For the last couple of months or so I have been attempting to write a book. The book is no less than a compilation of my thoughts, reflections, analysis and frameworks for living a fulfilling life. It's designed to be a resource for those who want their lives to "burn bright" and who are interested … Continue reading How Do I Know What I Think Until I See What I Say?
Category: Communication Skills
Baggage Claim
Yesterday I had coffee to touch base with a new friend, Jason Barger, the author and architect of the book and viral movement to "Step Back From the Baggage Claim." Jason had a weird big dream a couple of years ago. He decided to leave a job he was well suited for, for which he … Continue reading Baggage Claim
Meg
I met a favorite author last evening. Meg (Dr. Margaret) Wheatly is one of those authors The Band at BUILT TO LEAD really likes. She's written three major works that have had a global impact, including: Leadership and The New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World. Very cool. Meg's got brains...and a couple of … Continue reading Meg
“Double Listening”
I was talking with Toto (aka Chet) Friday and we were reflecting on a paradox we feel all the time. If, as Jim Sullivan aptly puts it -- "the heart of performance is building TRUST, and the heart of building trust is just LISTENING" -- well, shouldn’t this be EASY? Most of us have had … Continue reading “Double Listening”
Two Questions to Ignite a Revolution
The Builders at BUILT TO LEAD are fans of CLARITY. Lack of clarity in communications, and confusion between one person and another surrounding the meaning of language, is often a source of miscommunication. Misunderstanding, due to miscommunication, is a type of friction suffered by the organization, introducing an irritant to interpersonal relationships, a drag on … Continue reading Two Questions to Ignite a Revolution
Five Scary Good Questions
In a career spanning 30 years (so far), I've learned, sometimes painfully, how to ask better questions. Most of that learning has come from questions directed at me that I had no good answers for at the time. Depending upon the circumstances and who's asking them, these types of questions can be scary. These five … Continue reading Five Scary Good Questions
…Shhhh!
I heard this little gem the other day: ________________________________________________ For parents everywhere... When Kids Are: Do This: Small … Continue reading …Shhhh!
Hope and Virtue
For all leaders who desire to become more effective communicators, and truly reach into their people's hearts and minds, take a lesson from our new President's clear, concise, and direct Inaugural Address today. 1. Confront the Brutal Facts: President Obama's speech was sober, to say the least, and fairly stern, in describing not only our … Continue reading Hope and Virtue
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