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HOW CAN YOU EXPECT ME TO HAVE TIME TO CARE WHEN I AM BUSY WITH SO MUCH WORK TO DELIVER? The idea that I should really care about those I work with seems like a “nice idea” but time consuming. Yea sure, it wouldn’t hurt knowing how Carol, the new assistant is settling in, or … Read more
AS A MANAGER, IS YOUR PERFORMANCE PAIN IMMEDIATELY ATTRIBUTED TO A PERSON OR GROUP OF PEOPLE? A few months into my role as an executive VP, I had finally hired the perfect administrative assistant. Sarah was professional, mature and had an impressive work history. I was sure she would help me organize my work, make … Read more
Ask a leader what they do in a day and they will give you a list, ask what they are trying to deliver and their lack of clarity becomes evident Have you ever noticed that some people can be really busy but achieve very little? In fact, some days I am one of them! It … Read more
“Presence cannot be seen, touched or heard but allows authentic connection with clients, colleagues and others that is transformative” Have you ever been with an individual whom you knew was totally present to your conversation or need? A connection occurs that is powerful! Unfortunately, it is also rare. That is because when we show up … Read more
There is ever increasing body of research that suggests that in order to have more productive employees, engaged customers and higher retention that managers/leaders need to genuinely (Drumroll please)…ah..care about them! Why is it so hard to care for others at work and why do we tend to de-emphasize it so much? Mantras stated or unstated … Read more
I spent the early part of my career as professional minister with a strong focus on pastoral counseling and psychology. Most of us acknowledge that talking to someone about our challenges, the most intimate details of our lives, even, requires we trust and feel cared for by the other. We need to feel understood, heard … Read more
Running a business with a larger purpose in mind is one way companies are motivating employees to work harder and stick around. There’re many rewards to business ownership (other than money), from the freedom of being your own boss to the pride that comes from having changed your market by providing a better service. For … Read more
I rarely walk in the woods. Our home is surrounded with woods where our dogs playfully run but I stop at the edge of our lawn and holler to them when I need them to return to avoid thrashing thru the bush. Recently something changed. Last week, through a series of audacious circumstances, Windhorse Farm … Read more