Posts by Vicky Dearing, MCC, M. Ed.
As We Begin a New Year, Let’s Think Again
When was the first time you heard someone say to you, “Think again”? It seems to me that it was my mother who first used that phrase when I had not met her standards regarding my behavior or responsibilities. For example, perhaps I said to her that my room was clean, she took a look…
Read MoreThree Ways to Spread Love as You Lead
Spread love everywhere you go; first of all, in your house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next-door neighbor. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Mother Teresa The quote from Mother Teresa is a beautiful one. Spread love, give love, and let no…
Read MoreWe All Need Love!
In the 1960’s there was a song written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach titled, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” Dionne Warwick brought the song to life with her beautiful voice. I loved the song when it first came out (I was a college student), and still love it today (as a mature…
Read MoreLove and Leadership
What’s love got to do with it? It’s got everything to do with it, and it is not a second-hand emotion, as Tina Turner sang in her song back in the 1980’s. Successful leadership is all about love. As you think about love and leadership, what are five words that represent love and leadership to…
Read MoreLet’s Look at Why Coaching Works
I’ll be honest. It concerns me when companies or organizations don’t think that coaching is worth their time, effort, or resources. So, in keeping with the theme of “look,” let’s take a look at three important reasons why coaching is so very valuable to any organization who desires growth and change. We don’t change well…
Read MoreHere’s Looking at You!
Okay – I admit it. I like connecting my messages to a well-known word, phrase, song, movie or book. It just feels fun, while also offering the possibility for deeper and clearer thinking. This month we’re focusing on the word “look.” And, the word look is everywhere you look. For example: Look out! Hey good…
Read MoreDo You Look Like You Care?
As a dedicated leader, you know that looks matter. And, I’m not just talking about the way you dress at work – however, that does send a message about how you care. Instead, I’m talking about the look on your face and with your body as you interact with others. One of our RCG partners,…
Read MoreWhat to Do with Emotions Coming from Others?
“Coaching gives people a safe space to be themselves with all their emotions and moods.” Marcia ReynoldsCoach the Person, Not the Problem, 2020 This month we have been talking about emotions – yours and mine. Why the emphasis on our emotions? Because it is an expectation of a coach to develop and maintain the ability…
Read MoreWhat Do Rod Stewart and Thoughts on Emotions Have in Common?
“I wish that I knew what I know nowWhen I was youngerI wish that I knew what I know nowWhen I was stronger…” Rod Stewart Thank you, Rod Stewart, for the words from “Ooh La La.” Rod may have been talking about a girl and yet the words are metaphoric for our better understanding of…
Read MoreWhat Does A Tale of Two Cities Have to Do with Us?
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it…
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