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Episode 6 – 491: Relationships Continued L et’s talk about influence and impact Today I want to talk about the importance of engaging and checking in. Misinterpretation of interactions can be a stumbling block to establishing good relationships. Because we all operate from our experiential frame of reference, it’s very important to keep in mind that how perceive and experience things may not be ex...

Episode 6 – 490: Relationships Let’s talk about influence and impact To establish genuine relationships there must be understanding about what matters to the other person or group and what they value. Getting to know a person or group allows you to understand what you have in common, what you do not have in common, where there are needs to be met. In some cases relationships can be more one sided,...

Episode 6 – 489: It’s Your Choice Let’s talk about Personal Responsibility Everyday we have the opportunity to choose how we will respond, what we will do, how we can help ourselves, help others. It’s important to realize all of the choices we have each day. Sometimes we can feel like the choices we have made in the past limit us, and while that may be true from one perspective, sometimes our limi...

Episode 6 – 488: Impact and Credit Let’s talk about Being Quotable and Being Copied Sometimes we can get fixated on getting the credit, the notoriety, the acknowledgement over sharing goodness, truth, and other information of value.  However, impacting others for good has a greater return on our investment than just a mere acknowledgement or accolade. I used to get a bit bothered when I would shar...

Let’s talk about the process of waiting. Not long ago, I was in several of those long lines at amusement parks. You know those lines where you can’t exactly see around the corner and it looks like you are getting close, only to turn the corner and see more of a winding pathway. At some point in the process of waiting you wonder if you should keep waiting since you have invested so much time or if...

Episode 6 – 486: Priorities, Part 3 Let’s talk about priorities and career. Work demands a significant portion of our time and energy.  Therefore it's important to set clear priorities within our work life to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work life balance.   Begin by understanding your career goals and aspirations.  Identify the tasks and projects that contribute most to these goals. A...

Episode 6 – 485: Priorities, Part 2 Let’s talk about Personal Life Priorities Many aspects of our personal lives require attention: relationships, health, hobbies, self-care and personal growth. But it’s impossible to give equal importance to everything simultaneously. By identifying our top personal priorities, we can allocate our time and energy more effectively. Understanding your personal prio...

Episode 6 – 484: Priorities, Part 1 Let’s talk about Regaining Control Priorities can be very useful in helping us to feel more balanced and fulfilled in our lives. It’s easy to feel bombarded by the many tasks and responsibilities that come our way. However, when we take the time to intentionally set priorities, that can help us feel more in control and we maintain focus on what matters to us.  P...

Episode 6 – 483: Lead Like Others Are Watching Let’s talk about Leading with Integrity Many people have a desire to lead, which is admirable. Leadership comes with privileges and responsibilities  As leaders we have the ability to help set and maintain the tone of the groups and organizations that benefit from our contributions and interactions.  Because of our direct and indirect influence, it is...

Episode 6 – 482: Watch Where You’re Going Let’s talk about Staying Alert Like many of you, I have recently been walking through some very crowded locations.  And while it is nice to be out and about, I am amazed at just how many people fail to pay attention while they are walking or look in a completely different direction than the direction in which they are traveling. It’s as though they expect...

Episode 6 – 481: Taking Action Let’s talk about taking action Taking Action is a necessary step to moving toward our desired future state.  We can’t hope or wish things into reality – we must take action. To take action toward our vision, break things into actionable items.  By taking the time to create manageable steps, we help ourselves to stay on target to achieve our goals. When we maintain en...

Episode 6 – 480: Visioning Let’s talk about envisioning the future Last week we talked about the concept of change, today I want to talk about taking action for change by means of visioning. Visioning is the process of creating a clear, concise, mental picture of our desired future. This can be done on an individual level or as a part of a group. It takes intention and focus to provide a clear and...

Episode 6 – 479: Change & Clarity Let’s talk about change, making way for clarity. Change is a constant that can be feared to our detriment, or embraced for our good. Within change, there is a great potential for growth.  So change is not something to be resisted but something to harness and use as a catalyst for our growth. Change and chaos can help us identify clarity. In fact change and cla...

