While the holiday season can be busy and demanding, take time to reflect and to consider the joyfulness of being with others. The holidays are a time of generosity and appreciation, kindled by our experiences with family, friends, and community. Generosity comes in many forms, and all of them are gifts, generating gratitude in the recipient and the giver. Author Seth Godin says it well: “Generosity and gratitude often go together. They light a path …
We defeat disruption, fear, and uncertainty by relying on our beliefs, values and stories. Challenging situations can dismay and paralyze, or they can inspire and energize. Each of us chooses which path we will take. I’m writing this on Martin Luther King Jr. day. Dr. King chose to take control rather than be controlled. And on this day, we honor his choice, his decision to persevere with his message and methods which continue to be reasonable, positive and …
As the years pass, I’m increasingly reminded how very few things I can control. When I was young, I felt immortal and less worried. But as my life progressed, I became more aware of its complexity and of my limitations in shaping my reality. There are many forces impacting my life and yours, so we seek to gain control over every situation in search of greater stability. It’s a very human reaction…but it’s an illusion. One …
Leaders understand that success is the result of adapting to circumstances. How much direct influence is required to achieve the goal? When a significant change impacts the business or a crisis arises, a more directive approach is necessary. When the organization is functioning well, then a more empowering style can be effective. What remains constant, regardless of the circumstances, is the pull to be drawn into today’s problems, potentially diverting your attention from future opportunities …
“There are a thousand ways to get noticed, but there’s only one way to really touch someone. And that’s to give them a reason to care, a story they can believe in. The truth is that what really moves us is feelings, not facts.” Bernadette Jiwa, author of “difference.” Discover more insights about re-imagining your business and reinventing your marketing through relationships, engagement and growth from the newly released book “difference.” Seth Godin endorses “difference” …
