bringing purpose back to life
Not every conversation enables growth.
Inspiring leaders are skillful in conversations that nourish and foster growth. They steer clear of those that poison progress. 🌱
They:
– Listen actively
– Encourage open dialogue
– Provide constructive feedback
– Show empathy
– Celebrate small wins 🎉
– Ask insightful questions
Sometimes, like my daughter peeking through a keyhole, we need to slow down and really look at what’s in front of us before stepping through the door. 🗝✨
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the need to seize every opportunity just to stay relevant in this fast-paced world? You’re not alone.
Remember, not every open door is one we should walk through. Pausing to really see what’s on the other side can prevent hasty decisions that might slow us down more than they push us forward.
Continue reading → Look Through the Keyhole: The Power of Pausing Before You Leap
This week, my client shared his experience:
“We held a meeting.
Then, I approached a colleague to discuss if we needed that meeting.
We met and decided to keep the meeting, but we needed to discuss how to lead it more effectively. We need a meeting about that.” 😂
The bizarre nature of this situation made us both laugh. But it also highlighted that the culture of inefficiency is shockingly common. The explosion of meetings during COVID wasn’t sustainable.
Why do we still keep falling into this trap?
Continue reading → Mastering Meeting Efficiency: Simple Tips for Better Results
Lately, I have met parents who tell me that fostering creativity in their children is a real challenge. 🤔
It’s not surprising. In our overstructured world full of technology, creativity often takes a backseat.
When you remove technology and structure, magic happens. ✨
Kids can turn a tile into street art or Mondrian. 🎨 My kids (10 and 6) did, and yours can, too, because they see possibilities everywhere when given the chance.
Continue reading → Breaking Free from Structure: Letting Creativity Flow