah, leopard and lions
The muddy, churning river matched the churning of my stomach. I couldn’t tell if it was because of excitement or fear. I love to take the wheel, be in charge, explore, and seek out adventure. Which is why I found myself needing to cross this river while on safari in Kenya, which is where I … [Read more...] about How I found options with a fan when faced with cheetah, leopard and lions
“I tell it like it is as seen through my narrow view lens." ~Tom Peters
We all have lenses that influence what we see as important, what we pay attention to, what we take action on & what we ignore because we sense it’s unfamiliar, awkward, uncomfortable or simply not a priority. In my last post I talked about how a question my then boyfriend asked me led … [Read more...] about “I tell it like it is as seen through my narrow view lens." ~Tom Peters
