Mirrors or Windows?
Are you surrounding yourself with people who are like mirrors or like windows? Mirrors reflect your image back to you, right? So, these are the people who show you and tell you what you want to see and hear. They reinforce your opinions and beliefs, but fail to reveal...
To be civilized.
Years ago, the anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. What do you think? Was it the emergence of hunting tools and cooking utensils? Or perhaps, indications of spiritual or religious...
Live with intention.
What does it mean, to live with intention? Are you purposeful with your time and resources? If you recognize them as finite, non-replenishable resources... as finite as the cash in your wallet... would you make different investment choices? When you live with...
On Social Legacy – in the workplace.
What's the legacy you're leaving behind in your workplace? Everyone's remembered for something... so, what's your thing? If you're not sure, or would like to build something intentional, here are a few ideas. https://youtu.be/G8m1P71MpuE #1mininspiration #sociallegacy...
Ask the Second Question.
Q1: "How's your day going?" A: "Great!" Q2. "Good to hear! Why was it great?" Asking the second question can help us turn a social ritual into an opportunity for self-reflection. And if we uncover the answer to what makes a day great, maybe we can architect more of...
Stop Reloading and Start Listening.
My friend, Kitti, recently wrote this amazing, reflective article about the art of listening. She referred to herself as a "recovering non-listener"... can anyone relate to that? Do you listen or do you reload? Here's an easy diagnostic: If someone is sharing...
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