A New Perspective [#7 in Burned Out Series]
I am trying to make a decision. What do I do? I have a few options:
UGH! I Need A Goal [#6 in Burned Out Series]
As promised, this week I will share my “aha” moments. There are just two …
Checkpoint on KPIs of My Burnout [#5 in Burned Out Series]
In February, my results indicated that I was in high-level burnout in all three areas. Recently, I retook the inventory
CELEBRATION: I Achieved a Huge Goal [#4 in Burned Out Series]
In March, I determined that I needed to take every negative emotion or thought captive and use it as an indicator to explore what I was feeling and thinking while determining my desired outcome for the experience.
What Are You Doing About It? [#3 in Burned Out Series]
At this point, I suspect a few of you are thinking, “Are you not over this yet?” Believe me, I have asked myself that same question.
How Did You Get Here? [#2 in Burned Out Series]
Last month, I shared that I was in burnout. The overwhelming response has been beautiful, breath-taking, and a bit overwhelming.
Leaders: Check Your Own Wellbeing!
When you work that many hours, will you be at your best doing what you are doing at the 45th, 50th, or 55th hour?
What Got You Here Is a Good Beginning …
As many of you know, I have a passion for helping good leaders become great leaders. Most good leaders succeed despite their various flaws…keep reading to learn one way to move toward greatness!
When You Are Weary
Each morning I do a quick review of what needs to be done for the day. One day last week, as I was doing this routine, I realized I was physically and mentally tired! Just plain worn out. It doesn’t really matter what got me there. It happens. And, I know I am not alone.
Pat Murray on Group Dynamics
Bion was fascinated by what he called the "thought process" that human beings engage in when in groups. The thought process deals with how the authority figure in the group thinks about, feels about, and behaves toward the group; and, in return, how the group thinks about, feels about, and behaves toward the authority figure. After many years of studying this thought process, Bion found that there are very specific patterns of behavior that occur in any group.
I am Sorry
How often do you hear the phrase, “I’m sorry.” As a coach, I hear it fairly often. Here are a few I have heard (or, cough, cough, said myself) in the last week or so.
Tempting But Wait
I have been seeing such a need for impulse control these days. Individual contributors needing to take the time to think before they speak. Leaders needing to slow down and truly listen to their direct reports. Friends needing to not post so quickly to social media.
Change Happens … But Do I Have to Like It?
Here’s the quick answer: No, you don’t have to like change, but you should probably learn how to deal with it.