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Month: May 2024

Manager Vs Leader

manager vs leader

Today, I had a fascinating chat with a mentee who wanted to understand the difference between managers and leaders. This topic sparked a thought-provoking conversation. We often mistakenly equate managers and leaders to be the same, but in reality, they Read more…


Five Types Of Effort

five types of effort

We all know the saying, “You get out what you put in.” But what you “put in” can look very different depending on the situation. Shane Parrish of Farnam Street highlights this point in a recent Blogpost outlining five distinct Read more…


Ask For Help

ask for help

We all face challenges—a work project gone sideways, a broken relationship, or feeling overwhelmed by life. During these times, it’s important to remember that asking for help is a powerful tool. It might feel awkward at first. We worry about Read more…


Swap Gripes For Generosity

swap gripes

If you think you are being micro-managed, you have not met my new boss. Absolutely, she’s so inefficient, a real energy drain. The system wants you to do more, but where is the support?  I want to support you, but Read more…


Weekend Story- The Three Servants

Three Servants

In a bygone era, a wealthy merchant prepared for a long voyage. Before setting sail, he summoned three of his most trusted servants. Knowing their strengths, he entrusted each with a “talent,” a fortune that could change lives. To his Read more…


The Problem With “I Know”

I know

The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded Read more…


Ignore The Noise

ignore the noise

In the face of relentless criticism from her detractors for some of her policies, Margaret Thatcher is supposed to have said, “If my critics saw me walking over the Thames, they would say it was because I couldn’t swim.” It Read more…


Victim Or Problem-Solver?

ignore the noise

There are two ways of looking at things that have happened to you. You can choose to be a victim, or you can be a problem-solver. These are two very different cognitive positions. You can’t control what happens to you in Read more…


You Might Be Right !!

You might be right

The best response is often, “You might be right.”  The next time someone disagrees with you or criticizes you, just shrug your shoulders and say, ‘you might be right,’ and watch the energy change. If you care about the outcome, focus on Read more…


Our Four Levels Of Commitment

four levels of commitment

Pep Marí is a well-known sports psychologist and performance coach who has worked with elite athletes and teams at various levels. He is recognized for his expertise in mental conditioning and helping athletes optimize their performance through psychological strategies. Pep Mari has Read more…