Posts by Vicky Dearing, MCC, M. Ed.
Love 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…
Read MoreFinding Joy in the Present Moment
This month we’ve emphasized the importance of finding joy in the midst of challenges and uncertainties. It has to do with where we focus our thinking. And remember, science supports the value of looking for what is good in every day or even every hour. It increases the opportunities for greater joy, health, and happiness.…
Read MoreCelebrating What’s Good in the Midst of Uncertainties
As you read this, most likely you’re still dealing with some uncertainties connected to COVID-19, not to mention all the unrest happening in our country. And yet, there are good things happening in the midst of uncertain and challenging times. It makes a difference where we place our focus. For example, look at the child…
Read MoreTeachers Are at the Heart of Compassion and Service
RCG advocates for Tasha Eurich and her work on insight. We have offered book studies on her book, Insight, in the past and plan to do so again this coming year. It’s that great of a book. Recently, Tasha sent out a message to her readers. We sincerely appreciated her message and asked her if…
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