“There is more to life than simply increasing its speed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Bob* answered his phone, but was not available to the caller. Distracted would be an understatement; perhaps you can identify.
After the call ended, Bob picked up a few things and left his office. Driving to his next appointment it happened: with a little space, he became aware of what just happened. Reality check: he didn’t remember…
Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well. – Voltaire
Heather is a valuable employee of an international beauty products company; the written mission:
Empowered by its unique Mission, [said company] believes that authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with the greater web of life. It does not qualify as beauty if it hurts any of the…
Thank you for allowing me to be present in your Story this past year.
Whether we spent hours together 1on1, connected in one of my coaching groups or virtually through my weekly blog; whether you picked up a copy of my book or you are a colleague – you are touching my life and journey.
With January 2012 we will celebrate the beginning of our fifth year here at Next…
Almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. – Steve…
The horizon leans forward, offering you space to place new steps of change. – Maya Angelou*
The request has arrived.
As a leader you are invited to engage in the process of change.
Personal development is a unique gift offered all human beings. We have the potential to become stronger, more successful, more advanced…more like our Creator.
Why does it matter? Only growing people grow their influence for…
You never know when you’re making a memory.
– Rickie Lee Jones
Picture Credit: Darren Livingston
Have you been down “memory lane” lately?
This past weekend provided me a lot of opportunity to remember.
Memory is vital to personal growth … memory is our ability to retain information or knowledge from past events or experiences; that capacity to recollect and retrieve information.
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This executive coaching client is a rising star in his company.
Working in a Fortune 100 company with 300,000 employees, Jonathan (not his real name) has consistently received high performance marks and has for 12 years. He is acknowledged for adding value to the company and consistently promoted from entry level to a senior manager role.
With each promotion he received the standard 5% pay increase.
Recently, his boss was…
