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Episode 6–466: Saying No Isn't Naughty - No is not a bad thing Let’s talk about setting boundaries and sharing expertise Sometimes the word “no” gets a bad rap. But saying “no” is sometime necessary. When we say “no” we set boundaries for ourselves and for others. Sometimes we need to say “no” to bring a bit of critical thought to a conversation. Done respectfully, this may lead to greater inf...

Episode 6–465: Team and Goal Let’s talk about coming together for the team and goal. Knowing who we are as individuals helps us give the best we have to give for the group goal. When we understand our areas of strength and weakness, and when we understand the things we like and how we prefer to interact with others, can help us to be better team members. The focus on individual growth has led to u...

Episode 6–464: Teamwork Let’s talk about accomplishing more together. Some people love being part of a team, while others might prefer to work more independently. Being part of a great team requires engagement, it requires that everyone participate and be aware of what is happening.  Team members on great teams are responsible to one another and committed to accomplishing the purpose  or tasks of...

Episode 6 – 463: Quality Let’s talk about the positive impact of quality. Quality and excellent workmanship matter. Quality brings joy.  Being an artisan that delivers quality work is a differentiator. When we take time to deliver quality in our work and in our interactions, it helps build a foundation and legacy of positive impact. Quality is valuable and quality is enduring.  Don’t skimp on the...

Episode 6 – 462: Delivering Tough News Let’s talk about delivery style! Delivering difficult news usually isn’t fun or easy, but it is necessary. When we must deliver difficult news or information, it’s important to understand the context of the message, the audience for the message, and the expected short and long term outcomes of the message. When we focus on why we are delivering the message, w...

Episode 6 – 461: High Performance Pit Stop Let’s talk about focus on performance! There’s a saying that the squeaky wheel gets the oil.  But today I wanted to remind us all that even the fastest race cars need a pit stop for the win. In order to maintain the ability to perform at high levels, it’s important to intentionally plan and nourish development opportunities for ourselves, and those we lea...

Episode 6 - 460: Take the flight – Do the Thing! Let’s talk about Doing It! Sometimes we put things off. The truth is that when we put things off, they usually don’t happen.  When we take the time to be intentional about getting things done, we participate in helping things come to pass. We can all likely think of things big and small, where we decide to take action. Sometimes things turned out as...

https://www.amazon.com/author/petrinagooch Episode 6- 459: We’re all Human In the ‘80’s there was a song with a line that said “People are People so why should it be, you and I should get along so awfully.” The song went on to acknowledge people are different, but it questioned how people who didn’t even really know one another could hate one another. And this song reminds me of the importance of...

Episode 6- 458: Hear to Listen Let’s talk about hearing our truth. It’s important to listen to what people are saying so that you can harvest what is meant to help you flourish. Beware of your personal filters that may be an impediment to hearing what is being said and to listening to learn. When people tell you have you have impacted them positively or negatively…Listen.  Be discerning, look for...

Episode 6-454: Maintaining and Exceling Let’s talk about being proactive. Being proactive is crucial in both health and work. Seeking medical attention proactively allows for better information, options, and choices. The same principle applies to work, where maintaining a strong foundation is essential for future success. Proactive behavior involves seeking understanding, asking direct questions,...

Episode 6- 457: One Bad Apple… Let’s talk about taking tough action A while back I saw a picture of an apple online.  It was one of those perfect looking red apples, And then there was a second picture of the same apple from a different perspective that revealed the apple had a bite out of it.  I was reminded of the song about one bad apple being able to spoil a whole bunch. Both of these visuals...

Episode 6- 456: Authenticity with a Filter Let’s talk about authenticity. We can be authentic and exercise self-control.   Authenticity does not equate to being out of control or operating without a file.   When people say they want authenticity, what they likely mean is that they want to create or maintain a culture and space of inclusive behavior where people feel comfortable bringing their best...

