The purpose of this blog is to help you on your journey from strive to Thrive. While the name may seem long, it captures the essence that there are things that are hard to measure – culture, values, attitudes – yet they make a measurable, and immeasurable, difference in life and results.
I have spent many years working with executives in the healthcare industry. I know executives that are booked three (3) meetings deep most hours of the day. When asked, “How do they determine which meeting to attend”, they reply, “Wherever the fire is.” Pardon my language but that’s just Short-Sighted!! …
We often spend time and money learning how to communicate with each other. How often do we stop to consider how we communicate with ourselves? Take a moment…Close your eyes and listen. What do you hear? Do you hear what you are “thinking” about? Meditation seems hard because we think …
Have you ever been in a presentation where a colleague or perhaps a salesperson is presenting a project and the benefits? The data is compelling, but you find yourself feeling put off. It could be because of their delivery skills. The way we communicate has more impact than what we …
If Your store opens at 8:00 AM are you ready for business or are you getting set up for business at 8:30? And how much business did you miss because you could not deliver at 8:00 AM?
I recognized the impostor for what it was…an impostor. The real me was stretching beyond my comfort zone. And what a successful client meeting. He moved forward to make the change he wanted and landed a bigger job and more responsibility.
Almost every leader I speak with says they would like more clarity and candor from their teams. Yet, people resist. Why? Some common concerns are: Candor can create conflict and hurt feelings. Fear of looking bad. Fear of retribution. A desire to be nice vs. accountable. Candor is important. It …
