“If Only…”
It’s time to get into action. No more excuses, no more, “If only.” Take accountability for your life and start to reframe those excuses that keep you tied down. Click Hear
Unlearning Ethics, 2nd in series
Premise: Unlearning is a process of omission whereby knowledge is forgotten, lost or diluted from the organization. Without sharing stories (case studies) from the past, the consequences of re-learning ethical decision making are costly. Main Points: 1) People need help making good decisions when personal agendas are involved; 2) Don’t […]
Bouncing Back, the power of Resilience
Perception is key to resilience, Ray: Do you conceptualize an event as traumatic, or as a chance to learn and grow? This one little trait can change the entire trajectory of your life, and the good news is, you can learn it. These past two weeks have presented a lot […]
Unlearning Organizations
15 January 2018 Premise: Unlearning is a process of omission whereby knowledge is forgotten, lost or diluted from the organization. Management must apply TPM (total productive maintenance) thinking to the social and technical intellectual capital of the organization or face the costly consequences of re-learning. “I’ve lived long enough that […]
If Only…
Start the new year off by ridding yourself of disempowering words such as “if only.” Words that become an excuse for your inaction. Learn how to reframe and get in the game with this week’s STARPOWER segment on WTIC Newstalk radio 1080am. click to hear
The 3rd Door
So often, Ray, I meet people who have the desire but not the fire, they want success but they can’t impress, they have a plan but they’re a flash in the pan. These people just get in line and wait for what life will give them. Today Coach is going […]
My Boss My Customer
What a great day to be back behind the mic of 50,000watts of sheer power with all the good people of CT. Do you remember the story of McArthur Wheeler, the bank robber who thought his face would be invisible if he covered it with lemon juice? Well, he wasn’t […]
Deliver the Heavy Mail
05 July 2017 “Heavy mail” is the unpleasant news you don’t want to deliver; i.e. weekend over-time required, furloughs, poor performance. Two unpleasant performance management issues crossed my desk recently and they highlight the importance of delivering the “heavy mail” quickly. Key lessons are: 1) Have clear expectations; 2) Talk […]
Motivated by Mission
Yesterday was CBIA’s (CT Business and Industry Association) annual Safety Conference. Phil Montgomery and team hosted a wonderful event. What continues to impress me when I am with the safety community is that the people are motivated by mission, not personal gain. Just after weather and sports we are going […]
Fear or Fact…the curse of critical thinking
Oh, Ray, it’s good to be here today. These are important times together with everyone when we can focus on how to be more effective in our lives, at home and at work. Saturday Morning STARPOWER Coaching is soon to begin…a cautionary tale of caustic speech, fear mongering and a […]
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