Your Leadership Coach

The phrase for the week is "Don’t Forget What You Already Know.” How many times over the last year have you heard yourself saying? ·          I knew she would say that? ·          I knew that wouldn’t work but I thought I’d try it anyway? ·          I can’t believe they voted that down? Is it that we forgot what we already knew about the parties or situation?   Of course not, it’s much like retroactive interference.   That occurs when new information interferes with your ability to remember previously learned information.   It’s when you become so focused on your own idea that it’s like a lunar eclipse in your mind.   The only thing you can see is your idea and the outcome you envisioned. The solution to this affliction is to press the pause button and ask yourself, “What do I already know about this scenario and how can I best prepare for success?” I pause to remember what I already know.

The phrase for the week is "We Are What We Practice.” What patterns emerge in your behavior time and time again that you wish were different?   What if  you are chronically late, for example?    How do you change this behavior if you practicing being late everyday?--late to work, late to meetings, late to bed...   It creates stress, embarrassment and shapes your personal brand reputation.  Consider this process for changing this. You must first realize the consequences of any poor behavior.   If y ou’re in denial and haven’t acknowledged there is a real problem, ask those around you for feedback on the one thing you might change to enhance your personal brand.   Until you can acknowledge your role in the behavior and want to change, it will continue. Once you acknowledge there is a problem and you want to change it, you must interrupt the pattern in a dramatic way.   Let’s use the example of being chronically late.   To interrupt the pattern, you will replace it with

The word for the week is "Timeliness” Be on time.   Start on time.   End on time. A few observations on punctuality: ·          Demonstrates your level of self-respect and respect for others. ·          Provides a sneak peek into your organizational skills. ·          Your time management skills are on display. If a meeting starts at 9 a.m. and you walk into the meeting at 9 a.m.--you are late. I respect my time and the time of others.

The phrase for the week is "Meditation Works.” Begin the week by tapping into the spiritual you! The answers you seek will be revealed. Be open. What I like best about meditation is it can be like a mini vacation without leaving home.   Because you must focus and quiet your mind, you eventually reach a higher level of awareness and inner calm. I was surprised to learn that you can meditate anywhere and at any time.   I find it hard to meditate unless it is perfectly quiet, but others can meditate amidst utter chaos. There are countless techniques for meditating, find one that works for you and practice each day this week.  If you meditate regularly, consider taking your meditation to the next level and go deeper than you have in the past. I meditate with purpose to connect with all knowing voice within.