Conflict: Everybody’s Got It
Conflict with someone is never fun. Think about the last conflict you had. Do you remember what it was about? I mean, really about? I say that because often we have conflict and do not even realize the root of the issue. Today I’d like to dive into the topic of conflict by examining: Conflict […] Read More
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
By John C. Maxwell It’s been over 20 years since Failing Forward was first published, and “failing forward” is still a popular phrase used in business and education circles today. And for good reason. It’s a hopeful word picture of someone tripping, or stumbling, yet still making progress toward their goal. The main theme: “The […] Read More
The Art of an Apology
Do you know someone who is unable to admit they are wrong or made a mistake? What about a person who cannot forgive and holds grudges? They are very difficult to be around, are they not? The ability to make and accept an apology is a sign of strength, compassion, and humility. It is a […] Read More
Leading with a Shepherd’s Heart
If you have not had a position of leadership yet, no worries…you will! Are you an older sibling? Babysitter? Coach? Parent? Group leader? How would you describe your leadership style? There are many styles of leadership, and I have to say I have read a lot of leadership books and tried quite a few leadership […] Read More
The Art of Saying NO: A lesson in Polite Refusal
“Do you mind staying late and helping me finish this project?” “Can I borrow $20 until Friday?” Questions like these would often throw me in a whirl of emotions from frustration to anger to guilt to resignation, all because I tend to be a people-pleaser and did not know how to say NO. If you […] Read More
You May Hear, But Are You Listening?
We’ve all done it, we’ve all had it happen to us: we think we are listening to someone but five minutes later we have no clue what they said. How does that happen? Why do we LET it happen? I want to challenge you today to become a skilled listener by: Listening well is a […] Read More
Do You Have Self-Awareness?
Yes, it’s important to be self-aware! Today let’s zoom in on the idea of self-awareness: Self-awareness might very well be one of the most difficult virtues to master. Why? Because people tend to believe they are already self-aware. Who knows me better than me? I live with me day in and day out! Other reasons […] Read More
When Giving Criticism, Be Constructive
Most people do not enjoy hearing criticism, but there is a positive role that criticism can fill, especially if it is crafted well. Today I will show you how to craft feedback that will be constructive rather than destructive and will more likely be received better and result in growth and improvement. The first […] Read More