Known for his curiosity, the little brown monkey was happy in the African jungle. According to one source, he followed “The Man with the Yellow Hat” home to the big city. He’s a legend. His name is Curious George.
Based on the movie about Curious George, there is…
It’s the prickliest rodent. Underneath soft hair, it’s needle-like quills offer sharp reminders: “You don’t want to mess with me.” When threatened, the quill pig snaps its quills to attention like soldiers in the Army, ready to inflict pain. Few people enjoy being around porcupines.
Mike needed to improve his ability to communicate — especially with the owner of the company. Mike’s fear of confrontation made it…
Brad, a young leader running a successful family-owned manufacturing company, had breakfast with me recently. It’s been two years since his executive coaching. His experience proved insightful and encouraging…
“Brad, how has your leadership been shaped for this?” I asked.
He paused thoughtfully, then replied, “The #1 skill I continue to work on is knowing when to ask the open-ended question … to remember to slow down and listen.”
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“Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never harm me.”
Remember that chant? It’s straight from the pages of Playground 101: How to “strike back” when insulted by others. The playground could get ugly. Insults flew back and forth across the schoolyard.
“Hey, four eyes!”
“You’re such a spaz!”
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. – John F. Kennedy
If you stroll through your Story, with a heart of gratitude, good stuff will happen; that’s just how being grateful works.
To review the…
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” – Tom Peters
If you have read my book The People Project, read my blog for any length of time, or sat in the audience where I have spoken may be know my communication mantra: Ask More, Tell Less, Teach When You Can.
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning.” ― Albert Einstein
How are you moving forward in your life as a leader? Yes, as a person with influence and relationships and responsibilities?
In any journey, we find Here and There realities. It’s pretty simple really. I am here and I want to be there, there is better than here.
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