Episode 6 – 478: Positive Aspects of Change Let’s talk about change being positive Change isn’t focused solely on letting go, though we need to leave the past to itself, change is about welcoming our future! With change comes innovation, the experience of change builds our ability to be resilient, and it brings personal and social change. The possibility of change gives us hope for the future. Whe...

Episode 6 – 477: Managing Change Let’s talk about change being manageable Though change can be uncomfortable, it is manageable. To manage things it is important to identify what we are working on.  When managing change, acknowledge how the change is impacting you emotionally and why.  Then understand the things that you would like resolved in order to break down the resolution into more manageable...

Episode 6 – 476: Change is Uncomfortable Let’s talk about change being uncomfortable Change can be uncomfortable because it brings a bit of uncertainty.  It’s natural to have fear of the unknown when we are letting go of what is familiar to face the discomfort of learning new things, of failing in the process of becoming proficient or figuring things out. However, it’s important to keep a few thin...

Episode 6 – 475: Change is an Imperative Let’s talk about the necessity of change Change is an imperative.  Change is the force behind personal and collective growth. Our reality is that most things require some change, even if the basis seems to remain unchanged. Knowledge and experience are change, that when applied allow us to grow and adapt not just for what is, but for what will become. Thoug...

Episode 6–474: Applying the 80/20 Principle to Communications Let’s talk about 80/20 the 80/20 Principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, says that 80% of outcomes and activity are driven by 20 % of efforts or other happenings. The 80/20 Principle can be applied to our communication in the areas of content creation and sharing, and also to our general interpersonal interactions. First we can r...

Episode 6–473: Simply Let’s talk about Simplicity Sometimes we can complicate things that don’t need to be complicated. When we do complicate things it is not a good use of our energy and effort.  Sometimes it’s best to simplify, so that things can be appreciated and more accessible. When we simplify, we break things down to a state of being that can bring the greatest clarity.  When things are cl...

Episode 6–472: Social Editing Skills Let’s talk about Knowing Your Audience & Taking Cues In life, it’s important to pay attention.   Social editing skills, being able to read your audience so that you can interact in a way that your communication or efforts are received as you had intended, is important.  When we communicate it is important that we allow ourselves the opportunity to check in...

Episode 6–471: What’s Your Plan? Let’s talk about Working Your Plan In leadership, and in life in general, planning is important.  When we plan we are better able to communicate a consistent message and a consistent vision.  When we plan it gives us time to get our resources in order. When we plan, we can fit more things in. If you have a lot of things to do and you don’t want to forget them – Mak...

Episode 6–470: Ask For And Accept Help Let’s talk about Relieving Self-Imposed Burdens. A well lived life includes other people, people that we can depend upon for support and people who we support. In relationship we bring our best selves, sometimes our best self in a moment needs support and other times our best selves are full of confidence and experience that others can lean on for support. As...

Episode 6–469: Liberate, Illuminate, Inspire, Amplify! Let’s talk about breakthrough. My 4 words centered around breakthrough: Liberate, Illuminate, Inspire, and Amplify. Helping people realize they are free to make their own choices (Liberate), helping others to see truth and possibilities (Illuminate), inspiring others to live with greater confidence (Inspiration),  and being supportive of conti...

Episode 6–468: Just Be Nice! Let’s talk about being nice, respectful, and building others up. Everyday we have the opportunity to be nice to others.  We have the option to be respectful and the option to interact in a way that feeds the confidence of others. Be confident enough to be nice and respectful, which can have a positive ripple effect. Being rude or disrespectful does not benefit the situ...

Episode 6–467: Just Say Thank You Let’s talk about gratitude and courtesy Sometimes the best thing to say is “Thank You.” It’s something we can all do that only costs us our presence and attention. When we say thank you we make an acknowledgement – that we see someone, that we aware of something they have done, and that we have gratitude and appreciation for that person and/or something they have...