Have you ever thought that the person you have the most conversations with is YOU? And if that is the case for you and me, then the next natural question is, “what story are you telling yourself?” Various studies suggest we have anywhere from 6,200 up to 60,000 thoughts a day! Not sure who counted […]
Tag: Growth Mindset
Technology vs. Relationships
Technology vs. Relationships. The top 1% approach it differently. Peter Sheehan, a leading expert on generational change and business performance, wrote about how peak performers use technology yet stay in touch with genuine relationships. There are over twenty different ways to affirm others, but you can reduce them to just two verbs: Notice and Verbalize. […]
Why Do Most Efforts To Change Fail?
Well, that is a bummer of a headline! Read on. “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ~ Leo Tolstoy According to Harvard professor Dr. John Paul Kotter, and confirmed by my coaching experience, efforts to change fail due to a lack of a STRONG sense of URGENCY. In […]
Beyond the Surface: Discovering Your True “Why”
A few years ago, I was coaching a real estate agent who was eager to implement some new sales strategies. “I can’t wait to begin,” she exclaimed to me. Instead of simply praising her enthusiasm, I asked a simple but powerful question: “Why is that important to you?” Her initial answer was predictable: “To sell […]
Commitment And Courage: C > F = R
“In playing ball, and in life, a person occasionally gets the opportunity to do something great. When that time comes, only two things matter: being prepared to seize the moment and having the courage to take your best swing.” ~ Hank Aaron How To Seize The Moment? C > F = R When your commitment […]
The Winners Are The Doers
Take action! We can’t do everything today but we can do one thing, even a small thing. The winners are the daily doers. Research: Those who do not feel they are taking steps toward their goals are 5 times more likely to give up. Elliott ‘99. Make Progress Visible That research point matters. When people […]
The System Over the Swing: Why Great Coaches Don’t Need a Pro Pedigree
There is a persistent myth that to lead the best, you must have been the best. We assume the top-producing agent naturally makes a great manager, that the Hall of Fame athlete is destined for coaching glory. The record says otherwise. Many of the greatest coaches in history never played their game at a professional […]