Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
March 16, 2024
The irony of life. When everything is comfortable, we seek excitement, variety, and challenge. When things get challenging, we seek safety, comfort, and certainty. But why do we seek excitement and challenge? If you know something will work, it’s not Read more…
March 14, 2024
The man who blames others has a long way in his journey to go.The man who blames himself is halfway there,And the man who blames no one has already arrived. No matter how challenging or difficult your situation may be, Read more…
March 13, 2024
Being an executive coach has given me valuable insights into the different challenges individuals face in various workplaces. I’ve encountered many bright, well-meaning, and dedicated individuals who grapple with certain situations, unsure of the best course of action. Often, these Read more…
March 11, 2024
When you focus on things that you have the power to control, there is always some action you can take to improve your situation. On the other hand, when you focus on things beyond your control, you tend to feel Read more…
March 10, 2024
If there’s one skill I want my children, teammates, and colleagues to develop, it’s critical thinking. Unfortunately, many people don’t take this skill seriously because they confuse it with Intelligence. They unconsciously reason, “If I didn’t know how to think, Read more…
March 9, 2024
We have all heard the phrase, “Our mind is an excellent servant but a terrible master.” Although it may sound like a cliché, it holds a fundamental truth. Do we let our unconscious beliefs, biases, emotions, and feelings define our Read more…
March 7, 2024
I and a colleague were in a performance-related discussion this afternoon, and the topic veered towards process orientation and consistency. We all say success always follows a plan and process. If this were so easy, everyone would be successful. The Read more…
March 6, 2024
There is a Confucian saying that goes something like this: To know where you are today, you need to know where you were yesterday, and to know where you want to go tomorrow, you need to know where you are Read more…
March 5, 2024
There are days when I feel composed and collected, but there are also days when I feel overwhelmed and rushed. I aspire to maintain a composed demeanor every day for obvious reasons. Because…. When I am calm, I don’t simply Read more…
March 4, 2024
Once, a professor stood before his class with a glass of water in hand. He held it up for all to see and asked, “How heavy do you think this glass of water is?” The students offered various guesses, but Read more…
