The Weekly Reframe #9
1/ NOTICE Snowdrops and gratitude. As we head toward the end of January I notice the first snowdrops are up in the garden. These flowers always bring a smile to my face. Did you know the flowers are white because, according to folklore, the snow shared its color as a
What standard are you meeting that no longer stretches you?
What standard are you meeting that no longer stretches you? Last year's target. Last quarter's pace. Last month's output. Comfort is the first sign you've stopped building.
Deflection through provocation
Deflection through provocation 🖕 Ever had someone pour cold water on your massive effort? They do it … not because it's true, but because they needed you annoyed, not attentive? Fall for their move and you lose. It’s a sophisticated manipulation power play * provoke by belittling your work * you
You'll be surprised how thinking habits hold you back.
You'll be surprised how thinking habits hold you back. Especially when you're not even conscious of them. Take a simple limiting belief like: "I need to have all the answers before I move forward." How does that lead to moments of resistance where you
Tensions in your team mean something important.
Tensions in your team mean something important. Something valuable is at stake. And it doesn't come with bad intentions. It comes with a desire to achieve higher performance. But tensions can become toxic too. Left unresolved, they can quietly do damage. - People retreat. - Energy leaks. -
Hunger
I’ve had a couple of coaching opportunities recently that reminded me of something important. H U N G E R Both the people I spoke with had it, which makes my job as a coach easier (and more enjoyable). So much so that is my number one qualifying condition
I’ve had a couple of coaching opportunities recently that reminded me of something important.
I’ve had a couple of coaching opportunities recently that reminded me of something important. H U N G E R Both the people I spoke with had it, which makes my job as a coach easier (and more enjoyable). So much so that is my number one qualifying condition
The Weekly Reframe #8
1/ NOTICE Everywhere - people with their heads bent down, handing over their lives to a wretched phone. I wrote about this on LinkedIn. Some people took notice and took action. You still have time. Read: What if you ditched the phone for a real-world activity? 2/ TRY Why I
Réflexion
What are you calling strategy that's just complexity? The extra analysis. The additional stakeholder. The perfect timing you're waiting for. All drag. All slowing you down.
Let it go
It's the hardest thing to let go of. When your 'winning way' - the approach you built your career on - is holding you back from the next level. Maybe you're a brilliant consultant … who now needs to step into a growth leader role.