Episode 6- 455: Why Did You Say That? Let’s talk about intentional communication. When we are intentional about our communication, it can make a big difference in our relationships. Why we communicate should consider our immediate intent and our longer term outcomes. Being intentional is not only about the content we share, but how we share it and what we realistically expect to come from it. When...

Episode 6-453: Starting Over Let’s talk about getting started. Sometimes we are afraid to get started or to start over, but it’s important to get started. The longer we delay starting, the longer we delay our acquisition of experience and progress.  When we delay getting started it pushes things out or it may eliminate an opportunity. Starting over, is about letting go of the things that hold us b...

Episode 6-452: Division or Teaming Let’s talk about being better together. When we come together, we have a choice to look for commonalities and alignments versus looking for things that divide. Instead of finding differences to establish a ranking, seek out positive attributes that compliment and strengthen the group. The next time you are placed on a work team or are part of a volunteer group, s...

Episode 6-451 Self Inventory Let’s Talk About Knowing Your Worth What value do you possess? What do you value? What value do you bring?   When we know our self-worth and believe it, we can treat ourselves with respect and command the respect of others. Take a bit of self-inventory.  Figure out your worth, value it yourself and watch how others also begin to see your worth.  If others are not able...

Episode 6-450: My Terms, Your Terms, Our Terms Let’s Talk About Relationship Clarity Knowing the basis of your relationships is important for relationship success.  When we aren’t on the same page with our relationships, we run into problems.  The important thing is to understand the terms of your relationships, which means what is expected of you and what you can expect from others.  Sometimes th...

Episode 6-449: Collaboration – Understanding Let’s Talk About the Benefits of Insight There is power in collaborating in a manner that seeks to understand and provides a safe place of respect. There’s power in being in a place where your energy can be focused on coming together, authentically to accomplish a task. There is power in bringing to bear the things that matter to allow us to focus our e...

Episode 6-448: Predictability Preferred Let’s Talk About Decreasing Uncertainty Whether it's interpersonal interactions, investing money, taking a vacation, or planning for the future - people seem to prefer predictability.  This isn't to discount the appreciation of things going better than anticipates, it is to say we do our best to chart a course and most proceed with caution when thing...

Episode 6-447: It Is What You Make of It…Usually Let’s Talk About Progress In large part, your job and your life is what you determine to make of it. It's important to understand that in most situations we have no real control over other people and other people have no real control over us.  We do have control over our thinking and our behavior.  And while it is true that life experiences can...

Episode 6-446 –What Do You See Let's Talk About Sharing our Observations and Insights Experience is a great teacher that allows us to see things and experience things from a different perspective. Experience sometimes gives us the privilege and responsibility of sound observation and insights. It's important for us to be encouraging about the things we observe.  In some cases, it may fall...

Episode 6-445 –Being Enough Let's Talk About Being Enough It is possible to learn, grow, and mature in expertise and still operate authentically. Sometimes when we mentor people, they might attempt to mimic the way we approach things.  Giving people the freedom to make something their own is an important part of development that we can sometimes overlook.  Authenticity is not only important fo...

Episode 6-444 – Difficult Circumstances Embolden Let's Talk About Experiences that Embolden Authenticity Difficult Circumstances can be beneficial to our personal and professional maturity.  Tough times help us see what we are made of at that time and reveal areas that require our work to develop.  Other times, the tough times prove to us that we have what it takes. I recall a time in my caree...

Episode 6-443: Fundamentals First Let’s Talk About a Starting Point. The ability to employ a beginners mindset is key to our progress and success. Having a mindset that allows us to see things with fresh eyes can help open us up to new possibilities,  or help us to arrive at creative solutions. Another thing beginners employ is an understanding that work precedes an outcome and,the learning proces...

Episode 6-442: Getting Alignment Let’s Talk About Alignment The ability to get alignment is a necessary skill for successful leaders and the teams they lead.  This is because alignment helps to ensure everyone UNDERSTANDS the mission and vision of the group, and everyone understands how their roles contribute to supporting the mission and vision of the group. Gaining Alignment may be challenging,...