When every physical and mental resource is focused, one’s power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.
– Norman Vincent Peale
It was a warm summer morning as Rita and I sat on the patio near our Kio pond. This significant water feature includes a 12 foot stream spilling over a 4 foot water fall into a large pond; the movement and “music” of the water are relaxing and enjoyable.
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The conversation around “work-life balance” is very interesting.
According to Wikipedia “work-life balance” was first used as an expression
…in the late 1970s to describe the balance between an individuals work and personal life. In the United States, this phrase was first used in 1986.
Over the past twenty-five years, there has been a substantial increase in work which is felt to be due, in part, by information technology and…
Recently I spoke to a group of professionals who are in career transition.
One entrepreneur was there by choice; he left his last position because it was the right thing to do. Most were forced into the search; the economy.
Transition and transformation are twin concepts in leadership development.
As we hang the 2011 calendar, Next Level Executive Coaching, LLC celebrates three years of developing people.
According to Business.gov this is a significant…
Atom Ant is a cartoon figure and superhero created by Hanna-Barbera back in 1965. Yes, I do remember watching it. If you have never heard of Atom Ant or want a 44 second flashback here is the intro video clip for Atom Ant.
What can Atom Ant teach us?
No doubt children ran around the neighborhood inspired by Atom…
When was the last time you heard the word prudent in a leadership development conversation?
Perhaps, you will be surprised at just how appropriate it is.
Consider these four qualities of a prudent person:
Wednesday I bumped my appointment for reflection to have an early morning meeting.
Thursday I bumped my appointment for reflection to apply a second coat of stain to a table we’re refinishing. Urgent, you know.
After that 90 minutes of my life (never to be recovered) was spent on e-mail; of course that allowed me to jump from one really important blog to another.
Not only did I miss-direct the…
