Curse of Competence
Incompetent and unaware. Did you know there is actual research and psychology behind the Dilbert moments you see in your life; those moments where incompetent people get promoted and competent people end up making them look good? The Dilbert cartoons have it right. Unskilled and unaware; how not to get […]
Got “WoW”?
Get ready to have your thinking challenged this morning. Recently, I heard a venture capitalist discussing the importance of the 10-minute pitch; looking for the “wow” factor. You got “wow”? Can you speak to an exciting future or have you “wost your wow”? STARPOWER Saturday is soon to begin. Click […]
Crisis of Caring
Since we were last together, Coach has gotten worked up about disengaged employees and the management who is driving them there. A Crisis of Caring is afoot! Join us as we explore how to avoid this most dangerous, emotional place of, “I just don’t care.” Click below and review today’s handout, the […]
Attitudes that Work or Trippin’ through Trash
As I stepped over a pile of trash on the floor at the movie theater I was compelled to ask, “Who are these people?” In what universe do people consider it okay to trash the area around them and leave it for someone else to pick-up? Compare this to our […]
Graffiti Me?
Get that paint can, shake it up and get ready to graffiti all the people you have trouble with; waaait, we’re already doing that, in our heads! Graffiti Me? Just finished delivering a great workshop this week on what Dr. Annette calls Leader-Member Exchange; for the rest of us it’s […]
Drive to the Greater Good
Ever find yourself sitting alone at work early in the morning or late in the evening grousing to yourself, “Why am I the only one doing all the work? Where is everyone else? How come my boss doesn’t do anything about it?” Welcome to the world of “overclaiming” driven by […]
Purity Paradox
How pure do you want your drinking water? Everyone these days seems overly concerned about the purity of what goes into their bodies, but it is out of vogue to be concerned about the purity of character; what comes out of me. Be here after weather and sports as Coach […]
Everything Right in the World is at Luke’s Donuts
Saturday morning at Luke’s Donuts in West Avon you get a glimpse of everything right in the world. You see in action what it means to get along. The last two STARPOWER sessions we talked about building your community through coaching. Join us as we take a different look at […]
Coaching for Community, Part 2
“Helping others grow by sharing what you know,” is the essence of coaching. Helping others thrive in uncertain times is one of the greatest gifts you can give another person…and you can start today. Coaching is a powerful way to create a supportive community of people around you…and there is […]
Coaching is Key
Last time we were together, I ended our session on Sinkhole Solutions with the encouragement to “build up the community where you live and work, today.” During the week, one of our listeners asked, “how do you help someone you see heading toward a sinkhole?” The answer is “coaching.” We […]
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