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2021 – What are you bringing forward?
My Mom always said to never wish your time away.
But I can say that I am happy to be done with this past year. Phew… It has been trying at so many levels: violence, hurricanes, wildfires, political divisiveness, and of course, Covid-19. Talk about a heck of a roller-coaster ride!
2020 continued – An offer for you
And just like that, we got to September.
September is usually a time I view as “the other start of the year.” In January we set intentions, plans, resolutions, and goals for the year ahead. After the summer, September is conducive to revisiting, updating, and celebrating achievements.
The invisible shackles of systems
Ever noticed how some situations, conversations, or moments get vividly etched in our memory bank? I’m sure there is a reason why this happens. The other day, one such memory came by for a visit with me.
Now what? Part 2 – Finding our way forward, navigating Covid-19 and George Floyd’s murder
The first part of this post ended on the topic of our interactions with people and how they can leave an unforgettable impression, good or bad. Wait, isn’t this about leadership?
Now What? Part 1
Hey Peeps, what a breath of fresh air!
Our community conversation is shifting its focus to reopening plans. It puts a bounce in one’s step, doesn’t it? If you’re like me, you went from “Yeah, finally!” to “Uh, how do we do this?” Because this is not a return to what our normal used to be.
How are you doing?
I have been quiet lately because we are flooded with information, but today, I want to drop by and ask you, “How are you doing?” Did you ever think that such a simple and familiar question would carry such weight?
Mister Rogers and the art of presence
The term presence is frequently referenced in the context of leadership development and coaching. In a world filled with a variety of digital devices, the value of presence is greater than ever.
Technology implementation and your People: Lessons learned
Technology can be a tremendous asset to a business. From automation to tools and data accessibility, technology has the potential to improve both client experiences and organizational efficiency. But getting there is no slam-dunk.
How I Started Writing
My Pen is a longtime friend of mine; we share a special bond with my Words and my Soul. We all go way back, getting along famously and have quite the history of getting into all kinds of mischief together.
But one day, all of a sudden, my favourite Pen felt especially itchy in my hand.
I asked my Pen, “What is with the sudden itch?”
It quickly replied, “Sudden…really?”
I paused and reflected. Since I had committed to developing unbounded awareness, it seemed that a lot of things had been happening. Surely, some of these things had been in the works for quite some time. Was it possible that they had been staring at me without my noticing?
That’s when it dawned on me it was pretty likely that the itch was not new.
My Pen continued: “I have been telling you for years about the Words anxious to get out. Many of them feel strongly that they can help others.
What is the point of all the cuts and bruises you have sustained over the course of your adventures in the corporate world if they don’t serve a purpose?”
I remained silent and paid close attention, sensing my Pen was not done. It continued: “You often refer to your favourite book, The Little Prince. You have gifted many copies of it to people you love.” I nodded. “Do you recall The Businessman, the fourth person The Little Prince meets? He is so busy; he does not even have time to greet his visitor. If I may,” continued the Pen in a very calm and caring voice, “you have been very busy.”
Then there was silence.
After a while, not sure how long, I smiled at my Pen apologetically and said, “Tell the Words I am very sorry it took me so long to put two and two together. I’m ready to serve them. I see that we have work to do.”
That’s how it started.