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What Big, Bad Wolf?

February 11, 2013 by Steve Laswell

Fifer Pig builds his house of straw. Fiddler Pig builds his house of sticks. Practical Pig builds his house of brick in Disney’s Three Little Pigs cartoon.

Valerie via Compfight

Built and influenced by personality, three brothers build three different houses.

Fifer Pig takes the easy way, for he “toots his flute, doesn’t…

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How to Grip Freedom in a Negative Encounter

November 28, 2012 by Steve Laswell

The outer conditions of a person’s life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs. – James Allen

 

Gustavo Medde via Compfight

From Scott’s point of view, it was an unrealistic assignment. The task moved him out of his comfort zone and seemed to have nothing to do with his work at the company. His frustration was…

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One Simple Question Leaders Must Ask

April 5, 2012 by Steve Laswell

“You’ll tell yourself anything you have to, to pretend that you’re still the one in control.”      – Jodi Picoult

When it comes to personal relationships – whether at work, home, or in the community – there is one response that consistently hinders progress; in fact, it generally creates unnecessary conflict and push back.

Often the particular pattern goes unacknowledged although it’s affect is clearly unproductive.

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Beyond Fear, Freedom – Part 2

November 7, 2011 by Steve Laswell

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…

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Beyond Fear, Freedom

November 1, 2011 by Steve Laswell

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.   – Martin Luther King, Jr.*

 

Freedom is wonderful.

Fear is horrible; the opponent of freedom.

As an executive coach I see the limiting power of fear … not only in my client’s stories, but mine.

Recently I traveled to Boston for the two-day Harvard Medical School Conference: Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare….

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Personal Responsibility and Freedom

May 30, 2011 by Steve Laswell

Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Photo from the Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.

 

The Facebook notification came early Tuesday morning; subject read: “Random….”  

Here is the message I received Karri Renfro Jones …

Random…

Hi Steve! Today’s…

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