Flashback to last week. After a who’s on first type of conversation with a teacher, the air was sucked out of my gut faster than a cheetah chasing it’s prey & all the hairs on my arm stood at attention while I had a slight taste of bile in my mouth. I had just realized I booked several … [Read more...] about What do you do when you realize your kid’s spring break starts today & not in a week as you’ve planned?
How can a tape measure inspire insight & a fresh perspective?
It smelled like a pungent, loamy forest encased in a single, mysterious room. To this day I remember the smell of sawdust in that forbidden room of my childhood memories. My dad was a master hobby woodworker - he had a magical room chock a block full of electric saws, nails & screws in … [Read more...] about How can a tape measure inspire insight & a fresh perspective?
Conflict resolution scripts designed to reduce overwhelm & amp up your ease
To throw, catch & keep in the air, several things simultaneously. Recognize what word that's a definition for? Do you recognize yourself in it? I hope so because you're probably a master at doing it. That's the definition of juggling.Overwhelm with a capital O Juggling all you need to do … [Read more...] about Conflict resolution scripts designed to reduce overwhelm & amp up your ease
Understanding differences – 5 simple words that can lead to conflict resolution
I leap out of my seat involuntarily while clamping my teeth together only slightly less hard than I'm pressing my lips together because I'm afraid what I'll say if I open my mouth. My throat feels like it's narrower than a pin though, so I'm not sure I could speak. My breathing is shallow & … [Read more...] about Understanding differences – 5 simple words that can lead to conflict resolution
What needs birthing by you? What needs midwifing?
'There are some types of victories that need to be midwifed, good things come from very far' says Peninah, in response to a recent post of mine. Another reader Vera, recently wrote me about being intrigued with the magic & miracle of birth.Voila a theme plus an idea for a blog … [Read more...] about What needs birthing by you? What needs midwifing?
You & your supervisor … meh, yeah or wah?
I've used the blob tree (pictured above) for years. It's a great tool to get feedback & initiate dialogue in a creative way. It's critters (or blobs) represent all types of feelings & are jumping off points for stories. Last week I responded to reader Miriam's comment (below) with a 2 part … [Read more...] about You & your supervisor … meh, yeah or wah?
A 2 part statement to help you resolve conflict (yep, it can be that easy)
Conflict can be wrenching (pun intended). When we're in conflict we tend to do more of whatever's not working. We can get into an endless cycle of repetition saying the same thing over & over, the 'he said - she said' saga. Can you relate?We're not exactly wired for conflict resolution To … [Read more...] about A 2 part statement to help you resolve conflict (yep, it can be that easy)
A simple, easy tool to help your blender brain (& your emotional hygiene)
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
