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Tomorrow is election day in our area, which got me thinking about why having a choice is so valuable in being motivated.
No doubt you’ve heard that you can steer children towards a good decision by giving them the choice of two alternatives, both of which are acceptable to you as the parent. It works well, and with adults too.
Because having a voice in decisions matters. That’s important in our society and in the workplace.
Read the rest of this entry »I spent most of my career in technology, so I became accustomed to having the industry change very quickly. I appreciate that the professional coaching industry doesn’t move at quite that pace. Chasing waves of tech can get crazy.
When it comes to supporting my clients, I could argue that what we learn today is basically the same as it was three years ago. Or thirty. Or 300, for that matter. Because it’s about listening, helping them think through issues, and to chart a course forward.
I imagine that 300 years ago the role of a coach was performed by the wise elder or good friend. And the relationship was described as “wisdom” or “helping.”
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PART OF THE REASON someone starts a business is because they want to be free of corporate work.
That’s wonderful, but then you find that you’re even MORE constrained by what it means to run a company. And, of course, you’re the last one to get paid.
Here’s the funny thing: the freedom is all in your own mind. How so?
PEOPLE GET HUNG UP on all the challenges they’re facing. Big competitors. Annoying customers. Employee turnover.
But here’s the thing: EVERYTHING has a good side and a bad side.
Often they’re two sides of the same coin. For instance, the loss of a good employee can mean the opportunity to find someone who’s a superstar.
The Values-Based Business 