We all know we need to be good listeners, but what does that really mean? Here’s some new ways in to our most under-rated superpower – Along with a few tips to super-charge your listening! Start here with Blake’s Story…
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Mindful Listening: Cultivate Presence and Build Deeper Connections
Have you ever met an extraordinary listener? People who seem to be able to tune in to their clients, partners, co-workers, kids and get the conversation off the surface immediately. Surprising stories are uncovered, vital information is offered, and trust…
Stumped for New Ideas? Play This Game!
(Check out the Quick Video of this blogpost in the Monday Mindset Minute!) My client “Nancy” stares out of my computer on our zoom call. Her face is sad, stressed, and anxious. The date of the pitch contest where…
The Superpower of Good Enough!
Have you heard of a superpower called “Good Enough?”Probably not because I just made it up. Superpowers tend to be a lot splashier and glamorous and they make more noise. But Good enough is a superpower you might want to…
7 Quick(ish) Ways to Spring Clean Your Mindset!
Yeah, it’s March. Up here in New England, pretty much everyone who hasn’t flown off to Florida is cranky about something – mostly because snow is still on the ground, it’s still cold, our power bills just went through the…
2 Compulsions That Drive Americans Crazy!
I’m sitting in front of my computer with several Tasks That Must Be Done lined up on Today’s To-Do’s. None of them are what I’m actually doing right now… Some urge in me tells me that I MUST clean out…
In 2023 Ask Better Questions!
I’ve started my year with three guiding words: Simplicity, Curiosity, and Flow. (See my Monday Mindset Minute on this topic here!) And today, I’ll let the second word guide this post. There are times in my life when I’ve…
Try Time Circles to Combat Holiday Crazy!
It’s a sunny Saturday. I just asked my husband if he wants to go for a walk. The daylight is precious this time of year and I feel the need to grab some outdoor time while we can. Rob responds…
Anxious? Don’t Deny the Red Flag You Need
I’ve recently contracted with a firm called Building Resilience to help a large human services agency train their managers in resilience peer coaching. Agencies like these are not the only organizations in need of resilience training. Burnout, “quiet quitting” and…
The Heart of Changing Minds – Deep Canvassing
First – A Story In 2019, when Donald Trump was President, a dear friend and colleague of mine, Bill Dufris, created a huge sign and stuck it on his lawn. In large letters, it asked the question “What Would Jesus…