Studies show that when we try to control things that we really cannot control, our blood pressure increases and our bodies release of the stress hormone cortisol. For more happiness and less stress make a conscious choice to give up control. A key part of Intent-Based Leadership is about giving up control. We understand the...
A Special Leadership Nudge® – Social Connection While Social Distancing
March 19, 2020by Sandy Wilmer
Stress makes us feel isolated. We are adding self-isolation and social distancing to that stress which means social connection is more important than ever. Be deliberate about it. Schedule virtual coffee with coworkers and friends. Check in with your parents and your kids and siblings. Have some ideas that may help others? Let us know.
Chunking work into shorter complete cycles by scheduling a pause gives us a chance to reflect on the completed work and decide on the next step. The added benefit of many completes within the scope of a project allows for improvements to take place. Learn More You can learn more about this by reading Chapter...
Use Better Questions to Get Better Answers When asked “why” we have done something a certain way or “why” we have said what we said, we may not have an immediate answer. We can feel threatened and become defensive. Instead, invite thinking by using “what” or “how” to ask questions.
Today, I’m at my favorite local grocery store and they’ve just finished a complete remodel. It has been a confusing and frustrating process for me, because I used to know where everything was – now I don’t. The thing is, the employees here have been wonderful about recognizing that frustration that their customers are having...
Recently, a friend of mine was complaining about a project that she was working on. I thought to myself, “Hmm. Maybe you should have thought about that before you took on this project.” Luckily, those words didn’t come out of my mouth. They were true, but useless. How many times have you heard similar statements,...