Life is not a competition – although sometimes it can seem that way. Unfortunately, jealousy can get the best of us. Answer these questions honestly: How often do you find yourself getting jealous of other people? Does jealousy affect the way you perceive others or the way you perceive yourself? For much of my life, … Read more
Do you take time in your life to appreciate the simple things? While this can be easier said than done, especially these days, sometimes it’s the simple things in life that bring the most happiness to us. It’s all about taking the time in life to appreciate this stuff. How I Learned How to Appreciate … Read more
Flexibility can help improve every aspect of your life – your work, relationships, health, family, creativity, success, and more. How flexible are you? For me, it often depends on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. The Importance of … Read more
With all that is going on in our lives and in the world around us, especially these days, it is understandable that many of us are looking for ways to distract ourselves. As an executive coach and consultant, I work with clients who deal with this all the time, particularly right now. Every day we … Read more
To understand how trust works, it’s important to remember that trust is granted, not earned. Trust allows leaders, employees, relationships, and organizations to flourish and grow. It is fundamental to most everything in life. Lack of trust can lead to damaging relationships and a hostile environment. It creates stress and lowers energy. When there is … Read more
As an executive coach and consultant, my clients often ask me why empathy is so important. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines empathy as: The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience … Read more
With Thanksgiving upon us here in the United States, I’ve been thinking about the mixed feelings I often have about this great holiday. Of course, it can be a wonderful celebration of gratitude, appreciation, and family connection. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving also tends to be about feeling obligated to spend time with the people we’re “supposed” to, … Read more
Something extraordinary happened at Candlestick Park in San Francisco two Saturdays ago, January 14th. Sure it was an amazing ending to an NFL playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints (which the Niners won in dramatic fashion, making all of us fans here in the Bay Area very happy); but … Read more
With the New Year still in its first few weeks, the annual “new year, new you” phenomenon is all around us – in the worlds of advertising, media, self-help and more. And while this time of year can be a great catalyst for positive change in our lives, what if we made a commitment to … Read more
As we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2012. I’m excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time of year. At the same time, especially given the nature of 2011 and all … Read more
