Communication
Why Speaking Up Matters
As societal challenges impact us at every turn, how we speak up and listen is more important than ever. The ability to use our effective communication skills are essential now with emotions and uncertainty at every turn. As readers, you know that we have and continue to hold the NeuroLeadership Institute in the highest regard…
Read MoreCourageous Conversations
The things I have loved about Coaching are the powerful, never perfect, progressive communication skills. How to be a better listener. How to respond in a way so that the other person feels heard. How to be self-aware of my own feelings and emotions and manage them in conversations. One thing I know for sure,…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do? Courage and Confidence to Move from Discouragement and Helplessness to Hope and Unity in Our Uncertain World Today
Every time I have the privilege to write for our ezine, I’m always happy to reconnect to the many skills and tools that we teach, share and practice as coaches. As Coach Leaders I have always been proud of the role model I have tried to be, albeit, with some good days and lesser days.…
Read MoreClimbing High, Just Like Jack
This month, in the midst of a pandemic, my intent is to mix a little lightness with our current reality. “Jack and the Beanstalk” is an old, old story about how a young boy engages in actions with the desire to be of service to his mother and himself – both living in a current…
Read MoreConnection During Isolation
A recurring theme for the past few weeks is that we humans are wired for connection. The neuroscience is clear. We need each other. We need to be in connection. In times of “social distancing”, this need is crying out to us. Some of my coaching colleagues are wishing for a different description—Physical Distancing—which has…
Read MoreThe Three R’s for Uncertain Times: Resilience, Rational Thinking, Responsiveness
As we navigate these uncertain times, we are faced with situations, circumstances, emotions, and decisions that are completely new and without a clear path forward. The path unfolds on a daily, if not hourly basis. Who is better equipped to lead during these uncertain times than coach leaders? Coach leaders have the confidence and courage…
Read MoreLet’s Talk JOY
In continuing our focus on JOY – here are a few more possibilities for your consideration, and coming from my own book on Joy, first expressed over 37 years ago. From the Three Hours to One Day section: …sleep late and stay in PJs all day long…address Christmas cards with notes to far away friends…bake…
Read MoreMeasuring Relationships
How do we measure our life? Darius Foroux, author and podcaster writes specifically about how we can live a life that matters. He has studied how the most successful thinkers of our time measure their lives. What we learn might just be surprising and enlightening. People who are considered successful in the eye of society…
Read MoreCoaching Language for the Goal-Setting Process
In the ezine this month, Ode to October, we spoke about how to keep October from being the “overwhelming” month. Now, let’s focus on one thing that happens in October – goal-setting. Most districts with whom we work come with a performance or appraisal process that includes a goal-setting component. Originating from a growth mindset,…
Read MoreCommunication and Relationships: Micromoves
In Harvard Business Review, Kerry Gibson and Beth Schinoff, professors at Babson and Boston College offer the concept of “micromoves.” A micromove is a series of actions or behaviors that seem inconsequential in the moment but affect how we relate to one another. Micromoves are like dance steps. You take a step and your colleague…
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